On Saturday, members of Totally Kids staff were excited to celebrate our CEO and partner-owner, Doug Padgett, at the 9th Annual “Above and Beyond” Awards Gala in Costa Mesa. Every year the Angel Light Academy honors those who give to their communities through their example
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We are thrilled and thankful to once again host the \”One More From the Heart\” Run on Sunday, November 11th, at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. For 28 years this event has been organized with heartfelt compassion by community volunteers who arrive at our facility bearing
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Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is honored to have volunteers offer church services for the residents. Church services are a truly unique experience where the residents have the opportunity to get in touch with their spiritual side. Each service offers residents the opportunity to hear live,
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By Anthony Cadavid This month I was asked to have a talk in my son’s 6th grade class about my job. I happily accepted and went to talk to what turned out to be a group of very smart 11 year olds. As I described
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2017 Annual Christmas Party at Totally Kids. On December 16th, we hosted our Totally Kids Annual Christmas Party for our residents and patients and their loved ones! Many of the staff brought their kids to join in the celebration. It was heartwarming to watch all
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On Sunday, November 12th, the sound of revving motorcycles could be heard at Totally Kids as hundreds of bikers gathered for the 27th Annual “One More from the Heart” Biker Run Throughout the year, different motorcycle clubs fundraised for our residents. They then travel from
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Twice a month, Leslie our hairstylist, comes to Totally Kids to cut our resident’s hair. Each resident can look at themselves before and after their haircut to see the difference it makes in their appearance. After seeing their new look many residents smile while looking
The first meaningful relationship a child forms is with their family. That is why Early Childhood Education and Child Development strongly focuses on engaging families in their child’s development. Families that are involved in their child\’s learning improve their child’s cognition, language, and social-emotional development.
Too often people think there is nothing they can do to improve a situation or make a change. They think that because they are only one person they can’t make a difference. However, it is when many people come together that a lot can be accomplished!
Our recent trip to Disneyland gave our residents a day to enjoy the magic that is most magical place on earth! Being able to take them to Disneyland provided them with an opportunity to grow and develop. Every child\’s experience and reactions are different, but
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Youth Volunteer Program Starting in June, we conducted interviews for the Totally Kids Youth Volunteer Program. Children and teens from the ages of 11- 17 years old have the opportunity to volunteer with our Child Development Department. Our volunteers will work directly with our residents
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This year four lucky patients went on an outing to attend the “Surf Shack” prom at Trinity Church in Redlands. When 2 of our patients found out that prom was coming soon, they asked if the Child Development Department could help them ask two young
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In May of this year the 501st Legion held a Star Wars event for the patients and staff at Totally Kids. 16 volunteers dressed up in full character costumes and joined us for an afternoon full of fun. Patients visited with Star Wars characters such
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The patients and residents of Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital asked for opportunities to worship so we recently introduced a monthly church service in keeping with our family-centered care. Emmaus Redlands, a local congregation, volunteered to bring music, teaching, prayer, and fellowship time to our hospital
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The holidays at Totally Kids were extra special this year. We had several events for the children to enjoy. Throughout the month we had events that included live music from different choirs, face painting, a Christmas puppet show, outdoor car show, outdoor light show, Christmas
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