December 22, 2025

The Parks Effect: Turning Loss into Legacy

On July 15, 2016, Brock and Katy Heckmann welcomed their son, Parks Dempsey Heckmann, into the world at just 26 weeks. Born prematurely, Parks’ vital organs weren’t fully developed, and after three days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, he developed a severe brain bleed. Despite his…

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October 5, 2025

Light the Way: Holiday Magic at Rady Children’s

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is already aglow with preparations for one of its most beloved traditions—Light the Way. Each year, this heartwarming celebration brings joy, light and a sense of togetherness to patients and families spending the holidays in the Hospital. And…

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December 7, 2022

How Rady Children’s Celebrates the Holidays

The holidays can be tough for hospitalized kids. Rady Children’s goes above and beyond to make the season magical Each year, hundreds of ill or injured children spend the holidays at Rady Children’s. The staff and volunteers at Rady Children’s and their community partners go above and beyond to make sure no one misses out…

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