Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches 11th Annual Make March Matter® Fundraising Campaign

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 26, 2026--

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its 11 th annual Make March Matter campaign today with a kickoff event featuring actor, musician, and CHLA supporter John Stamos. Saving lives is everyone’s business, and the month-long fundraising drive galvanizes local businesses to rally community participation to raise $1 million or more in March to support children’s health in Los Angeles.

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Back: Jillian Green, Associate Vice President of Corporate Partnerships; Alexandra Carter, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer; John Stamos, actor, musician, and CHLA supporter; Paul S. Viviano, President and Chief Executive Officer; CHLA patient Sasha; Dawn Wilcox, Vice President of Development and Corporate Partnerships. Front: CHLA patients Nano, Julie Rose, Elliott, and Pierce.

“March is an exciting time as local businesses and the community join forces to support our hospital’s mission of creating hope and building healthier futures,” says Children’s Hospital Los Angeles President and Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano. “This year’s campaign is even more special as it coincides with CHLA’s 125 th anniversary. We are deeply honored that so many Make March Matter businesses are marking our incredible milestone with generosity, helping us set the stage for the next 125 years of world class pediatric medical care.”

Since the campaign’s launch in 2016, more than 500 businesses have raised over $15 million for the hospital through special restaurant menu items, shopping events, cooking classes, and much more. Participating in Make March Matter is easy: Individuals can shop, dine, or attend an event with one of the Make March Matter businesses, and funds will be donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Businesses and individuals across the southland have pledged to support CHLA throughout the month of March. Each business has selected a unique way to contribute to the campaign’s collective impact, such as selling specific items and donating the proceeds to CHLA or devoting a portion of sales for the entire month to the hospital.

This year's Make March Matter Presenting Partners—Credit Unions for Kids, Panda Express, and model, actress, producer, and television personality Heidi Klum—have each committed to raising or giving $100,000 or more.

The following businesses also earned the distinction of being in the 125th Anniversary Club by committing to raise $12,500 or more in honor of CHLA’s 125th anniversary: Agent Nateur, Alfred, Alltroo, Babylist, Delta Air Lines, Eataly, GUESS Foundation, Irene Neuwirth, LA Kings, Los Angeles Marathon, Porto’s Bakery and Café, and Prologis.

For a complete list of participating businesses and events taking place throughout March, or to donate, go to MakeMarchMatter.org. Individuals may also share how they are supporting the campaign on social media by following @GetInvolvedCHLA on Instagram and using #MakeMarchMatter.

Make March Matter

Make March Matter is an annual fundraising campaign that builds awareness and support for children’s health in Los Angeles. The campaign supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a nonprofit pediatric academic medical center offering more than 350 specialty programs and services. The goal of the campaign is to raise $1 million or more to ensure all patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles receive the critical, lifesaving care they need. Saving lives is everyone’s business.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at the forefront of pediatric medicine and is the largest provider of hospital care for children in California. Since its founding in 1901, CHLA has delivered a level of pediatric care that is among the best in the world. Ranked one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides comprehensive and compassionate care to one of the largest and most diverse pediatric patient populations in the country. The hospital is the top-ranked children’s hospital in California and the Pacific U.S. region for 2025-26. A leader in pediatric research, CHLA is among the top 10 children’s hospitals for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles supports the full continuum of research, translating scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients around the globe. As a pediatric academic medical center, CHLA is also home to one of the largest graduate education programs for pediatricians in the United States. The hospital’s commitment to building stronger, healthier communities is evident in CHLA’s efforts to enhance health education and literacy, introduce more people to careers in health care, and fight food insecurity. To learn more, follow CHLA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, and visit CHLA.org.

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