Let’s meet this year’s Walk & Play L.A. Champions!
Age: 12
Diagnosis: Amniotic Band Syndrome (hand difference)
Why I’m walking: I love spending time with my family and together we can walk and raise money for CHLA to help other kids like me.
Favorite thing about CHLA: The therapy dogs are the best!
Fun Fact: I love to sing and act. My dream is to one day perform on Broadway!
Age: 16
Diagnosis: Cancer
Why I’m walking: I owe my life to CHLA. I am grateful to be able give back in a small way.
Favorite thing about CHLA: The doctors and nurses still remember my name. I am treated like family.
Fun Fact: I love to ski and play badminton. I love all sports and I collect sneakers.
Age: 7
Diagnosis: Rare lung disorder
Why I’m walking: I am walking with my family to support CHLA and children like me who have medical needs.
Favorite thing about CHLA: For my family and me, our favorite thing is the comforting and immense support of the doctors, nurses, therapists and the rest of the hospital staff.
Fun Fact: I am passionate about sheep!
