As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, CHOC “Walk in the Park” has raised more than $24 million to fund education, research and adoption and utilization of the latest technologies to advance the health and well-being of children. This year, 15,000 people will participate in the largest pediatric children’s walk in the country. Walkers participate to […] The post CHOC Walk in the Park: Justin’s Helpers appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

The 25th annual CHOC “Walk in the Park” is around the corner. With 15,000 Walkers expected at this year’s Walk, here are some tips to help teams and individual walkers have a fun morning. Parking & Meeting Up The Mickey and Friends Parking Structure will open the morning of the Walk at 5 a.m. Parking […] The post CHOC Walk in the Park: Insider Tips for Event Day appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

Illness and injury shouldn’t dim the brightness of the holidays for kids. Help us preserve the magic of childhood – year-round – for our patients by supporting CHOC the following ways this holiday season: Donate: Give back through a one time, monthly or annual gift or make a tribute donation in honor of someone special. […] The post How to spread joy to CHOC patients this holiday season appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

One proud uncle shares why he's choosing to support CHOC to honor his niece, a cancer survivor. The post Why I support CHOC: One uncle’s story appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

Illness and injury shouldn’t dim the brightness of the holidays for kids. Help us preserve the magic of childhood for our patients by supporting CHOC Children’s this holiday season. The post Ways to Spread Holiday Joy to CHOC Patients appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

For more than a decade, the Gomez family has held a special place in their hearts for the CHOC Walk in the Park. The beloved event is a particularly special time every year to honor their son, Robby Gomez. The post CHOC Family Honors their Little Hero Through CHOC Walk appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

Insider tips from CHOC Walk team captains for fundraising, organizing your team, showing team spirit and more! The post Insider Tips from CHOC Walk Team Captains appeared first on CHOC Health ..read more

Imagine rounding a hospital hallway and catching a glimpse of Buzz Lightyear and Woody soaring through space; spotting Ariel and Flounder from a patient room doorway; or marveling at an epic, interactive mural on the way to the hospital cafeteria. These are just snapshots of the beautiful artwork and interactive features that have been sprinkled throughout CHOC’s main hospital campus and Thompson Autism Center, both in Orange, as part of Disney's philanthropic initiative dedicated to delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. Among the new experiences are “magic wi ..read more

Illness and injury shouldn’t dim the brightness of the holidays for kids. Help us preserve the magic of childhood – year-round – for our patients by supporting CHOC the following ways this holiday season: Donate By donating to CHOC's greatest needs fund, you will support patients like Grant, who received life-saving care at CHOC. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Extra Life, a Children's Miracle Network partner of CHOC! Learn more about Grant, and CHOC's greatest needs fund. Bring smiles through our Virtual Toy Drive Although we can no longer accept in-person toy donations, you c ..read more

When Katrina, now age 28, was a teenager, she knew about type 1 diabetes because her friend had it – she just never expected to be diagnosed herself. Katrina’s journey to a diagnosis started after she experienced typical signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes – weight loss and extreme thirst, among others. During a cheerleading practice, she mentioned she felt thirsty “all the time” and her mom’s ears perked up. This prompted a trip to her pediatrician, who tested her blood sugar levels. They were 707, and a typical 13-year-old’s levels should have been around 100. “Being diagnosed with type 1 ..read more