February 20 , 2016
Dear Friends and Attendees of the 107 th Anniversary Charity Ball : We are so pleased to be taking part in the 107 th Anniversary Charity Ball . Your Heart of Gold truly shines , especially on this evening each year . It takes a Heart of Gold to help children in need , especially those who come to Rady Children ’ s seeking mental and behavioral healthcare . Rady Children ’ s is currently licensed to pilot the Crisis Stabilization Unit ( CSU ) to provide emergency mental healthcare to patients who arrive at Rady Children ’ s Sam S . and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center . This recovery-focused program is a safe space where youth in crisis can be assessed for therapy services , medication evaluation and management , or hospitalization if necessary . We are hopeful that when the pilot ends , the CSU will be able to expand care to accommodate patients from all area hospitals . At that time it is expected that the CSU ’ s capacity will substantially increase , necessitating additional clinic space , patient comfort items , de-escalation tools and staff support . You presence here tonight is helping us to make the expansion a reality , and to create a safe space for the children who need our care . Throughout this enchanted evening , we hope that you take a moment to think of all the families that will benefit from your generosity , and the futures you are helping to make brighter .
Thank you !
Stephen L . Jennings Senior Vice President and Executive Director Rady Children ’ s Hospital Foundation
Paul J . Hering Chairman , Board of Trustees Rady Children ’ s Hospital Foundation