DEAR FRIENDS OF LA RABIDA Dear Friends, At La Rabida, we share a universal, steadfast belief in possibilities—possibilities for the future of every child and family who comes through the doors of La Rabida, possibilities for innovations in healthcare, and possibilities to grow the family-centered and comprehensive model of care that sets La Rabida apart. By providing high-quality healthcare to children with special needs and chronic conditions, regardless of their family’s ability to pay, we raise the bar in healthcare, and in doing so, we raise possibilities for a lifetime for thousands of bright, young futures year after year. We provide care for children of all ages with a holistic focus that allows for us to meet medical, social and behavioral needs at every stage of childhood. La Rabida provides specialized care for the most vulnerable infants through our neonatal intensive care step-down program, Baby Steps…Because every child deserves the possibility of a healthy start in life. We provide rehabilitation for children who have undergone surgery, survived various forms of trauma or who live with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, so that they can gain confidence and independence…Because every child deserves the possibility of strength for a fulfilling life. Our tutoring program supports our patients and their siblings in their schooling, while our team of devoted social workers, case managers and care coordinators tirelessly support and connect the kids’ parents and caregivers to key resources…Because every child deserves the possibility of an ally in health. We teach our teenagers how to manage their conditions like sickle cell disease or diabetes, so they can lead full, enriching lives…Because every child deserves the possibility of health education and self-advocacy. Supporters like you make this fulfilling and important work possible; with your backing, you have helped La Rabida raise possibilities for a lifetime for countless young people and their families.
Sincerely,
Brenda J. Wolf President and CEO
Fred Berglund Board Chairman