More than 2.5 million kids rely on CHOC, now a part of Rady Children’s Health, each year—and the work of caring for them never stops and never slows down. In partnership with our generous community, we create a beacon of hope so kids can return to the magic and joy of childhood.

Learn more about the impact of the CHOC Gala or how to become a CHOC Champion by sponsoring the Gala below.

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At the 17^th annual CHOC Gala on Saturday, May 9, 2026, you’ll hear stories of perseverance, triumph and hope made possible by the generosity of our donors and sponsors.

Emery’s story: The very best care for a very rare disease

When newborn Emery was rushed to CHOC, our specialists were able to quickly diagnose her rare condition—one of only about 100 cases worldwide since its discovery in 2012—and begin treatment.

Continue Reading Emery’s story: The very best care for a very rare disease

Carson’s story: A future brighter than ever

A cancer diagnosis changed Carson’s life—and his family’s—in a heartbeat. But CHOC and our community of supporters were with them every step of the way, and today, Carson is cancer-free.

Continue Reading Carson’s story: A future brighter than ever

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Join our compassionate experts in preserving the magic of childhood.

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Thank you to our incredible CHOC Gala Committee

Your unwavering dedication and passion help us shine a light on CHOC’s mission of nurturing, advancing, and protecting the health and well-being of children in our community. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment!

Gala Committee

Stephanie Angelos

Stephanie Argyros

Casey Beau Brown

Zeina Collins

Lili Daftarian

Niloofar Fakhimi

Monica Furman

Jessica Harrison

Cary Hyden

Jennie Johanson-Maya

Leyla Milani Khoshbin

Gigi Kroll, M.D.

Heather Madden

Lauren Manfred, D.D.S., M.S.

Caroline Marchant

Adrienne Matros, Psy.D.

Tina Sadri, M.A., M.F.T.

Sirpa Selanne

Yeshin Tsao

Terri Watkins

“Dr. Andrew Shulman [rheumatology] is probably the best doctor my child has seen. He does not rush. He sits and talks to us. He listens. We are blessed to have him take care of our child.”

Anonymous

Grateful Family

“From the staff in the emergency department, from admitting, all the way to the operating room—everybody was wonderful. All the nurses on the floor were very attentive and very, very helpful, making my child feel very at ease… I know the hospital is not always a very happy place to be, but everybody that we encountered in our stay made it such a great experience.”

Anonymous

Grateful Family

“Our job is for the kids not to know they’re in therapy—to make it fun and enjoyable. We help them figure out how to cope, adjust, and thrive. We can’t change what happened to them, but we really influence how they work through their condition.”

Lauren Newhouse

CHOC Occupational Therapist

Interested in partnering?

The CHOC Gala provides heartfelt help and hope for sick and injured children and families, even when they can’t pay for treatment or care. We care. Because of the community’s groundswell of kindness, our patients know they never walk alone on their medical journeys. That’s powerful.

Interested in partnering?

Reach out and a member of the CHOC Gala team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Presenting Sponsor

$1,000,000

Donor Benefits:

Four premier tables of 10 seats in prime locations.
VIP front stage “pit” access (during the concert).
Eight (8) individuals meet and greet our headlining guest artist (subject to availability).
Exclusive gift for you and your guests.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party (you and your guests).
Premier vintners’ package to include premium wine, vodka, and tequila.
Premium hosted bar and cocktail table service.
Priority valet for you and your guests.

Marketing Benefits:

Name recognition as the presenting sponsor on all event collateral.
Verbal on-stage name recognition.
Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Prominent name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One-page color ad in the event program (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
Named in all event communication as the presenting sponsor.
Prominent name recognition in the press releases.
Individually recognized in one Foundation LinkedIn and one Meta post.
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition on the donor wall in the CHOC Bill Holmes Tower lobby.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Heroes Giving Society.
CHOC Benefactor membership.

FMV: $40,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Music Sponsor

$750,000

Donor Benefits:

Three premier tables of 10 seats in prime locations.
VIP front stage “pit” access (during the concert).
Six (6) individuals meet and greet our headlining guest artist (subject to availability).
Exclusive gift for you and your guests.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party (you and your guests).
Premier vintners’ package to include premium wines, vodka, and tequila.
Premium hosted bar and cocktail table service.
Priority valet for you and your guests.

Marketing Benefits:

Verbal on-stage name recognition.
Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Name recognition on all event collateral.
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Prominent name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One-page color ad in the event program (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
Name recognition in the press release.
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition on the donor wall in the CHOC Bill Holmes Tower lobby.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Heroes Giving Society.
CHOC Benefactor membership.

FMV: $30,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Kindness Sponsor

$500,000

Donor Benefits:

Two premier tables of 10 seats in prime locations.
VIP front stage “pit” access (during the concert).
Four (4) individuals meet and greet our headlining guest artist (subject to availability).
Exclusive gift for you and your guests.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party with reserved seating.
Premier vintners’ package to include premium wines, vodka, and tequila.
Premium hosted bar and cocktail table service.
Priority valet for you and your guests.

Marketing Benefits:

Verbal on-stage name recognition.
Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Name recognition on all event collateral.
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Prominent name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One-page color ad in the event program (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
Name recognition in the press release.
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition on the donor wall in the CHOC Bill Holmes Tower lobby.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Heroes Giving Society.
CHOC Benefactor membership.

FMV: $20,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Hope Sponsor

$250,000

Donor Benefits:

Two premier tables of 10 seats in prime locations.
VIP “pit” access for your guests (during the concert).
Four (4) individuals meet and greet with our headlining guest artist (subject to availability).
Exclusive gift for you and your guests.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party with reserved seating.
Premier vintners’ package for your table to include wine, vodka, and tequila.
Premium hosted bar and cocktail table service.
Priority valet for you and your guests.

Marketing Benefits:

Verbal on-stage name recognition.
Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Name recognition on all event collateral.
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Prominent name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One-page color ad in the event program (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
Name recognition in the press release.
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition on the donor wall in the CHOC Bill Holmes Tower lobby.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Heroes Giving Society.
CHOC Benefactor membership.

FMV: $15,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Life Sponsor

$100,000

Donor Benefits:

One premier table of 10 seats in a premium location.
Two (2) individuals meet and greet with our headlining guest artist (subject to availability).
Exclusive gift for you and your guests.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party (you and your guests).
Premier vintners’ package for your table to include wine, vodka, and tequila.
Premium hosted bar and cocktail table service.
Priority valet for you and your guests.

Marketing Benefits:

Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Prominent name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
Verbal on-stage name recognition.
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (digital ad deadline: March 20, 2026).

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Name recognition in the press release for post-event wrap-up.
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.
Circle of Heroes Giving Society.

FMV: $7,500

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Caring Sponsor

$50,000

Donor Benefits:

One premier table of 10 seats each in a prime location.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party (you and your guests).
Hosted bar (Top Shelf).
Vintner’s table package, wine duo.

Marketing Benefits:

Onscreen name recognition (event night).
Prominent name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (digital ad deadline: March 20, 2026).
Recognized along with other sponsors in one Foundation Meta post.

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Friends Giving Society.

FMV: $5,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Love Sponsor

$35,000

Donor Benefits:

One premier table of 10 at the CHOC Gala.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party (you and your guests).
Hosted Bar (Top Shelf).
Vintner’s table package, wine duo.

Marketing Benefits:

Name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
One color digital ad, shown onscreen during the event (digital ad deadline: March 20, 2026).

Recognition Benefits:

Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Friends Giving Society.

FMV: $4,500

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Friendship Sponsor – Limited Availability

$20,000

Donor Benefits:

One table of 10 seats at the CHOC Gala.
Hosted bar (Top Shelf).
Vintner’s table package, wine duo.

Recognition Benefits:

Name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.
Circle of Friends Giving Society.

FMV: $4,100

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Gift of Dance Sponsor

$10,000

Donor Benefits:

Two tickets to the CHOC Gala with seating in a prime location.
CHOC Gala VIP After Party.
Hosted Bar (Top Shelf).
Vintner’s table package, wine duo.
Name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
Name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.

FMV: $1,000

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

CHOC Gala Ticket

$5,000

Donor Benefits:

Two tickets to the CHOC Gala.
Hosted Bar (Top Shelf).
Name recognition in the CHOC Gala program.
Name listing on the CHOC Gala website.
Name recognition in CHOC annual online donor listing.

FMV: $820

For availability and support, please call:

Winnie Tran
Senior Director of Community Engagement, CHOC Foundation
714-509-4229 | wtran@choc.org

Why 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.

Event Details

Date and Location

Saturday, May 9, 2026

The Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Avenue

Parking

Complementary Valet

Event Questions

Barbie Lopez
Senior Associate Director, Community Engagement
(626) 393-0868 | BLopez@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:
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 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.

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