Light the Way

for kids in the hospital this holiday season

This holiday season, your kindness can be the light that helps children and families bravely facing illness or injury through their hardest days.

Light the Way is an invitation for our community to come together for Rady Children’s patients at this special time of year. It is also a celebration of the joy and hope felt by every child when the love and support of their community shines.

Every generous gift, no matter the amount, helps create a brighter future for a child on their journey to healing.

Help us reach our goal

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Top Individuals

Alex Loker

$100.00

Saint John School Encinitas

$70.00

Leanne Kellett

$50.00

Carly Mitchell

$35.00

Patsy Morley

$20.00

Ashley Toolan

$10.00

Stephanie Kanaski

$10.00

Elise Frias

$10.00

Jean Ford Keane

$10.00

Steve Jennings

$0.00

Top Teams

Team Bernardy

$50.00

CYCLEBAR Carmel Valley's Toy Drive

$5.00

Abbott's Toy Drive

$0.00

Wonderkids's Toy Drive

$0.00

Ringers Roller Rink Toy Drive

$0.00

GABRIELA'S GIFT

$0.00

Rady Social Work

$0.00

Top Company Teams

Corp Comm Aux Rox

$155.00

Alexa's PLAYC Murrieta

$120.00

Stewardship Squad for Toy Fund

$100.00

Jean Ford Keane & Friends

$10.00

Cathedral Night at Rady Children’s Ice Rink

$10.00

Rady Children's Palliative Care

$0.00

Rady Children's Behavioral Health

$0.00

Rady Children's Center for Gender-Affirming Care

$0.00

Dr. Paul Grossfeld Heart Research Fund

$0.00

Rady Children's Ice Rink

$0.00

Top Companies

Rady Children's Hospital

$385.00

Rady Children’s Ice Rink

$10.00

Illumina

$0.00

Emerald Textiles

$0.00

Microsoft

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AMN Healthcare

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Stepstone

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San Diego Gulls

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Cigna Healthcare

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Sempra

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Why Light the Way?

The holidays bring with them a sense of wonder and possibility, joy and celebration. For kids at Rady Children’s, they also require courage and strength. Your donation helps us create an environment where children can focus on healing and families can feel supported as they receive the care, comfort and resources they need to keep their dreams alive.

Join us to show young patients they’re not alone this holiday season.

Ways to Light the Way

Register to fundraise

Raise money with your family or group to Light the Way for every child who dreams of getting better.

Donate

Create moments that matter with a donation to help fund holiday events, decorations and experiences for patients, as well as supporting Rady Children’s greatest needs.

Join Us

Head to any of our community holiday events, like the beloved Rady Children’s Ice Rink, to show your support. Check out the timeline below for details.

Timeline

Today: Light the Way fundraising campaign begins—start a new team, join a team or register as an individual to start fundraising and inspire your community!

November 21: Rady Children’s Ice Rink opens

November 27: Liberty Station Tree Lighting at Rady Children's Ice Rink

Dec. 11-12: Tune in to iHeart Rady Children’s Giveathon

December 26: Menorah Lighting at Rady Children's Ice Rink

January 5: Rady Children’s Ice Rink closes

January 31: Light the Way fundraising campaign ends

Seasonal activities enjoyed by patients and families include a holiday book and toy store, Santa toy event and dazzling parade of lights hosted by local first responders and community organizations. Due to infection prevention standards, these events are limited to patient families.