How Can You Make A Lasting Difference?
This year, I invite you to help us take this life-changing mission even further by becoming a part of our new Celebrators program, a recurring giving program designed to provide sustained support to the families who need us most.
Here’s how your monthly gift can make a lasting difference:
- $25 per month delivers a personalized “Celebration in a Box” to one child, ensuring their special moments are recognized.
- $50 per month provides art therapy sessions to siblings of children with special needs, helping them manage their emotions and feel supported.
- $100 per month funds our signature Sunflower Festival, promoting inclusivity and combating bullying in local communities.
- $200 per month supports the production of podcast episodes that offer critical resources and encouragement to caregivers facing unique challenges.
Dear Valued Supporter,
As we come to the close of another remarkable year at Laila’s Gift, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve taken together.
In just three years, with your generous support, we’ve been able to provide hope, joy, and celebration to over 1,000 families navigating the challenges of raising a child with special needs and disabilities. This impact is only possible because of you.
Now, as we look ahead to 2025, I’m thrilled to share exciting news: Laila’s Gift is going national.
We will be expanding our programs beyond our local roots to touch the lives of families across the country, and we need your help to make this dream a reality.
Children with special needs and disabilities, along with their families, face unique and often overwhelming challenges—emotionally, financially, and socially. Whether they are dealing with medical complexities, balancing caregiving responsibilities, or facing societal stigma, these families deserve recognition and support. That’s where Laila’s Gift steps in, offering personalized celebrations, vital resources, and inclusive events that remind these children and their families that they are never alone.
Every Gift – No Matter The Size
Every gift—no matter the size—creates a ripple of positive change in the lives of these children and families. With your support, we can continue to provide joy, community, and inclusivity at a time when it’s needed most.
As we prepare for this exciting expansion, I ask you to consider making a special year-end contribution to Laila’s Gift or, even better, joining our growing family of Celebrators. Your recurring monthly donation will help ensure that every family we reach—both locally and across the country—feels cherished, supported, and empowered.
Together, we can build a future where no child with special needs goes without celebration, and no family feels unsupported.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your continued generosity and belief in the work we do. You are truly making a difference.
With gratitude,
Shari Bailey
Executive Director, Laila’s Gift
Join Our Celebrators Program
Join our Celebrators program today and make an even bigger impact in 2025!
Your monthly gift will help us reach more families, one celebration at a time.
The Need
Why Laila’s Gift? Why Now?
Children with special needs and disabilities, along with their families, face unique and often overwhelming challenges—emotionally, financially, and socially. While families navigate medical complexities, caregiving responsibilities, and societal stigma, Laila’s Gift is here to provide support, celebrate milestones, and foster inclusivity.
Did you know?
- More than 13 million children in the U.S. live with special needs or disabilities.
- 80% of caregivers report feeling emotionally drained and unsupported.
- Siblings of children with disabilities can experience emotional stress and isolation.
These families deserve to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. With your help, we can make that happen.
Why Monthly Giving?
Your Monthly Gift Makes a Lasting Difference
By becoming a Celebrator, you help us create sustainable, long-term impact for children with special needs and their families. Your recurring gift allows us to:
- Celebrate birthdays and milestones year-round, making sure no child is left out.
- Support siblings through therapeutic art workshops.
- Provide continuous support to caregivers, ensuring they never feel alone.
- Plan and expand our services to reach more children and families.
Your generosity goes far beyond a one-time donation. With your steady support, we can bring more joy, more resources, and more hope to these incredible families, month after month.
Our Programs
What We Do: Bringing Joy, Support, and Inclusion
At Laila’s Gift, we believe that every child with special needs deserves to feel cherished, and that every family deserves to know they are not alone. Our five core programs address the diverse needs of the children and families we serve:
Celebrating Milestones
The Sunflower Field of Celebrations™ – We make sure every child’s special moments are celebrated, with a personalized “Celebration in a Box” delivered right to their door.
Encouraging Caregivers
Caregiving Unboxed™ Podcast and the Mind Shape™ program work hand in hand to unbox the world of caregiving and strengthen the mental wellness of family caregivers.
Supporting Siblings Initiative
Through art therapy and creative expression, we nurture the siblings of children with disabilities, building resilience and community.
Blooming Inclusiveness™
We promote inclusivity and stand up to bullying through our sunflower-themed events, culminating in the annual Sunflower Festival—a vibrant celebration of diversity.
Navigating Adversity
This program offers essential resources and emotional support to families facing the challenges of raising a child with special needs.
How Your Donation Helps
Where Your Donations Go
Here’s how your monthly gift will directly benefit the families we serve:
$20 / Month
Delivers a “Celebration in a Box” to one child, ensuring their special moments are recognized.
$50 / Month
Provides a sibling with art therapy sessions to support their emotional well-being.
$100 / Month
Supports our Sunflower Festival, promoting inclusivity and combating bullying in local communities.
$250 / Month
Funds podcast episodes that provide critical resources for caregivers facing unique challenges.
Every contribution, no matter the size, creates a ripple of positive change. Together, we can ensure that children with special needs and their families feel cherished and supported every day.
Become a Celebrator
Join Our Circle of Celebrators Today!
When you become a Celebrator, you join a community of caring individuals committed to making the world a better place for children with special needs and their families. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive:
- A special welcome gift to show our gratitude.
- Quarterly updates on the direct impact your donations are making.
- Invitations to special sunflower-themed events, including our annual Sunflower Festival.
- Exclusive content and stories from families whose lives you’ve changed.
Your monthly gift brings more than support—it brings celebration, joy, and hope.
Celebrate with Us Every Month
Your ongoing support can change a life. Join us today and help spread sunshine to families who need it most.