When is National Gift Of The Ladybug Day?

Saturday January 28th

On January 28th, the National Gift of the Ladybug Day honors all children with chronic illnesses. The day is also a chance to raise concerns of childhood illnesses and help the children and families of medical differences.

National Gift of the Ladybug Day - January 28

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 horse is assured by the ladybug who says, "I am a ladybug!" I don't know how to be a horse. I don't know how to be a horse. 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 equivocal representation of a child facing a serious illness. She may be short, but she is just the way she is. The beautiful ladybug captures our imaginations and gives us a reason to celebrate.

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

How to celebrate #giftoftheladybugday on the ladybugday

Give the ladybug the gift of the ladybug. Empower your loved ones exactly as they are.