R Baby Heroes
Every year and every day, incredible people step forward to bring R Baby’s mission to life. From medical professionals who go the extra mile to our generous donors and tireless organizers — we salute all the heroes who help us save babies’ lives.
2023 R Baby Hero: Dr. Richard Flyer
Community-based General Pediatrician and Child Advocate
Dr. Flyer led a coalition of medical professionals, child advocates and parent groups that resulted in the passage of the nation’s first Emergency Medical Services for Children Law, in New Jersey.
Meet Richard
“Dr. Flyer’s passion is an inspiration to R Baby, and we are grateful for his tireless work to make sure all children receive the best possible care in an emergency. He has spent countless hours collaborating with R Baby in pursuit of the adaptations to our emergency medical services systems that are needed to save the lives of our sickest kids.”
— Phyllis Rabinowitz
2024 R Baby Hero: Dr. Kate Remick
Co-Director of the National Pediatric Readiness Project
R Baby is proud to honor Dr. Kate Remick with the 2024 R Baby Hero Award for her transformative leadership in pediatric emergency care, championing national quality improvement initiatives that ensure every emergency department is prepared to provide life-saving care for children.
Meet Kate
“Together as healthcare leaders, researchers, clinicians, and community partners, we have the power under a unified voice to transform our emergency care systems. On behalf of children and families, we must. Thank you to the R Baby Foundation for forging this path forward. I am honored to receive this award, however I am but one of the many champions who have cultivated and amplified this work over the last several decades.”
— Dr. Kate Remick
