Laila’s Gift helps kids celebrate milestones and birthdays with handmade cards [Video]

It takes a village to raise a child, and that’s evident by the village of support Laila’s Gift is creating. Laila’s Gift is a non-profit dedicating to supporting, advocating, and celebrating children with special needs and their families. The organization holds community events, milestone and birthday parties, and acts as a resource in the community.

Recently, they’ve partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland (RMHC Maryland) and JMS Celebree School to help spread joy to even more kids. Children and their families come to RMHC Maryland from all over the world to stay while they receive treatment in the state. At check-in, each child is given a $2 bill to remind them of how special and unique they are. During their stay, patients are encouraged to ring the “Good News Bell” each time they have happiness to celebrate.

When the bell, rings, RMH staff and volunteers pour out into the …