Ryan Leutz
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is in the final stretch of its eighth annual Make March Matter campaign. The campaign aims to raise funds by leveraging community participation through local businesses. A record 111 businesses partnered with CHLA this year, with funds being utilized by the hospital to continue its pioneering research and innovative treatments in pediatric medicine.
Each participating business, including Panda Express, Barry’s Bootcamp, Alfred’s Coffee and more, has chosen a distinct approach to contribute to the overall impact of the campaign. Some have pledged to donate a portion of their sales for the entire month, while others have opted to sell specific items with proceeds going towards Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), like Porto’s Bakery and Cafe Additionally, some companies have designed their own unique fundraising initiatives to encourage both their employees and consumers to contribute to the cause. Below is a list of ways you can Make March Matter until the end of next week.
March 25 to 31: Purchase an XL pizza from Fresh Brothers, and a portion of the sales will be donated to CHLA. More information here.
March 25: Join a virtual fitness class with Amanda Kloots Fitness at 9am PT, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to CHLA. More information here. Sign up here.
March 25: Come to the SoCal United Car Show at West Covina from 9am to 1pm, and ticket sales and in-kind donations will be collected to donate to CHLA. More information here, and purchase tickets here.
March 25: Enjoy an evening of live entertainment from Dueling Pianos at Terranea Resort’s Lobby Bar from 7pm to 11pm and participate in the silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to CHLA. More information here.
March 25: Come shop and dine for a cause at The Point in El Segundo on March 25 from 10am to 8pm, and proceeds will be donated to CHLA. More information here. Enjoy a day of refreshments, balloon animals, face painting, music and special discounts. Participating businesses include:
- EVEREVE, which will be donating 15% of sales from the whole day to CHLA.
- Bellacures, which will offer customers a donate option at checkout.
- Kendra Scott, which will be donating 20% of sales from the whole day to CHLA. Customers can also participate at the Westfield Century City location.
- Tocaya, which will be donating 20% sales when customers mention Make March Matter. All Tocaya locations will be participating in the fundraiser on March 25.
- North Italia – 10% of sales from 10am – 4pm will be donated to CHLA (must mention CHLA)
March 26: Come visit the CHLA Ambassadors at the Melrose Trading Post (7850 Melrose Ave) to purchase items, make donations, and learn more about Make March Matter. More information here.
- Purchase the children’s book The Secret Society of Circus Animals at Melrose Trading Post, and authors Craig and Tyler O’Rourke will donate 100% of proceeds to CHLA. More information here.
March 28: Dine at Mendocino Farms in Los Feliz on March 28, and the restaurant will donate 15% of the sales to CHLA. More information here.
March 28: Sip and shop at Cynthia Rowley in Beverly Hills from 6pm to 8pm. 15% of sales will be donated to CHLA.
March 29: Enjoy an evening of champagne and shopping for charity at Chloe Colette in Beverly Hills from 5pm to 8pm. A portion of the proceeds from the charitable shopping event will be donated to CHLA. More information here.
March 29: Join the online Wellness Wednesday session with Conroy Browne Wellness Labs at 8 pm PST, and Conroy will donate a portion of the sales to CHLA. More information here.
March 30: Come to the charity shopping event at Moncler in Beverly Hills from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, and the store will donate a portion of the sales to CHLA. More information here.
March 31: Come to a charity shopping event at LATHER’s Pasadena and Long Beach locations on
March 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Mention CHLA at checkout, and LATHER will donate 20% of the sales to CHLA. More information here and here.
April 1: Come to the SoCal United Car Show at Anaheim Gardenwalk from 11am to 2pm, and ticket sales and in-kind donations will be collected to donate to CHLA. More information here, and purchase tickets here.
Araya Doheny, Getty Images for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
CHLA is not your typical hospital; it’s the largest provider of children’s care in Los Angeles County, is the number one ranked pediatric hospital in California, and ranks consistently in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. It changed the life of 15-year-old patient, Tyler O’Rourke who was born blind, but now can see after 2 surgeries at CHLA. With the help of CHLA’s dedicated and experienced staff, Tyler received the gift of sight. When speaking about what makes CHLA so special, Tyler’s father Craig said, “Luckily we had insurance money to help us pay, but not every family does. The hospital does amazing work for [all families regardless of their financial abilities.”
The hospital kicked off the month-long fundraising drive on March 1 with avid CHLA supporter and recent Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis leading the proceedings. Curtis has been involved with CHLA for almost 20 years. “I believe that when you buy that sculpture for your aunt, whose husband died unexpectedly — and you write a note saying that you are sending it from a company that donates 100 percent of all proceeds to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for the care and treatment of critically ill and injured children — that’s more than financial support, that is the goal of community support.” Curtis told The Hollywood Reporter. To date, with eight years of Make March Matter fundraising, CHLA has raised over $10 million dollars. Although we are in the last week of March, there are still many ways to make your money matter this March. Spend your money with businesses that choose to support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and take part in changing the lives of children around the world.
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