To honor Ashley Loera’s 10-year milestone, we sat down with her for a Q&A to reflect on the moments that have defined her journey, the families who continue to inspire her, and the legacy she hopes to leave through CHOC Walk and beyond.
Celebrating 15 Years of Authenticity and Compassion for Sam Carter
In this Q&A, Sam Carter, associate director of philanthropy, discusses what has motivated her 15-year career at Rady Children’s Health and the CHOC Foundation, the experiences that have influenced her work, and the lessons she continues to carry.
Celebrating a Decade of Impact for Annamaria Ahern and Alicia Balderas
In this Q&A, Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving Annamaria Ahern and Associate Director of Annual Giving Alicia Balderas discuss what has motivated them over their 10-year careers at the CHOC Foundation, the experiences that have influenced their work, and the lessons they continue to carry.
Celebrating Denise Ogawa’s Decade at the CHOC Foundation
In the following Q&A, Denise, senior director of philanthropy, shares what has inspired her throughout her 10-year career at the CHOC Foundation, the moments that have shaped her work, and the lessons she carries forward.
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.
Piper’s story: Overcoming the odds
Born with an extremely rare and often misdiagnosed autoimmune condition, CHOC helped her thrive.
