Net Proceeds to Child Life Services at Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego Hello from Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary – North County Unit Thank you for your support of our annual Winter Wonderland event which will be held at the Shadowridge Country Club in Vista, CA Children throughout San Diego County and beyond need your help Our North County Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary has chosen Child Live Services to be the beneficiaries of our fundraising efforts this year. Child life specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego help patients and their families understand and cope with the hospital experience. Based on the child’s individual needs and developmental level, child life specialists can provide: Psychological preparation for surgery, procedures and medical tests. Pre-operative tours and education to help patients and siblings understand and cope with upcoming medical events. Emotional support and coping techniques, such as relaxation, diversion and deep breathing. Medical and therapeutic play to help patients become more familiar with medical equipment and procedures and encourage expression of feelings. Activity Room programming to promote healing, creativity, peer interaction, and independence, all which are all vital to normal growth and development. School visits or consultations to promote classmates’ understanding of illness and healthcare. Resources on child development. MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of children and families served by Rady Children’s Hospital by supporting the Chadwick Center from the convenience of your own home. Your financial support is even tax deductible! Thank you in advance for your support. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is a tax-exempt 501c (3) organization tax ID #33-0170626 Please complete and mail in with your donation or donate on-line. Thank you for your support!!! Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ RCHA Contact: Lucy Johnson, Chairman lucyj46@gmail.com Please make check payable to: RCHA-North County Mail check to: Karry McDannald, 29963 Anthony Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 Donate online: http:// www.rchanorthcounty.org/donations-support TAX ID: 33-0170626 Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by Federal and State regulations. Any goods or services received by you in exchange for this donation are not deductible. Please retain your receipt as documentation and verify the information with your tax advisor.