The ongoing partnership between the LA Kings and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) was once again demonstrated as all active roster players, including Quinton Byfield, Drew Doughty, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, and Trevor Moore, generously volunteered their time to uplift the spirits of young patients and their families during CHLA's annual fundraising initiative, Make March Matter.
Engaging in various activities such as card games, air hockey, coloring, and video games, the players spent quality time with the children, leaving behind bobbleheads and signed player cards as tokens of their visit. They also expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff for their invaluable contribution to the well-being of the children.
Anze Kopitar, Captain of the LA Kings, shared his perspective on the visit, highlighting the joy it brought to the young patients and emphasizing the team's commitment to making a positive impact through initiatives like Make March Matter.
The collaboration between the LA Kings and CHLA has significantly contributed to raising awareness and support for the hospital's young patients. Through donations exceeding $3 million from the Kings Care Foundation, alongside a recent commitment of an additional $1 million, the partnership aims to bolster critical research and support programs at CHLA, including the Blood Donor Center, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Sickle Cell Disease Program.
Jen Pope, SVP of Community & Business Development at LA Kings, expressed pride in the partnership's accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of collective action in ensuring every child receives the care they need. The partnership not only raises vital funds but also shines a spotlight on the remarkable work conducted at CHLA, underscoring the significance of supporting children's health initiatives in Los Angeles.
CHLA, as a nonprofit pediatric academic medical center, offers a wide array of specialized programs and services dedicated to enhancing children's health and well-being. Make March Matter serves as a crucial annual fundraising effort directed towards supporting CHLA's comprehensive pediatric programs, which cater to the diverse needs of young patients.
Click here if you would like to learn more about Make March Matter.
Engaging in various activities such as card games, air hockey, coloring, and video games, the players spent quality time with the children, leaving behind bobbleheads and signed player cards as tokens of their visit. They also expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff for their invaluable contribution to the well-being of the children.
Anze Kopitar, Captain of the LA Kings, shared his perspective on the visit, highlighting the joy it brought to the young patients and emphasizing the team's commitment to making a positive impact through initiatives like Make March Matter.
The collaboration between the LA Kings and CHLA has significantly contributed to raising awareness and support for the hospital's young patients. Through donations exceeding $3 million from the Kings Care Foundation, alongside a recent commitment of an additional $1 million, the partnership aims to bolster critical research and support programs at CHLA, including the Blood Donor Center, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Sickle Cell Disease Program.
Jen Pope, SVP of Community & Business Development at LA Kings, expressed pride in the partnership's accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of collective action in ensuring every child receives the care they need. The partnership not only raises vital funds but also shines a spotlight on the remarkable work conducted at CHLA, underscoring the significance of supporting children's health initiatives in Los Angeles.
CHLA, as a nonprofit pediatric academic medical center, offers a wide array of specialized programs and services dedicated to enhancing children's health and well-being. Make March Matter serves as a crucial annual fundraising effort directed towards supporting CHLA's comprehensive pediatric programs, which cater to the diverse needs of young patients.
Click here if you would like to learn more about Make March Matter.