la rabida children's hospital

La Rabida receives support from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust

Friday April 16th, 2010

Donating to La Rabida is part of CVS Caremark Charitable Trust’s $6.3 million in grant supporting causes including children with disabilities and those who are uninsured.

La Rabida has received a $30,000 grant from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, the private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation.

Premier Kids is a medical home program for children birth to age 6 with special needs.  It provides primary care services for children with medically complex conditions and/or developmental delays.  Serving as a home away from home for both child and family, this program provides family centered, comprehensive, holistic, coordinated, team driven, and culturally sensitive care to children and their families.  Eligible program participants include --  but is not limited to --  children born prematurely, involved in the state Early Intervention System or who have received a diagnosis that may challenge physical, motor, cognitive, and nutritional development plus emotional and social growth.

“The commitment of the staff to the kids makes them feel they are a part of the La Rabida family.  That’s what makes the hospital a very special place,’’ said La Rabida Board Trustee, Drew Horowitz, Executive Vice President, Bonneville International Corporation.

“In today’s challenging economy, it’s more important than ever to support organizations that can have a positive impact on children with disabilities,” said Eileen Howard Dunn, Vice President, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust.  “We’re proud to support the work of La Rabida Children’s Hospital and the wonderful services provided by their Premier Kids program and we wish them continued success in 2010.”

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust’s grant to La Rabida is part of $6.3 million in grants given to nonprofit organizations across the country.  A number of these grants align with CVS Caremark All Kids Can, the company’s signature philanthropic program focused on supporting children with disabilities by raising awareness about inclusion, creating greater opportunities for physical activity and play, and providing access to medical rehabilitation and related services.

Other CVS Caremark Charitable Trust grants provide support for medical services for the uninsured, grants to pharmacy schools, scholarships for the children of CVS Caremark colleagues and funding for community organizations for which CVS Caremark colleagues act as volunteers.



About the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Inc. is a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:  CVS), the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States and the market leader in mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and retail clinics.  The mission of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust is to provide funding for programs serving children with disabilities as well as nonprofits that provide health care services to the uninsured and medically at-risk populations. 

Learn more about the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust annual call for applications at by clicking here.  General information about CVS Caremark is available through the company’s website.