Even
before the Rady family’s $60 million donation to the hospital and its name
change to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, the Radys have kept the cause of children’s healthcare close to their heart.
The
hospital is an important institution in California, heralded as the state’s
largest children’s hospital. The pediatric care facility holds 449 beds
and provides the largest source of comprehensive pediatric medical services in
at least three counties.
It is the only hospital in San Diego dedicated to
pediatric healthcare and is the area’s only designated pediatric trauma center.
The hospital is multi-awarded and its various departments have been recognized
in their respective concentrations as among the best in the country.
The
$60 million from the Radys served to provide improvements and necessities, boost morale, and spur momentum. However, considering the needs of the
hospital about the work it does and the services it offers, it is
ideal to have a constant flow of funds to support its programs.
Various
fundraising activities and investment ventures are regularly undertaken for this
purpose. Harry Rady and his family have contributed in many ways
not limited to financing.
There
have been many exciting fundraising events including the annual Celebration of
Champions, specifically intended for the participation and support of Rady
Children’s cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The annual Charity Ball has contributed over $10 million to support the
hospital’s different departments and programs.
The efforts of golf tournaments, all-star baseball games, walks, luncheons, and banquets… the efforts are certainly tireless with volunteers recognizing the difference they are making. Recently,
there was a sensation generated by the donation of rare coins worth over $1,700
from a regular but anonymous donor at the Kids NewsDay. The mystery donor is
known for dropping off generous but unusual donations before disappearing in his truck.
Financial
need is ever present at the hospital. Still, thanks to the people involved, Rady
Children’s Hospital-San Diego’s financial profile is manifesting strength with
strategic growth initiatives and efficient expense management in place. It will
happily continue to do good for many more generations to come.
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