For 125 years, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been a steadfast beacon of hope and healing for families throughout Southern California and beyond. A top ranked pediatric hospital, CHLA conducts more than 750,000 visits every year and serves as a vital safety net institution, caring for the region’s most vulnerable and critically ill children.
The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala pays tribute to our brave patients and the remarkable physicians, researchers, and caregivers who create hope and build healthier futures for children. At the event, CHLA will bestow its Courage to Care Award on philanthropic leaders who exemplify extraordinary compassion, commitment, leadership, and transformative generosity.
This biennial gala will celebrate 125 years of CHLA’s history and the hospital’s $1.25 billion Anniversary Campaign, an ambitious effort to set the stage for the next 125 years of children’s health. By supporting the hospital’s strategic priorities, the campaign will advance promising research, expand access for those most in need, and ensure that every child who comes to CHLA receives the specialized care they deserve.
The gala will take place at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. It will be an evening to remember as we honor the inspiring philanthropy of our greatest advocates and partners with exciting entertainment, exceptional cuisine, and an inspirational program highlighting the hospital’s latest achievements made possible by our generous community.
Your support ensures we have the essential resources to conduct leading research and develop innovative therapies that improve the lives of vulnerable children. Together, we are safeguarding the future of world class, personalized pediatric care and uplifting countless families who rely on CHLA. We look forward to celebrating with champions like you.
The Courage to Care Award is presented at each CHLA Gala to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to children, pediatric-related causes and humanitarian efforts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and beyond. Our honorees come from a variety of backgrounds and industries— but they share a dedication to philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy to improve the lives of children around the world.
From broken bones and spine disorders to tumors and hand differences, specialists in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are on the frontlines treating the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions. Their expertise has made CHLA a leading referral center for families seeking pediatric-focused care that promotes a full, speedy recovery for children with an array of orthopedic conditions.
The Autry Orthopedic Center’s Board-certified orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic nurses, physician assistants, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, and more collaborate to conduct 40,000 patient visits and 2,000 surgeries annually. Every component of care is tailored to each child’s unique condition, which produces some of the best outcomes in the country, including shorter hospital stays, fewer blood transfusions, and low infection rates.
In addition to providing exceptional medical care, the team oversees more than 200 research investigations aimed at identifying better ways to diagnose orthopedic conditions, making treatments more effective. Faculty members also lead one of the largest pediatric orthopedic education programs, training residents and fellows throughout the year. This commitment to excellence has earned the Autry Orthopedic Center consistent recognition as a top 10 pediatric orthopedic program by U.S. News & World Report.
We are proud to celebrate and recognize the team members in the Autry Orthopedic Center at the 2026 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala. Thank you for your dedication and compassion and for championing CHLA’s mission to create hope and build healthier futures.
For details on opportunities to support contact Michael Sandler at 323.240.4935 or msandler@chla.usc.edu.
For more information, contact Michael Sandler at msandler@chla.usc.edu or 323-240-4935.
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