Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Aims to Raise $1M in 11th Annual Fundraiser

Event summary

  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its 11th annual Make March Matter fundraising campaign on February 27, 2026.
  • The campaign aims to raise $1 million or more in March to support pediatric health and research at CHLA.
  • More than 90 Southern California businesses are participating, with over 500 businesses having raised over $15 million since the campaign’s inception in 2016.
  • Presenting Partners Credit Unions for Kids, Panda Express, and Heidi Klum have each committed to raising or giving $100,000 or more.
  • The 125th Anniversary Club includes 16 businesses committing to raise $12,500 or more in honor of CHLA’s 125th anniversary.

The big picture

The Make March Matter campaign is a strategic initiative to leverage community and business support for pediatric healthcare, aligning with broader trends in nonprofit fundraising and corporate social responsibility. With a goal of raising $1 million, the campaign's success will depend on the sustained engagement of participating businesses and the broader community. The involvement of high-profile partners and the celebration of CHLA's 125th anniversary add a significant boost to the campaign's visibility and potential impact.

What we're watching

Community Engagement
How the involvement of over 90 businesses will affect the campaign's success and long-term community support for CHLA.
Fundraising Momentum
Whether the campaign can sustain the pace of raising $1 million or more given the economic conditions in 2026.
Strategic Partnerships
The impact of high-profile partners like John Stamos and Heidi Klum on the campaign's visibility and fundraising potential.