Friends and Family,

This year, the CHOC Walk has even more meaning to our Team. For 24 years, we have walked as Team Matthew in honor of Matthew Nagel, who spent his short life receiving care at CHOC. CHOC was more than a hospital to the Nagel family — it was a place filled with compassion, hope, and extraordinary people who loved and cared for Matthew every step of the way. Now, CHOC has become a part of our story once again through Matthew’s nephew, Krew, who was born with spina bifida and anorectal malformation. Krew spent his first 25 days at CHOC, has had two hospital admissions since, and still has at least one more surgery ahead of him. Through every challenge, CHOC has continued to surround his family with incredible care, support, and love.

Matthew is forever our angel, and Krew is forever our miracle. 
We are so grateful for everything CHOC has done for both of them, and participating in the CHOC Walk is one small way we can give back and help support other families walking similar journeys.
If you would like to support us, we would be honored to have you join Matthew’s Krew for this year’s walk or make a donation in support of our team. Every contribution — whether through walking beside us or donating — means so much. 

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.