About
CHLA’s biggest community event of the year, Walk & Play L.A., joins family and community together for a day of fun and philanthropy on behalf of the young patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Each step on the 3K path will echo your support for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, allowing us to continue providing the best pediatric care in California to the kids who need it most—and need it now.
There are many opportunities to support Walk & Play L.A.
Our Event
Who: Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
What: Walk & Play L.A. is an annual fundraiser and community event to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles. It’s a day full of family friendly activities, highlighted by a 3K walk to the Santa Monica Pier.
Hosts: This year’s event will be held at the Santa Monica Pier, hosted by two CHLA Trustees: boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard and the host of the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 FM, Ellen K!
Where: Santa Monica Pier
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Event Day Schedule:
8:00 am
Festival Opens
9:30 am
Main Stage
10:00 am
Walk
12:00 pm
Festival Ends
Why: We walk for all the sick and injured children at CHLA. Each step on the 3K path will echo your support for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, allowing the hospital to continue providing the best pediatric care in California to the kids who need it most—and need it now.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- WALK → The 3K walk will take participants along the iconic Ocean Front Walk. Click here to view the route map.
- PLAY → Not only will you receive free parking and a free event t-shirt, the festival will be complete with live music, special guests, food, family fun under the sun and an exciting All-Star line-up!
Our Mission
We create hope and build healthier futures.
Save and improve the lives of more
children
Conduct research that has ripple effects
across
the field of medicine
Invest in innovative ideas and
technology
Build a network of caregivers in the
community
Educate pediatric care leaders who will
extend our
mission for generations to come
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