Play A Million Dreams

For Every Dream They Dare to Dream

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Kids.

They see the world not as it is.

...but as it could be

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To them, it's

unfinished,

unsolved,

waiting.

They dare to believe it could be something better.

And we make that belief our responsibility

We meet them with

Science
Grit
Care

that never clocks out

We challenge
what's been accepted

We question
what's been tried

Because behind every advance is a team that refused to let go.

And behind every chart…

…is a child…

…reaching for more.

So, we’re not here to manage comfort alone.

We're here to build what children fight for and believe in.

Real Kids. Real Dreams.

From returning to the classroom, to stepping back onto the field, to finding their rhythm onstage and beyond, our patients’ victories are real, personal and hard-won.
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Trent: Building what comes next

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Zoe: Moving forward toward the future she was building

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Guada: Moving with strength and confidence

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Axel: Staying in the game and getting stronger

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Rowin: Getting back to the days that feel like childhood

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Aaliyah: Free to sing, play and dream

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Emery: Finding her spotlight

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Leon: Returning home with his future ahead

Collecting a Million Dreams

We invite you to share your dream, or your child’s dream, and the hope that inspires you and the future you imagine. Whether it’s big or small, each dream reflects possibility, healing and what every child deserves.
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Services and Programs

Care that meets their belief.

Our services and programs bring together prevention, specialty care, mental health and research — so children can heal, grow and pursue what matters most to them.
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Wellness and Primary Care

Through more than 70 locations across Southern California, we partner with caregivers to support children’s health at every stage — focusing on prevention, connection and long-term wellbeing.

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Specialty Services

When illness or injury strikes, families need both answers and reassurance. Our world-class pediatric specialists deliver advanced treatments and innovative care in environments designed entirely for kids.

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Mental Health

Mental health is just as important as physical health. We provide evidence-based treatment and expanded access to care. We are committed to ending stigma — so children and teens can heal and thrive.

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Research

We accelerate research and innovation that leads to new treatments and cures to advance pediatric care and create better outcomes for children.

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Take Action

They believe in what is possible. We meet that belief with action.

Everyone has a role to play in helping children pursue their dreams. Find yours.

PARENTS

Protecting Dreams
Build your parenting toolkit with trusted guidance, resources and insights from Rady Children’s Health clinicians – designed to help you navigate milestones, challenges and everything in between.

Donors

Investing in Dreams
Fuel the work behind new treatments, expanded access and better outcomes for children. Your generosity helps turn what’s possible into advanced care for kids.

Physicians

Preserving Dreams
Advance pediatric care alongside leaders in research and innovation. Discover opportunities to collaborate, grow and apply your expertise where it can make the greatest impact — on children’s lives and their hopes for the future.

Future Employees

Defending Dreams
Join a team driven by purpose and possibility. Together, we show up for children and families every day, combining compassion, expertise and determination to help kids achieve their boldest dreams.
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Aaliyah: Free to sing, play and dream

After an asthma diagnosis connected Aaliyah and her family to care through CHOC, now Rady Children’s Health in Orange County, the support they received changed what felt possible. With education, advanced treatment, and tools that fit everyday life, Aaliyah learned how to manage her asthma instead of being limited by it. Today, she’s singing, playing sports, and keeping up with friends—focused less on breathing and more on where she wants to go next.
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Emery: Finding her spotlight

Emery has never let her cerebral palsy define what she can do. With comprehensive care at Rady Children’s Health in San Diego — including therapy and orthopedic surgery — she’s gained strength and confidence both on and off the stage. Today, Emery performs in musical theater, appears in film and continues to pursue acting and advocacy, showing what’s possible when expert care and determination help a child shine.
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Leon: Returning home with his future ahead

Diagnosed with leukemia at 14 in his hometown of Saipan, Leon and his father traveled far from home to Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego so he could receive the specialized care he needed. With expert treatment at the Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, Leon faced each step with resilience. Now 16 and cancer‑free, he’s heading home stronger—ready to step back into life and begin imagining what comes next.
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Rowin: Getting back to the days that feel like childhood

For Rowin, the best days are the ones where he can stay awake through class, keep up with friends and come home with energy to play. When extreme fatigue started to take those moments away, his family searched for answers. With the right diagnosis and care plan, Rowin regained the energy and focus to stay engaged in his day. And when kids can stay present for the moments that matter, they’re free to imagine what tomorrow might bring.
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Axel: Staying in the game and getting stronger

For Axel, being on the field means training, competing and pushing himself alongside teammates. Born with a complex heart condition, that path required careful guidance and long-term support. With expert cardiac care behind him, Axel learned how to stay safe while staying in the game. His journey shows how the right support can help children keep reaching for what excites them, building confidence and resilience along the way.
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Guada: Moving with strength and confidence

Guada has always been drawn to movement — the balance, expression and joy that come from learning how her body moves through space. Born with severe scoliosis, even simple motion was once a challenge. Through highly specialized care and innovative treatment, she gained strength, stability and confidence. Today, she moves more freely ,with the strength and control to express herself.
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Zoe: Moving forward toward the future she was building

College meant independence, friendships and the future Zoe was building for herself. Then a cancer diagnosis at 20 suddenly disrupted those plans. Through care designed for adolescents and young adults, she found support that recognized not just her medical needs, but where she was in life. With treatment and encouragement aligned toward goals, Zoe was able to continue her education and keep moving forward.
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Trent: Building what comes next

Before his diagnosis, Trent was always curious about how things work—taking things apart, asking questions and imagining what he might build one day. Even after a rare brain tumor shifted his focus to treatment and recovery, that curiosity never left him. Through coordinated care across Rady Children’s Health, Trent was able to keep moving forward. Now, he’s back to learning, exploring and dreaming about a future in robotics.
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