Children's Hospital Visit and Donation Presentation
On Friday, January 12th, team members from 1st Nor Cal Credit Union and KOIT 96.5 were invited on a guided tour of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. This tour offered a unique look into the incredible work that UCSF Benioff is doing and how far it has come since opening over a hundred years ago. We were able to see live updates and construction being done, along with improvements to medical technology and the patient experience. Our guide, Anthony, also walked us through upcoming project plans for expansion and future medical advancements.
One particular element of the tour that we all felt was so inspiring was the hospital's dedication to their patients' emotional well-being. While medical advancements are essential to helping their patients, it is also important to nurture their emotions and overall experience at the hospital. UCSF Benioff has invested in playrooms, schools, child-life specialists, group activities, teen lounges, and events for these young patients during their stay. We were all moved by these thoughtful efforts and the dedication to the children’s emotional well-being.
1st Nor Cal has sponsored the KOIT 96.5 Cares for Kids Radiothon for the past four holiday seasons. We presented our add-on donation of $2,110.00, representing a $0.10 donation for each 1st Nor Cal member VISA transaction made last November. We were so grateful to be able to see how our partnership with KOIT helps the hospital evolve and better serve local children and families. Thank you to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland, for this insightful experience!