Growers in the fertile San Joaquin Valley understand there's a time to sow and a time to reap. They know a bountiful harvest depends on more than winter rains and summer sunshine. Every agricultural commodity harvested late in the year represents many months of hard work invested at the start of the growing season.

Our volunteers and Foundation team continue to plant new programs as we begin another "growing season."

Just as the tireless efforts of our Valley's growers bring the promise of a healthy crop, the Foundation's commitment to nurture healthy relationships with donors like you helps seed and grow vital programs at Children's.

We value partnerships we've formed with donors like Norman Jansen, who recently made a "lifetime" contribution to our Childhood Cancer Survivorship Endowment Fund.  Gifts like Norman's benefit patients like Lauren Garrison, the 2013 Kids Day Ambassador. Learn about them both in this month's edition.

We encourage you to continue the long tradition of investing in Children's Hospital. Together we will secure healthier lives for thousands of children.

Sincerely, 

Jim Miller

Vice President Foundation

and Chief Development Officer