What is National Gift Of The Ladybug Day?

All children with critical illnesses are eligible for National Gift of the Ladybug Day, January 28th, honors all children with significant illnesses. The day is also a chance to raise concerns of childhood illnesses and help the children and families with medical difficulties.

Carole Mac's book The Gift of the Ladybug follows a family of horses who discover their child is a ladybug and will not live long. "I am a ladybug," the ladybug assures the horses by saying, "I am a ladybug!" I don't know how to be a horse, but I don't know how to be one. I only know how to be a ladybug." Hundreds of families every day receive a diagnosis that puts their child's life in jeopardy. The ladybug is the most recognizable representation of a child facing a serious illness. Her life may be short, but she's just the way she is. The beautiful ladybug captures our imaginations and gives us a reason to celebrate.

The Ladybug Day is the first of a movement that encourages parents to love their children exactly as they are. Join the movement and accept being exactly as you are.