In this Q-and-A, Lauren Aslanian, who was diagnosed at age 15 with Stage 3B Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, talks about the support she received from CHOC and the Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (AYA) Child Life Program, which is solely supported through philanthropy.
The Freeman Family: Saying ‘Thank You’ While Helping Others
The Freeman Family is honoring their beloved late son, Kevin, by raising funds for research into medulloblastoma, the disease that he courageously fought. To date, $63,108 has been raised to support this important research and provide new promise for children and young adults with medulloblastoma.
Peykoff Family and Niagara Cares: Building the Future of Child Protection at CHOC
Through a generous $500,000 gift by Andy and Jaime Peykoff of Niagara Bottling, CHOC is able to respond effectively to child abuse and neglect.
Four Feet of Caring
Meet Lois, CHOC’s first resident dog and a new badge-carrying staff member of the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Department. Supported solely through philanthropy, she is highly trained to be a vital part of therapeutic treatment for young patients and their families.
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California: Improving the Quality of Life for Newborns
The center provides specialized, world-class care for mothers and their newborns who have been prenatally diagnosed with one or more congenital irregularities.
CHOC’s New Centers: Enhancing Care and Patient Experience
We are pleased to highlight the opening of four new centers at CHOC: Primary Care Clinic, Fetal Care Center, Outpatient Heart Center and the Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Suite.