Kids throughout southern California took action Saturday as a way to help raise funds for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
The fundraising events were part of Action Day, during which Children’s Hospital Los Angeles junior ambassadors hold different fundraisers in their own communities to benefit the hospital.
This year, more than 30 ambassadors – mostly kids in middle and high school – hosted bake sales, pizza parties and other events in an effort to raise $10,000 plus matching funds for the hospital.
“I just love the opportunity to give back to my community with my community,” said 12-year-old Sandra Koretz, who is an outpatient at the hospital’s orthopedic department.
Koretz and Kalea Doryon, 13, struck up a deal with Big Sugar Bakeshop in Studio City in which half of all the cupcake and pastry sales went to the hospital.
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As part of their participation in Action Day, kids can choose which hospital department their money benefits.
Koretz decided the money she and Doryon collected will go to the Mark Taper and Johnny Mercer Artists Program, which teaches patients about music, art and drama.
On Nov. 29, the kids will hand-deliver checks to various departments at the hospital.
"It's really heartwarming to see kids who care about someone other than themselves, especially at their age," said Bridgette Thompson, one of the Big Sugar Bakeshop customers.
