13th Annual CHOC Classic
March 24, 2025 | Pelican Hill Golf Club
Our prestigious tournament promises a day of world-class golf with great ocean views at one of the world’s finest golf destinations. Enjoy 18 championship holes on Pelican Hill’s picturesque north and south courses, continental breakfast and box lunch, followed by a raffle and an awards reception.
Save the Date for the 2025 CHOC Classic. Sponsorship information coming soon. If you’d like to participate or learn more about future opportunities, please let us know.
Learn about where your gift goes.
Join our compassionate experts in preserving the magic of childhood.
See the impact of your generosity.
Hear real stories of hope and healing made possible by our community.
Become a part of our community.
Help us treat more patients, find better cures and send more kids home.
Born with an extremely rare and often misdiagnosed autoimmune condition, CHOC helped her thrive.
Read Piper’s Story
Thirteen-year-old Piper exudes confidence, joy and all the things that make the teen years wonderful.
But her remarkable medical journey began just after the 15-month-old toddler took her first steps.
“She was losing her balance,” recalls Debra, Piper’s mother. Almost the same week she tried to walk, Piper’s eyes started darting back and forth randomly, and she stopped walking. Within two weeks, her arms were tremoring, and it was hard for her to crawl.
Soon, Piper wasn’t even able to push herself up from a crawling position. The pediatrician told Debra and her husband, Matt, “You need to go to CHOC. It’s urgent.”
CHOC finds “The Why“
Piper’s parents rushed her here, and two days later, specialists diagnosed her with opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS). This extremely rare and often misdiagnosed autoimmune condition affects one in five million people—usually young children.
In OMS, either a cancerous tumor called a neuroblastoma or a viral infection triggers the immune system to attack the nervous system.
In Piper’s case, she had a neuroblastoma that was causing her movement disorder.
Of course, correctly diagnosing Piper was only the first step. In quick order, CHOC surgeons removed the tennis ball-sized tumor. Then, she began the first of 12 rounds of chemotherapy under the care of Elyssa Rubin, a CHOC pediatric oncologist.
Then, it was time to address her OMS. Because this condition is so rare—and because CHOC embraces collaboration—a world-renowned authority on OMS was brought in as part of Piper’s care team.
Along with chemotherapy, Piper began receiving steroid injections and monthly infusions at CHOC to treat her OMS. We also gave her extensive physical therapy for her neurological issues. By age six, Piper was completely off her medications.
Cancer-free and thriving
Piper has been cancer-free for 11 years and is in CHOC’s After Cancer Treatment Survivorship program. In addition, the young teen is in remission from OMS and living life to the fullest—including competing in horseback riding and other sports.
For Debra, the CHOC difference was transformative by providing “the best care, best doctors, best nurses and the best programs to support not only the child but the family.”
“At CHOC, you have full confidence that they are going to do what they can to take care of your extremely ill child,” says Debra. “Every child should have something like this nearby if they need it.”
Thank You to Our Participants and Sponsors
You are the reason why the CHOC Classic has raised more than $5 million to help kids get back to being kids. Thank you to everyone who helped sell out the 2024 CHOC Classic. If you’d still like to participate or learn more about future opportunities, please let us know.
Meet Our Sponsors
Title
Reception
Swag
Caddy
Tee-Off
All-Star
VIP
Clubhouse
Fairway
Tee or Green
In-Kind
“All of the nurses have been great. We are super happy with the treatment Max has received – Since day one, everyone’s been great. Everyone has treated us with respect.”
Lisbeth Anaya
Grateful Family & Max’s Mom“We are different and our quality of care is higher because of the philanthropic support that we receive… We cannot and would not ever be able to do what we do for these kids without what the donors are doing for us.”
Dani Milliken
Clinical Director, The Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center“So grateful to be at CHOC. Our experience here so far has been exceptional! The nurses, doctors and all staff are so inviting and professional. CHOC will always be my recommendation.”
Anonymous
Grateful FamilyWhy CHOC?
At CHOC, Long Live Childhood is our mantra. It is our rallying cry. We live it. We breathe it. We practice it. Every day. In every way. That’s why we’ve assembled a mighty brigade of nationally-recognized pediatric experts, premier facilities and generous donors dedicated to giving kids the best chance of growing into healthy and happy adults.
Contact Us
Use the button below for any general questions, and a member of the CHOC Classic team will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact our event leads directly.
Event Details
Date and Location
Monday, March 24, 2025
Pelican Hill Golf Club
22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Event Questions
Emily Bartlett
Assistant Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-8269 | Emily.Bartlett@choc.org
Sponsorship Questions
Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, please email foundation@choc.org.
Where should I mail donation checks?
Please mail all check donations to:
Attn: CHOC Classic
CHOC Foundation
1201 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to the CHOC Foundation.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
We do not recommend using mail to send cash donations. Instead, you may drop off the cash at the CHOC Foundation along with your information. You can also deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
What is CHOC Foundation’s tax ID number?
The CHOC Foundation tax ID number is 95-6097416.
How can I get a receipt for my donation?
If you donated online, you should receive an e-receipt to your email at the time of your donation. If you donated by mail or in person, a receipt will be mailed to your address. If you have not received a receipt, please call the Foundation office at (714) 509-8690.
Where is the CHOC Foundation located?
The CHOC Foundation’s physical address is
1120 West La Veta Ave
Suite 500
Orange, CA 92868
Our mailing address is
1201 West La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
Where is CHOC’s donor privacy policy?
CHOC’s full privacy policy and Donor Bill of Rights can be found here.
Can I donate to CHOC through my donor-advised fund?
Yes, however, there may be some restrictions. Donor-advised funds are acceptable for straight donations, but there are restrictions on ticket sales, auction items, and sponsorships as they may provide goods or services. Please contact your donor-advised fund manager if you have any questions.