2008 Annual Report Edition A look at the past. A vision of the future. Our patients really tell our story. Meet children like Ty and Austin inside. Rady Children’s Magazine is published twice a year for the friends of Rady Children’s Chair, Board of Trustees Hospital-San Diego. Its goals are to provide information on past and upcoming events of John G. Davies, Esq. interest, to update readers on significant news, programs and research, and to show how community support and involvement are making a difference in the lives of the children President & Chief Executive Officer Kathleen A. Sellick. and families in our care. We value your comments and suggestions — (858) 966-4955. Chief, Medical Staff Alvin H. Faierman, M.D. Rady Children’s Magazine is published by the Creative Services Department at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, What’s Inside 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123-4282 8 1 Why We Do What We Do… A Message from the 2008 Board Chairs Editorial Board: 3 The Heart of the Hospital A Message from the CEO David B. Gillig, FAHP Senior Vice President & Executive Director, 4 Volunteer Leadership Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation 6 2008 Financial Report Judy Minich 9 The Year in Review Editor 19 Medical Excellence: Autism Sybilla Green Dorros 10 23 Medical Excellence: Dermatology Ben Metcalf 25 Medical Excellence: Heart Institute Judy Minich 27 Medical Excellence: Hematology/Oncology Lisa Petrillo Joyce Prichett 29 Medical Excellence: Orthopedics Diane Yohe 32 Better Care Through Research Writers 34 Looking Ahead Susan Bailey Creative Services Team Leader 37 INSERT Rady Children’s Directory of Care and Services Mike Carnevale Designer PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM David Hebble 35 Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation: Financial Overview Bob Ross Photographers 36 Reaching New Heights 39 Children’s Circle of Care 42 Rady Children’s Legacy Circle Visit our website at: www.rchsd.org 44 45 Corporate Support 46 Community Involvement 47 Rady Children’s Miracle Makers 51 Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary 2008 Annual Report Edition A look at the past. A vision of the future. 52 Charity Ball 53 Volunteer Services Our patients really tell our story. Meet children like 55 Our Most Generous Donors Ty and Austin inside. 69 Calendar of Events 58 Throughout this Annual Report, look for the Did You Know? symbol. It offers a quick look On the cover: Ty Tuminello was treated at Rady Children’s for a rare genetic at some of our most noteworthy achievements disorder. Learn more about Ty’s and year-end facts. recovery on page 44. Why We Do What We Do A Message from the 2008 Board Chairs his Annual Report does what an Annual Report should do: It reports on our 2008 fiscal year (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008). It was, in Tfact, an amazing year for Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Rady Children’s achieved its best operating performance ever in fiscal year 2008. We have come into these challenging economic times with a strong financial foundation and solid plans for growth. Throughout these pages, you’ll review our fiscal performance (pages 6-7), see highlights from throughout the year (pages 9-17), and celebrate the power of philanthropy and volunteerism on nearly every page. You’ll also get an insider’s glimpse of our new Patient Care Pavilion in progress (pages 36-37). But we know that our accountability extends beyond our responsibility to report to our donors and our community. Our real accountability is to the children and families who come to us every day for care. That’s why the faces of these children really take center stage in this report. We hope that the facts will inform you. We know that the patient stories will inspire you. Thank you for all you do. John G. Davies, Esq. James F. Vargas Chair Chair Rady Children’s Hospital and Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation Health Center Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego OURMISSION To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy. OURVISION We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy. Rady Children’s Magazine 1 In his nearly three-year battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 12-year-old Austin Gatus has dealt with chemotherapy and severe complications. He has had seven surgeries and spent months at a time in a hospital bed at Rady Children’s. He still has a long road ahead of him, including another year of chemotherapy, but his life should be relatively normal when his treatment ends. Austin touches the hearts of everyone he meets, even performing with Kenny G at the Children’s Circle of Care and Miracle Makers Fall Receptions. Hi Everyone, October 8, 2008 Rady Children's has truly been the core of Austin's care. We are forever grateful to all the doctors and staff for being there for Austin's needs and giving him the best possible chances of beating his life-threatening illness. As you know, it has been our second home with Austin living there for many months and continually still being in and out of the hospital. I will never forget the Hospital's quick thinking and dedication when Austin was in critical condition in ICU in June 2006 and the unexpected major surgeries that followed, as well. Rady Children's dedicated doctors and staff and the SD Blood Bank donors saved his life numerous times. Thankfully, Austin is doing so much better… As you all know, we still ride the roller coaster, but, thankfully, the bumps have been more tolerable. Austin still has under a year to go of treatment left. He has been taking continual oral chemo daily, tons of meds and monthly chemo injections since April 2006 (so when he is done it will be 3 1/2 years of treatment for leukemia). Thank you everyone for all your continued prayers for Austin and for all your consideration and support for our family. We truly appreciate all your thoughtfulness and love. Hugs, Smiles and "Godwinks" to all, Eva (Austin’s mom) 2 Rady Children’s Magazine The Heart of the Hospital A Message from the CEO Just a few months ago, I met a young man – and I heard him tell his story – and I saw that he forever changed the people he met. Pretty impressive for a 12-year-old! When Austin Gatus and his family share their story (see page 2), people truly understand that Rady Children’s commitment to research, treatment and care has a real impact on the lives of children: Real lives of real kids who will grow up to make a difference in this world. I believe that his optimism and courage epitomize everything that is important to us to achieve as an institution. We must expand, as to never turn a child away because of lack of space. We must commit to research so every child has access to the latest and most effective treatments. We offer comprehensive medical and family care to all who come to us; this is our covenant with our community. This is our promise to you. Children like Austin – in fact, EVERY child who needs us – are at the heart of our Hospital. Your support keeps that heartbeat strong. Thank you for continued compassion and generosity. With Warm Regards, Kathleen A. Sellick President and Chief Executive Officer During fiscal year 2008, Rady Children’s treated 14,354 children as inpatients and recorded 215,542 visits to our outpatient and specialty clinics. Rady Children’s Magazine 3 Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Board of Trustees 2008 Trustees 2008 Ex-Officio with Vote Anthony E. Magit, M.D. Chief of Staff Elect John G. Davies, Esq. (Chair) David A. Brenner, M.D. Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Attorney Vice Chancellor and Dean, School of Medicine Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory University of California, San Diego Margareta E. Norton Sr. Vice President and COO Kurt Benirschke, M.D. Alvin H. Faierman, M.D. Rady Children’s Hospital Professor Emeritus of Pathology & Chief of Staff and Health Center Reproductive Medicine Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego University of California, San Diego Marye Anne Fox, Ph.D. Marjorie Peck, R.N., Ph.D. Designated Nurse Executive Penny A. Dokmo (Vice Chair) Chancellor Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Civic Leader University of California, San Diego Cathy C. Polk John M. Gilchrist, Jr. William H. Gurtner Civic Leader Partner Vice President- Clinical Services Department The Corti Gilchrist Partnership University of California Kathleen A. Sellick President & CEO David F. Hale Gail R. Knight, M.D. Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center Chairman Medical Staff Member-at-Large Hale BioPharma Ventures, LLC Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Lucy L. Killea, Ph.D. James F. Vargas Civic Leader (2008 Chair, Rady Children’s Hospital 2008 Officers Foundation) John G. Davies, Esq., Chair Catherine J. Mackey, Ph.D. Vice President, Chief Human Sr. Vice President Resources Officer Penny A. Dokmo, Vice Chair Pfizer Global Research & Development Copley Newspapers, Inc Kathleen A. Sellick, President & CEO (PGRD) Margareta E. Norton, Sr. Vice President & Harry M. Rady 2008 Ex-Officio (Non-voting) Secretary CEO Gabriel G. Haddad, M.D. Roger G. Roux, Treasurer, Sr. Vice President Rady Asset Management Physician-in-Chief & CFO Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Theodore D. Roth Chair, Department of Pediatrics David B. Gillig, Sr. Vice President & Executive Managing Director University of California, San Diego Director, Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation Roth Capital Partners Irvin A.