As avid runners, the Jewells channeled their love for the sport into an annual family tradition named after their daughter who received care at CHOC for her type 1 diabetes—KatrinaKures. More than 15 years later, KatrinaKures surpassed $250,000 for diabetes research at CHOC.
Stories of Giving
Damian’s story | Newborn with rare congenital heart defect beats the odds
Born with ectopia cordis, baby prepares for multiple corrective surgeries by a large team of CHOC experts.
A surprise kindergarten graduation at CHOC
Born with a rare heart defect, patient Ethan missed his kindergarten graduation, so the CHOC team brought the celebration to him. This is part of the CHOC Difference—making meaningful memories and acts of kindness, made possible from donors like you.
The healing power of play for CHOC’s mental health patients
Thanks to the Children’s Hospital Play Grant program from The Toy Foundation and the Children’s Hospital Association, 600 patients received a coping kit when admitted to CHOC’s Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center. With a journal, stuffed animal, model magic clay and other stress-reducing tools in these kits, our mental health patients can relieve their stress and enhance their overall feelings of well-being.
What was ailing 5-year-old Max was a mystery…until he came to CHOC
Fortunately, Max was in CHOC’s expert, caring hands, where we diagnosed him with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—along with providing him and his family with a comprehensive array of supportive services. This and everything we achieve for all our patients and families begins with our community’s support.
Corporate compassion: Uniting for children’s mental health
As the world grapples with the pediatric mental health crisis, these forward-thinking corporations are taking action, and their collective philanthropic efforts illuminate the path toward a brighter and healthier future.
