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Since then, she has helped raise more than $4 million through KOST 103.5’s annual Giving Tuesday broadcast.
“Today Lucy is totally fine and everyone we encountered during our time at CHLA was absolutely amazing,” Rodriguez said. He said the money would help the hospital stay at the forefront of paediatric medicine and accelerate scientific discoveries. “Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our supporters, CHLA will continue to be at the forefront of paediatric medicine, accelerate scientific discoveries and ensure children have access to world-class care for generations to come. ” The event also recognised the campaign’s longtime supporters: radio personality and host Ellen K, and Kourtney and Justin Turner. “As a forever-grateful mom and as a member of the Board of Trustees, I will continue showing up for CHLA in every way I can,” she said.
The fundraising campaign was held at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE, bringing together philanthropists, community leaders, celebrities, patients and supporters to celebrate the historic achievement. Gina Rodriguez, the Golden Globe-winning actress who hosted the evening, opened the event by talking about her own experience. Her daughter, Lucy, was treated at the hospital’s Neurological Institute. “I’m thrilled to show my appreciation by welcoming you here tonight to honour the amazing supporters of the hospital and enjoy some outstanding entertainment. Nikki DeLoach and Jeffrey Worthe co-chaired the campaign. Both have long served the hospital. The honorary campaign chairs include Jimmy Kimmel, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chuck Lorre and Jamie Lee Curtis. Paul S. Viviano, the hospital’s president and chief executive, credited thousands of donors, corporate partners, foundations, families and staff members. They were honoured with The Courage to Care Award. Ellen K’s ties to the hospital began when her son, Calvin, received emergency care after a serious injury.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has raised a record $1.35 billion through its 125th Anniversary Campaign, with the support of thousands of donors, including honorary campaign chairs Jimmy Kimmel , Jamie Lee Curtis , Sugar Ray Leonard and Chuck Lorre. In 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles opened in a small house dedicated to children, and its first year brought 14 patients. Today, the hospital oversees more than 750,000 patient visits a year, drawing families from across the United States and more than 90 countries. In 1930, its physicians performed the first paediatric heart surgery on the West Coast. In 1978, it built a comprehensive paediatric cancer programme, and it now runs one of the first and largest CAR T-cell therapy programmes in the country. By 1993, it had joined early gene therapy research for a rare inherited immune disorder.
Viviano, the hospital’s president and CEO, puts it simply: the team has “continually pushed the boundaries of care”. This is the largest fundraising effort in CHLA’s history. The funds will help advance paediatric care, medical research and education for children and families. One physician led the work and travelled on horseback to reach young patients across the region. The change came in steps. Its training programmes for paediatricians, nurses and researchers are among the largest in the country. Paul S.
