Giving Tuesday: KTLA and KOST Support Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Season of Giving

• 🗓️ Today marks Giving Tuesday, with KTLA and KOST partnering with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) for their annual Season of Giving.
• 💰 Since 2016, this campaign has raised over $3.1 million for the hospital.

Personal Connection and Dedication

• 📻 For 10 years, radio host Ellen K has personally supported CHLA, inspired by her son Calvin's recovery after a severe football injury.
• 🏥 Calvin received care at CHLA for a shattered elbow, and the family was moved by the support provided, leading Ellen K to ask how she could contribute.
• ❤️ This personal experience fuels her team's dedication to supporting the hospital, a partnership that has now lasted a decade.

The Mission of CHLA

• 🌟 Giving Tuesday offers an opportunity to save lives by donating to CHLA, supporting their mission to create hope and build healthier futures for children in Southern California.
• 🏆 CHLA is a world-class organization, consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals in the U.S., with Newsweek ranking it #4 globally.
• ✨ The hospital serves as a beacon of light for families during their darkest moments, providing essential care and support.

Broadcast and Celebrity Support

• 🎤 The 13-hour broadcast will feature celebrity guests like Jamie Lee Curtis and Jimmy Kimmel, patient success stories, and insights from surgeons and doctors.
• 🐶 Therapy dogs will also be present, highlighting the comprehensive care provided.
• 🤝 The event emphasizes coming together to support a vital cause.

How to Donate

• 📱 Viewers can donate by scanning the QR code on their screen or visiting the CHLA donation website.
• 🎧 Tune in to KOST 103.5 or watch KTLA for more information and ways to contribute throughout the day.