Early this year we were blessed with the arrival of our first grandchild; a precious baby girl.

Unfortunately three weeks after her birth she was admitted to CHOC for emergency surgery.   What started as a consultation ended up being three weeks of living in the NICU at CHOC hospital. The specialist found a cyst in her intestines that was preventing her from eating.  Thanks be to God, today she is healing well and flourishing. We owe it all to the amazing doctors and nurses at CHOC.

In appreciation for all they did, our family will be particularly in the 2026 CHOC walk to raise money to help other families in the hospital.  

If you would like to donate to the walk please click the link below.

Every dollar raised from this magical event will support health care programs, education, and research at Rady Children’s Health, formerly CHOC. More than two million children a year depend on Rady's. And our community's generosity is what provides access to the best possible care and services. 

You can help me exceed my fundraising goal for the benefit of the children's health and well-being by:

-Donating now by clicking the "Donate" button above or
-Joining me at this year's event at the Disneyland® Resort by registering here

Many thanks in advance for helping us write a new future for so many children and their families. 

With Gratitude,

Aracely Valenzuela Gonzalez