Healthy Kids - Spring 2024

THANKS TO OUR CARING NETWORK!

Teaming Up for San Diego Kids verything we do at Rady Children’s is in support of our mission to provide the very best care to children. This means recruiting the best, investing in technology and ensuring supportive environments for any child who needs our care. None of this is possible without the incredible support of our local community and champions like you. Thanks to your generosity, our end-of-year Light the Way fundraising campaign has surpassed all expectations, raising a remarkable amount that remains right here in San Diego. But transforming pediatric health care takes more than philanthropy alone. It takes a team. E By actively engaging with the community, we can increase awareness of the critical work at Rady Children’s and cultivate partnerships that benefit the San Diego region’s economy. I am proud of our collaborations with prestigious sports teams, championships and tournaments, such as the World Lacrosse Championship with the San Diego Seals and Rady Children’s NCAA Invitational basketball tournament. Sitting on the sidelines at the Rady Children’s Invitational, the first men’s college tournament in San Diego of this caliber, I was humbled watching our patients take to the court, cheered on by fans from 32 states and four countries. I was reminded of the profound impact our Hospital has on the lives of children and families in San Diego and beyond. Collaborations such as these underscore the significant role sports and teamwork play in promoting the well-being of children and communities, spanning from physical to mental health. As we continue to pursue new opportunities with organizations across the region, we remain committed to our single purpose—to provide the best care for the children we serve, today, tomorrow and for years to come. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our mission. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of so many children and their families.

@radyauxilary The Mountain View Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is gearing up for its annual Boot Scootin’ Bunco fundraiser. Find out more about this event and other fun ways to support Rady Children’s on page 13.

@teamrady Members of Team Rady worked up a sweat at a barre class in Carmel Valley. The class also raised $400 for the Hospital.

STEPHEN JENNINGS Chief External Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President Rady Children’s Executive Director Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation

@radychildrens Soccer star Alex Morgan made a special stop to inspire patients at Rady Children’s. Her Alex Morgan Foundation has partnered with the Hospital to help make a difference for San Diego kids.

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