Why We Walk

Let’s meet this year’s Walk & Play L.A. Champions!

Meet Melody

Melody Smiling

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!

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about my CHLA journey

Meet Caden

Caden Smiling

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.

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about my CHLA journey

Meet Alessio

Caden Smiling

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!

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about my CHLA journey

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