Harley riders deliver toys to CHOC patients Children Our Everything: February 2009 Approximately 2,000 Harley-Davidson riders strapped toys to their decorated motorcycles for the 14th Annual CHOC Toy Run.

Torch Relay raises over $44,700 for CHOC Children Our Everything: February 2009 Last fall, more than 220 Orange County residents joined a team of 5,000 participants nationwide as part of the coast-to- coast Torch Relay for Children?s Miracle Network (CMN).

Super Estrella 107.1 FM, Jos? 97.5 FM raise money for CHOC Children?s Children Our Everything: February 2009 Radio Stations Super Estrella 107.1 FM and Jos? 97.5 FM partnered with Children?s Miracle Network (CMN) to host a radiothon benefiting CHOC Children?s.

Enthusiastic crowd brings in $1.5 million for CHOC Children Our Everything: February 2009 The 18th annual CHOC/Disneyland? Resort Walk in the Park exceeded all expectations and raised more than $1.5 million for CHOC, with nearly 13,000 walkers participating in the event.

Chick-fil-A celebrates honorary CHOC/Disneyland Resort? Walk in the Park co-chairs Children Our Everything: February 2009 Nothing brightens a child?s day quite like a year of free Chick-fil-A.

CHOC Cherishes Children gala raises $335,000 for CHOC Children Our Everything: February 2009 On January 24, the CHOC Children?s Foundation held its first annual CHOC Cherishes Children gala. The event raised $335,000 for the CHOC Heart, Cancer, Neuroscience and Orthopaedics institutes.

Anaheim Ducks and children Shoot for the Cure Children Our Everything: February 2009 Last fall, the Orange County Shoot for the Cure hockey skills clinic raised $25,000 for the CHOC Children?s Cancer Institute.

Kohl's donates $1 million to CHOC; becomes "Miracle Maker" Children Our Everything: February 2009 Since 2004, Kohl?s has generously supported CHOC, donating $1 million to CHOC Children?s through its Kohl?s Cares for Kids? program.

Circle of Friends luncheon honors CHOC supporters Children Our Everything: February 2009 In November, more than 200 CHOC Children?s supporters came together at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel for the second annual Circle of Friends luncheon?an event honoring donors that support CHOC with cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more annually.

Bistro West hosts party for CHOC guilds, donors Children Our Everything: February 2009 Bistro West restaurant made its Orange County debut at The District at Tustin Legacy by hosting a private holiday party in December for more than 300 CHOC Children?s donors and guild members.

Hyundai donates $55,000 to CHOC Children?s Cancer Institute Children Our Everything: February 2009 In November, Hyundai Motor America donated $55,000 to support programs in the CHOC Children?s Cancer Institute.

Board Member Spotlight: Jerry Flannery Children Our Everything: February 2009 ?It?s all about the kids.? As a member of the CHOC Children?s Foundation board of directors, that?s how Jerry Flannery sums up his and Hyundai Motor America?s involvement with CHOC Children?s.

Ralphs, Food 4 Less gives $25,000 to CHOC Children Our Everything: February 2009 The holidays were a little brighter for children receiving treatment at CHOC Children?s thanks to supermarket partners Ralphs and Food 4 Less.

Warne Family Charitable Foundation awards $10,000 for pet therapy Children Our Everything: February 2009 The Warne Family Charitable Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to CHOC Children?s Pet Therapy program.

Disney VoluntEARS donate $5,000 to Pet Therapy Children Our Everything: February 2009 The Disneyland? Resort cast awarded CHOC Children?s $5,000 through its Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund.

Rothschild Family Foundation awards $5,000 to CHOC NICU Children Our Everything: February 2009

"Chairs for Charity" raises $25,000 for art therapy at CHOC Children Our Everything: February 2009 The Orange County chapter of the American Society for Interior Designers (ASID) raised $25,000 last fall for CHOC Children?s at the association?s ?Chairs for Charity? event.

A Message from Kim Cripe Making a Mark: October 2008 In these changing and uncertain times, one thing remains constant at Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC): our mission to nurture, advance and protect the health and wellbeing of children. Our patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do.

102.7 KIIS fm raises money for choc in live, on-air fundraiser Making a Mark: October 2008

Susan and James Swenson Family Assistance Endowment Provides Lasting Support for CHOC Making a Mark: October 2008 An endowment is a gift donated with the intention that it is to be held and invested in perpetuity to generate an annual payout stream for a stated purpose. The principal of the original gift must be kept intact, and only the payout may be expended.

Tom and Marilyn Braly Support CHOC Oncology Program Making a Mark: October 2008 Tom and Marilyn later surprised Dr. Sender with a gift of $100,000 to support CHOC?s oncology program and have continued their generosity with two more gifts totaling $65,000 for the AYA program.

Children Raising Money to Help CHOC Patients Making a Mark: October 2008 From lemonade stands to cookie sales, local children demonstrate their generosity by donating their money, toys and time to help the patients at CHOC.

Making their Mark for CHOC Making a Mark: October 2008 For more than 30 years the Employees Community Fund of Boeing has supported CHOC, the Anime Charity Auction provides funds for CHOC?s greatest needs, and area credit unions raise money for CHOC each year at their annual wine auction.

Growth - A message from Tanya Lieber On The Mark: Fall 2008 I am proud to share that the CHOC Foundation had its best fundraising year ever. In fiscal year 2008, we raised $17.3 million for Children?s Hospital of Orange County?a 31 percent increase over 2007!

Giving - Thank Yous On The Mark: Fall 2008 Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Breathmobile?, a fully equipped mobile asthma treatment unit, was awarded a $175,000 grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Girl with inoperable brain tumor brings joy to others On The Mark: Winter 2008 By any estimation, 7-year-old Cheyenne Broswell is a little girl with a big heart. Cheyenne enjoys baking cupcakes and pies for the staff at Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and making blankets for children who have cancer. She even raised money to buy toys for CHOC?s Oncology floor playroom by selling handmade pictures door-to-door.

Growth - A message from Tanya Lieber On The Mark: Winter 2008 It's been a busy season for the CHOC Foundation. Last September, the Foundation hosted a grand opening event of CHOC's new Pediactic Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) to honor donors who contributed to the new units.

Record Crowd Brings in $1.6 Million for CHOC On The Mark: Winter 2008 The 17th annual CHOC/Disneyland? Resort Walk in Park exceeded all expectations and raised more than $1.6 million for CHOC, with nearly 16,000 walkers participating in the event. In addition, 628 teams participated in the walk, twice as many as last year.

Physician Spotlight: On The Mark: Winter 2008 With a warm smile and a calm demeanor, Ivan Kirov, MD, a pediatric oncologist at CHOC, gives hope and reassurance to families and children coping with some of the most aggressive types of cancer.

Music Therapy Comes to CHOC On The Mark: Winter 2008 The halls of CHOC soon will be filled with the sound of music, thanks to a $1 million endowment from Music for a Cure, a non-profit organization co-founded by Sugar Ray bassist Murphy Karges, and a generous gift from Gwen Stefani.

Giving - Thank Yous On The Mark: Winter 2008 Auto Show Raises Nearly $42,000 for CHOC. Board Break-A-Thon Raises $17,000 for CHOC. Wonderland Bakery Hosts Tea Party for CHOC Patients. Inline Hockey Tournament raises $25,000 for CHOC. Circle of Friends Luncheon Honors CHOC Donors, Volunteers

On behalf of the children we serve, thank you for your gift Remarkable Things: 2008 For more than 40 years, Orange County parents have counted on Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

Did you know? Remarkable Things: 2008

Remarkable "Firsts" Remarkable Things: 2008 CHOC has earned a place in Orange County medical history.

CHOC KIDS? CARDS Kid's Health: Fall 2007 The CHOC KIDS? CARDS Holiday Card Collection is now available! The 2007 collection, including cards, gift tags and pins, are in stock and ready for immediate delivery.

CHOC Foundation for Children Board Member - Brian Burke Making a Mark: October 2007 Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Anaheim Ducks, due in no small part to CHOC Foundation for Children Board member Brian Burke, who is General Manager of the team. Brian encourages philanthropy among the Ducks players and believes in giving back to the community.

Endowments Provide a Permanent Source of Income for CHOC Making a Mark: October 2007 You may have heard that the CHOC Foundation for Children is seeking to endow a variety of programs at CHOC. But have you ever wondered how an endowment actually works?

Making Their Mark for CHOC Making a Mark: October 2007 The Geddes Philanthropic Trust, The Little Gyms of Orange County, The Lance Armstrong Foundation and a group of firemen.

Giving - Thank Yous On The Mark: September 2007 Donations to CHOC

Unitrusts: Gifts with a Purpose Securing the Future: Spring 2007 Longtime Laguna Beach resident Catherine ?Kay? Scrafield understood the importance of planning ahead. In gratitude for the support her family received from Children?s Hospital more than four decades ago, she established a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT).

Message from the Vice President Securing the Future: Spring 2007 If You've been by the main CHOC campus in Orange lately, you may have noticed that there?s a lot of construction going on. That?s because we?re growing?and preparing to meet the needs of an ever-expanding pediatric population.

Can Your Generosity Actually Save you Money? Securing the Future: Spring 2007 You can save money and still give to CHOC in a couple of ways. You can save taxes by knowing taxfriendly ways of giving, and you can invest in yourself through gifts that produce income to you.

How a Unitrust Works Securing the Future: Spring 2007 A Unitrust can be reduced to three basic steps:

CHOC Joins Children's Miracle Network Securing the Future: Spring 2007 Children's Hospital of Orange County is proud to announce it has become a member of Children?s Miracle Network, an alliance of premier hospitals for children.

Make Philanthropy A Family Affair Securing the Future: Spring 2007 There are many reasons individuals give to charity.

CHOC Joins Children?s Miracle Network Physician Connection: Spring 2007 CHOC is proud to announce it has become a member of Children?s Miracle Network, an alliance of premier hospitals for children.

Taylor Woodrow Donates $5,000 to CHOC Through Project Playhouse On The Mark: February 2007

Event Raises $115,000 for ECMO Transport Unit On The Mark: February 2007

Barnes & Noble and Pat & Oscar?s Donate Record Number of Books to CHOC On The Mark: February 2007

CHOC Joins Children?s Miracle Network Kid's Health: Winter 2007 Children?s Hospital of Orange County is proud to announce it has become a member of Children?s Miracle Network, an alliance of premier hospitals for children.

New Board Chairman Shares Enthusiasm, Vision for CHOC Kid's Health: Winter 2007 Taking a tour of Children?s Hospital of Orange County and meeting Kim Cripe, President and CEO of CHOC, was all it took to convince Jay Kear that he should join the CHOC Foundation for Children Board of Directors.

CELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR! Kid's Health: Fall 2006 CHOC Kids Cards feature 17 brand-new designs, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday greetings, and year-round heart card.

Meet Mr. McDonald Making a Mark: October 2006 Ret. Infantry Captain Martin McDonald explains why he donates to the Children?s Hospital of Orange County.

Boardmember Demonstrates Unwavering Commitment to CHOC Making a Mark: October 2006 There is no higher return on one?s time and money than investing in CHOC.

Making a Mark for Children Making a Mark: October 2006 Many thanks to the organizations who help CHOC.

Charitable Gift Annuities: Wise Investments that Leave a Legacy Securing the Future: Fall 2006 Retired Infantry Capt. Martin ?Mac? McDonald explains why he set up a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) with Children?s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

Make a Mark by Leaving a Lasting Legacy Securing the Future: Fall 2006 We invite you to include Children?s Hospital of Orange County in your estate plan through your Will, a trust, gift annuity or retirement plan, and become a member of the Circle of Life Society.

Why Do You Need A Will? Securing the Future: Fall 2006 Regardless of your life circumstances or estate size, your Will is perhaps the single most important document you will create.

New Tax-Saving Opportunity for Donors Aged 70 1⁄2 or Older Securing the Future: Fall 2006 If you are 70 1⁄2 or older, recent legislation benefits you!

Disney gives $1 million dollars to CHOC at their 51st birthday celebration. On The Mark: September 2006 A Message From the President

Event Highlights On The Mark: September 2006

Getting Involved: It?s Never Too Early To Show Support Kid's Health: Spring 2006 Although she can?t completely remember it all, 10-year-old Hope Saxon knows the doctors and nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at CHOC at Mission helped save her life.

Thank You for Your Gift Remarkable Things: 2006 Your support is making a real difference in the quality of life for Orange County?s children.

Taking Care of CHOC is all in a Day's Work Remarkable Things: 2006 Each one of our patients has a remarkable story. Many of our employees do, too.

Remarkable Firsts Remarkable Things: 2006 CHOC has earned a place in Orange County medical history. Below are just a few of the remarkable medical ?firsts? that have taken place here:

Did You Know? Remarkable Things: 2006

Black & Decker Brings In Nearly $150,000 for CHOC On The Mark: Fall 2005

Anime Expo? Donates $18,500 to CHOC On The Mark: Fall 2005

Physician Spotlight: Maureen Downes, M.D. Physician Connection: Winter 2004 As a working mother, Dr. Downes found immediate rapport with many of the parents in her practice. She made it a priority to care for their needs, as well as those of her young patients.