We are so excited that our family is participating in the CHOC Walk in the Park on August 3rd, a fundraiser for CHOC Hospital (Children’s Hospital of Orange County)—a place that has become like a second home to us.

Our son, Jude, has been a patient at CHOC since birth. Over the years, he has received care from an incredible team of specialists in colorectal, rheumatology, GI, nephrology, urology, neurosurgery, and more. He’s had over seven surgeries in his first 5 years of life, and through it all, CHOC has been a pillar of compassionate, expert care—not just for him, but for our whole family.

Before CHOC’s colorectal team was available, we had to fly to Colorado to get him the care he needed. Now, thanks to CHOC, we have support and care just miles from home. We are walking with team Mighty Movements, alongside the amazing colorectal team who has made such a difference in our lives.

We would be incredibly grateful for your support in helping us reach our fundraising goal. Each walker is asked to raise a minimum of $125, and any amount above that helps families like ours access more services, more hope, and more healing.

And yes—there are some fun perks, too. Depending on the amount raised, our family could qualify for a CHOC Walk day at Disneyland, which would be such a joyful reward after everything Jude has been through.

If you’re able to donate, even a small amount, it truly makes a difference. Here is the links to our fundraising pages:

👉 To Jude: https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/8461314/Jude-DiBernardo

👉 To Adelaide: https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/8461311/Adelaide-DiBernardo

👉 To Tony: https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/8461313/Anthony-DiBernardo

If you are not able to support us financially, there are a few other ways you can support our family:

💛 Pray for our family and families like ours who are currently being cared for by CHOC

💛 Walk virtually by registering with SAVARR and tracking your workouts or steps with your smartwatch. Make sure to sign up under Mighty Movements so your steps count on our page.

💛 Help us spread the word—share our story via this letter and help raise as much support for CHOC as possible!

Thank you so much for considering a gift to support CHOC and the children they care for every day—including ours.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The DiBernardo’s 

Tony, Jenna, Jude, Adelaide, Oliver and Bethany ❤️