CHOC’s Wellness on Wheels (WoW) program relies on philanthropic support to bring resources, education and services directly to the community. Our WoW program is working to remove the barriers that prevent underserved families from accessing high-quality pediatric healthcare.
Stories of Giving
Dawn and Ethan’s Story: Heartfelt Support from Costco and CHOC
As one of CHOC’s largest cause marketing partners, Costco Wholesale Corporation’s generosity helps provide critical resources to meet the essential needs of CHOC patients and their families. Their charitable giving is especially meaningful for Dawn, a Costco employee for the last 23 years whose son, Ethan, is a former CHOC heart patient.
The Gift of a Good Night’s Sleep
One of the many ways that CHOC tirelessly works to meets the sleep needs of underserved children in our community is by providing them with high-quality beds. This effort is made possible by Hope to Dream, the philanthropic arm of Ashley Homestore.
Finding Help and Hope Through a Young Cancer Community
In this Q-and-A, Lauren Aslanian, who was diagnosed at age 15 with Stage 3B Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, talks about the support she received from CHOC and the Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (AYA) Child Life Program, which is solely supported through philanthropy.
The Freeman Family: Saying ‘Thank You’ While Helping Others
The Freeman Family is honoring their beloved late son, Kevin, by raising funds for research into medulloblastoma, the disease that he courageously fought. To date, $63,108 has been raised to support this important research and provide new promise for children and young adults with medulloblastoma.
A Bundle of Furry Medicine
Lois is CHOC’s first resident dog. Funded solely through philanthropy, she is a specially trained, helping normalize the hospital experience for our patients.
