Through their dedication to CHOC, Lezlie Brown-Zoller; her daughter, Meghen Reahm; and Meghen’s daughter, Erika Hertz, has made a difference in the lives of countless children across decades.
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.
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.
Katherine’s story: Challenges and exciting progress
The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center is helping Katherine reach her full potential. Now seven years old, she was one of the center’s first patients.
Coming Soon: The 2023 CHOC Walk in the Park
With the return of the CHOC Walk, you will meet Hudson Kent, our 2023 Walk Ambassador. At just 15 months, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Today, Hudson is 12 years cancer-free and doing great.
The Comic Assent: A colorful, empowering new way for young patients to aid research at CHOC
The Comic Assent project, funded entirely by CHOC’s philanthropic community, utilizes the eye-catching comic book format to explain research projects to children ages 7-11 and request their participation. Customizable to any study, the Comic Assent educates children while giving them ownership during the research process.
