Featuring Grammy Award-Winning Artist Gwen Stefani
May 18, 2024
City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Avenue
More than two million kids rely on CHOC 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 childhood’s joy and magic.
At the 15th annual CHOC Gala on Saturday, May 18, under the stars, you’ll hear stories of perseverance, triumph and hope made possible by the generosity of our donors and sponsors.
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.
A three-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Gwen Stefani has achieved global success as a singer/songwriter, performer, charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt, and as a multi-platinum solo artist.
Stefani is a trend-setting music and fashion icon with an impressive array of honors: four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award. To date, she’s sold more than 60 million units worldwide, and over ten billion streams, including her debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. The four-times platinum album delivered the hit singles “Rich Girl,” “What You Waiting For?” and the No. 1 hit “Hollaback Girl.”
Her sophomore album, The Sweet Escape, featured the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single “Wind It Up” and the unforgettable anthem “The Sweet Escape.” Her critically praised latest album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and includes her powerful No. 1 single “Used to Love You.”
In 2020, Stefani had two No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with husband Blake Shelton, “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere.” Stefani released the new song “True Babe” in June ahead of a series of major festival performances in for the U.K. and Europe this summer.
Before the music there was makeup. Stefani’s passion for makeup was integral in the launch of her beauty brand GXVE in early 2022. The clean, high-performance cosmetics collection is inspired by Stefani’s iconic looks and created for the community of makeup lovers who find their inspiration, individuality and self-expression through artistry.
One of pop culture’s most magnetic style icons, Stefani is one of the first artists to brilliantly merge music stardom into a series of global lifestyle brands including her fashion-forward clothing line, L.A.M.B., sister label Harajuku Lovers and her eyewear line gx by Gwen Stefani.
Stefani continues to make giving back a focus in her life supporting several charities and foundations.
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.
Join the village that supports CHOC kids.
Help us treat more patients, find better cures and send more kids home.
GUNNAR
Coming home to CHOC
GUNNAR was just a kid when he picked up a guitar for the first time and felt his life’s purpose: delivering the kind of electrifying live show that leaves audiences enraptured. At the age of 7, he began playing in a garage band with friends in Orange County; now, the 22-year-old singer/songwriter has performed in front of sold-out crowds, opening for Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani, and has amassed over 20 million global streams.
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From backyard parties to 15,000-seat arenas, GUNNAR has engaged audiences with effortless confidence and control. Growing a devoted fanbase along the way with his “mesmerizing guitar riffs and truthful lyrics” (tmrw magazine, 2023). When touring halted in 2020, GUNNAR felt a sense of artistic disillusionment and set out to find his voice as a songwriter, eventually writing nearly 100 songs rooted in his explosive guitar work. In 2022, the demos caught the attention of GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Brendan O’Brien, with whom GUNNAR headed into the studio to create his full-length debut, Best Mistake. The album encompasses a guitar-heavy sound, echoing the eclectic mix of influences that form GUNNAR’s musical DNA. The single “Again & Again,” released October 2023, brings the feeling and connection he made with fans during his 2023 live shows, to his recorded music. The song showcases pop influences in his voice against his alternative, mid-aughts garage rock edge. GUNNAR understands how important a children’s hospital is because he is a two-time grateful CHOC patient. As a teen, he faced injury with inner strength. He is honored to support the medical teams who were key to his recovery and be part of the CHOC Gala’s 15th anniversary.
“CHOC is where I got a second chance.”
Morgan aspires to be a pediatric physician, inspired by the care she received at CHOC for a complex diagnosis when she was 12.
CHOC Gala Committee 2024
Chairs
Niloofar Fakhimi
Jennie Johanson-Maya
Leyla Milani Khoshbin
Committee
Stephanie Argyros
Casey Beau Brown
Lili Daftarian
Monica Furman
Cary Hyden
Gigi Kroll, M.D.
Heather Madden
Caroline Marchant
Adrienne Matros, Psy.D.
Tina Sadri, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Sirpa Selanne
Andrea Shurtz
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 have 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 TherapistThank You to our 2024 CHOC Gala supporters
Gift of Brilliance
Harry Winston
Official Vehicle Sponsor
Hyundai Motor America
Gift of Hope
Stephanie Argyros
Argyros Family Foundation
Gift of Life
Clavis Foundation
Disneyland® Resort
GUCCI
Monica and Chris Furman
Razavi Law Group
South Coast Plaza
Tsao Family Foundation
Daftarian Lounge
Daftarian Group
Gift of Celebration
Planet Beauty
Riviera Magazine
Gift of Caring
Ben and Tram Family
American Eagle Investment and Service, LLC
HUB International Insurance Services, Inc.
Leyla Milani and Manny Khoshbin & Friends
Casey Beau and Sean Brown
Heather and Tarek El Moussa
Heather and Terry Dubrow
Jennifer and James Lee
Mindy and Glenn Stearns
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Pacific Life Foundation
The Sgt. Mark Antonowitsch Foundation
WhiteCap
Gift of Love
Albert Industries, LTD
Ali Bartholomew and Family
Atisa Setak and Brian Abghari
Greenberg Traurig
Kaydad Maseeh/The Massiah Foundation
Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates
Murray Company Mechanical Contractors
Origence
PSCU | Co-op Solutions
Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Southern Carlson
The Angelos Family
Tina and Joseph Shelly
Tina Sadri, M.A., L.M.F.T. and
Dr. Ehsan Sadri, M.D. F.A.C.S.
UCI Health
West Coast University
Gift of Friendship
Adrienne and Rick Matros
Allied Anesthesia Medical Group
Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center
Annette and Richard Symons
Anonymous
Bergelectric Charitable Foundation
CannonDesign | Jacobs
CHOC Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty
CORIENT
Delphine Lee and Ron Ainsworth
Dr. Salomon Maya and Jennie Johanson-Maya
Emergency Medicine Specialists of Orange County
Frome Family Foundation
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
KPMG, LLP
Marcum, LLP
McDermott Will & Emery, LLP
Niloofar and Bahman Fakhimi
Panda Express
Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialists of Orange County
Providence Mission Hospital
Ryan and Christina Moore
Schoonover Family
Stephen G. and Regina Oswald Foundation
Supra Verma
Swenson Family Foundation
The Blackerby Family
The Clemons Family
The Dunteman Family
The Sharon D. Lund Foundation
UCI Health
Vincor Construction, Inc.
Gift of Dance
Bill Witte and Keiko Sakamoto
Biosense Webster Inc.
Tara and David Dollinger
Horizon Oxygen and Medical Equipment
Valerie and Jeff Roos
Gala Tickets
Amy and Michael Morhaime
Angels Baseball
Antis Roofing & Waterproofing
Bergelectric
CarFam
Climatec
Corcapa 1031 Advisors
Cure Duchenne
Cynthia Neiman and Jeff Krause
Dr. Amit Soni and Dr. Sonia Sehgal
Dr. Sandip and Elizabeth Godambe
For Every Woman a project
by Save the Storks
Jena Jensen
Juliette Hunt, M.D.
Laurie and Marc Burns
Lisa Lisherness
Lori Martin
Lori Stowe
Lynn and Michael Weiss, M.D.
Michele Domico and Patty Liao
Modern Woodmen of America
Najia and Omar Chaudhary
OCPRA
Oh Family Foundation
Perry Viscounty | Latham & Watkins LLP
Prestige Medical Group
Samantha and Michael Guthrie
Signature Flooring, Inc
SmarterHome.ai
The Bixby Family
The Cyrus and Melissa Arman Foundation
The Design Collectiv
US Bank
Valerie and Jeff Roos
Contributors
3 Thirty Three Events
ARC Document Solutions
Claire Viscounty
Diana and Dean Matheson
Dr. Salomon Maya
and Jennie Johanson-Maya
Gwen Stefani
Jeffrey L. Edwards
Goldman Sachs
Kaydad Maseeh
Living Legacy Foundation
Majestic Realty Foundation
Marcy McKown Weinstein
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Murray Company Mechanical Contractors
Niagara Cares Niloofar
and Bahman Fakhimi
Orange County School of the Arts
RLM Event Management – Jim Pari
Roger Vivier
Saddleback Church
South Coast Plaza
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Wine Sponsors
Alonzo Family
Dr. Salomon May and Jennie Johanson- Maya
One Hope Wine
The Landing Wines
Media Partners
Riviera Magazine
Orange Coast Magazine
Newport Coast Moms
Thanks to Our Production Team
City National Grove of Anaheim
Enzo’s Garden Productions
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
RLM Event Management
Signature Rentals
Pacific Coast Entertainment
And a special thank you to our friends at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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.
Contact Us
Use the button below for any general questions, and a member of the CHOC Gala 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
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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 the CHOC Foundation located?
The CHOC Foundation’s physical address is
1120 West La Veta Ave
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.
