Grant Recipients

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Nick's Picks is a 501c3 charity established by liver transplant recipient and Del Mar resident Nick Wallace in 2012. This program exists to support hospitalized children with serious, chronic illnesses. The charity's focus is to provide backpacks loaded with games, toys and comfort items to children hospitalized and often living in isolation to raise their spirits and keep them engaged though play. Through their efforts, they also hope to offer a sense of comfort and support to these children and their families. In San Diego, Nick's Picks delivers backpacks to Rady Children's Hospital and the San Diego Ronald McDonald house. Thanks to the support of their donors, sponsors and supporters, they now deliver backpacks to 17 hospitals and facilities throughout the country. Nick's Picks is making a difference in the lives of these children facing serious illness or a transplant as these backpacks bring hope and joy to these young patients.