Infusing the Healing Power of Music into Best-in-Class Pediatric Care
The power of music has the ability to make us feel, connect and heal. Clinical and evidence-based research shows that music interventions can play a pivotal role in the well-being of young patients and their families by helping alleviate pain, manage stress, express feelings, enhance memory, recover physically and experience excitement and joy.
In partnership with Grammy Award-winning San Diego band Switchfoot’s Bro-Am Foundation, Rady Children’s is developing a certified Music Therapy Program and ensuring these proven benefits are available to all who turn to us for vital care in their time of need.
The program is kicking off with the new Music Mondays presented by Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation series. Local musicians and groups are invited to collaborate with us and contribute to elevating this powerful program.
Donate to support Rady Children’s x Switchfoot Bro-Am Music Therapy Program.
How to Get Involved:
Musicians: Volunteer to play on Music Mondays presented by Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation.
- Held first Monday of each month. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. for 11 a.m. to Noon performance.
- Musicians must be over 18 years old.
- Performances are acoustic, no AV or Aux.
- Rady Children’s staff will be in touch prior to performance date.
See our Partnership Impact
Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman’s personal connection to the work of Rady Children’s. Watch Video »
Why Switchfoot is partnering with Rady Children’s to help develop a music therapy program in the West Coast’s largest children’s hospital. Watch Video »
Rady Children’s patient Avila singing with Switchfoot at their 2024 Beach Fest.
Jon Foreman and his daughter Daisy performing at CBS 8 Working Fur Kids Giveathon benefiting Rady Children’s Resident Canine Therapy program.
If you would like to learn about how you can support Rady Children’s, please contact Nancy Reynolds, nreynolds@rchsd.org.
