An annual giving society for those who champion children’s health.
What is GrandBEARents?
GrandBEARents is a new annual giving society created for grandparents, great-aunts, uncles, and anyone who believes deeply in children’s health and well-being.
Through annual gifts, GrandBEARents members help advance Rady Children’s Health Orange County’s mission to provide world-class care for children and families—today and for generations to come. This program honors the unique role loved ones play in shaping young lives, offering a meaningful way to turn that love into impact.
“Being a GrandBEARent means continuing the legacy of generosity I was raised with and inspiring my children and grandchildren to embrace philanthropy with kindness and compassion. It’s about joining a community dedicated to children’s healing and well-being by helping ensure they receive the care that they deserve today and for many generations to come.”
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– Marilyn
GrandBEARent Ambassador
Why Join GrandBEARents?
When you give through GrandBEARents, you are:
- Supporting lifesaving and life-changing care for children
- Honoring your role in a child’s life—whether as a grandparent, mentor, or advocate
- Becoming part of a caring community united by generosity and compassion
- Creating impact that reaches beyond your family to children across our local community
Make Your Impact
Your generosity helps ensure children receive the care they need, when they need it most.
GrandBEARents Circle of Giving
Your annual gift places you in one of the following giving circles, each representing a deeper level of impact for children and families at Rady Children’s.
| BEARitage Society | |||||
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| Friends & Family | Kindness Cub | Heartfelt Hero | Healing Advocate | Legacy Guardian | |
| Up to $999 | $1,000–$2,499 | $2,500–$4,999 | $5,000–$9,999 | $10,000+ | |
| GranBEARents Signature Decal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital Honor Roll | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exclusive Lapel Pin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Garden of Messages (Personal message in garden) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| KidsArt Notecards (Limited Edition) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Choco Bear | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Hospital Tour | ✔ | ||||
| Appreciation Luncheon | ✔ | ||||
| $25,000 – Choco Bear with customized GrandBEARents T-shirt. | |||||
Honoring Our GrandBEARents
Our digital honor roll celebrates the generous individuals who make this program possible.
Donate now to join the GrandBEARents
Because love for children never stops at one generation.
Kindness Cubs
Heartfelt Heroes
Healing Advocates
Legacy Guardians
Family & Friends
Stories of Impact
- Dylan’s story: A taste of triumph
After struggling to find high quality care for her oral aversion, six-month-old Dylan and her family finally got the support they needed at Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly CHOC. - From heartbreak to healing: Wesley’s journey
When Lauren and Kevin’s three-and-a-half-year-old son, Wesley, broke his femur, they expected a straightforward recovery. But what began as a broken bone quickly turned into something far more serious: a leukemia diagnosis. - From food allergies to helping patients like her: Esabella’s incredible journey
When Esabella Rosselli faced severe allergic reactions, her care team at CHOC—part of Rady Children’s Health—gave her reassuring care that motivated her to give back through creativity and philanthropy.
