Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala Celebrates Historic $1.35 Billion Anniversary Campaign Milestone
Michael Bublé Delivers Special Performance at the Celebration Hosted by Gina Rodriguez and Honoring Ellen K and Kourtney & Justin Turner
LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2026--Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) celebrated a defining milestone in its 125-year history at the 2026 CHLA Gala, announcing the successful completion of its landmark Anniversary Campaign, which raised a record-breaking $1.35 billion to advance pediatric care, research, and education for generations to come.
Held at The Event Deck at L.A. Live, the gala brought together philanthropists, community leaders, celebrities, patients, and supporters to celebrate the historic achievement while honoring radio personality Ellen K and philanthropists Kourtney and Justin Turner with the 2026 Courage to Care Award. The evening also featured a special performance by GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Michael Bublé.
Event host and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Gina Rodriguez kicked off the evening by sharing her personal experience as a patient parent, when her daughter, Lucy, came to the Neurological Institute at CHLA for care.
"Today Lucy is totally fine and everyone we encountered during our time at CHLA was absolutely amazing," said Rodriguez. "I'm thrilled to show my appreciation by welcoming you here tonight to honor the amazing supporters of the hospital and enjoy some outstanding entertainment."
Nikki DeLoach and Jeffrey Worthe, co-chairs of the Anniversary Campaign and longtime CHLA leaders, announced the successful conclusion of the Anniversary Campaign during the evening, marking the largest fundraising effort in the hospital's history.
"As we celebrate Children's Hospital Los Angeles' 125th anniversary, this gala marks a defining moment in our history and an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary generosity that made the Anniversary Campaign's success possible," said Children's Hospital Los Angeles President and Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano. "Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our supporters, CHLA will continue to be at the forefront of pediatric medicine, accelerate scientific discoveries, and ensure children have access to world-class care for generations to come."
The campaign's success was made possible through support from thousands of donors, corporate partners, foundations, grateful families, and CHLA team members.
"On behalf of everyone at CHLA, it is my pleasure to thank Nikki DeLoach and Jeff Worthe for so beautifully leading the Campaign," said CHLA Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer Alexandra Carter. "I would also like to recognize Jimmy Kimmel, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chuck Lorre, and Jamie Lee Curtis for serving as Honorary Campaign Chairs. Most importantly, it is generous individuals like all of you, who ensure CHLA will have a brilliant future for the next 125 years."