FALL 2019 imagine A LEGACY OF COMPASSION The Anderson family’s generosity—including a recent $50 million gift—touches the lives and futures of all our patients, including the five pictured here. Every patient who visits Children’s Hospital Los Angeles benefits from philanthropists who support the hospital. WE CREATE HOPE AND BUILD HEALTHIER FUTURES. Founded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the top-ranked pediatric hospital in California and among the top five in the nation, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of children’s hospitals for 2019-20. The hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute and is one of the few freestanding pediatric hospitals where scientific inquiry is combined with clinical care devoted exclusively to children. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of USC since 1932. CHLA.org/DONATE A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 children’s hospital in California, No. 1 in the Western U.S., and No. 5 in the nation. The CHLA Board of Directors and senior management fully appreciate that our ability to continue serving the health care needs of the most vulnerable children in the region and achieve national rankings for clinical services, academic training programs and research endeavors results from the generosity of all CHLA supporters—donors such as the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation and others like them featured in this issue of Imagine. When the late Marion and John E. Anderson were honored for their philanthropic efforts, they would often repeat four simple words: “Do the right thing.” The couple’s mantra reverberates throughout the city and community they loved, especially for those who support the care delivered by CHLA’s experts. Faculty and staff remember Marion as a deeply engaged member and Chair of the Board of Trustees who connected with patients and had an unbridled passion for supporting the hospital’s family-centered care. Today, Marion and John’s legacy of improving lives endures through the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation. There are no adequate words to thank the family for CONNECT being steadfast partners in creating healthy, hope-filled futures for the children WITH PAUL we serve—with no better example than their recent $50 million gift. This is an investment in advancing pediatric medical care and a commitment to children and Go to CHLA.org/PaulViviano families experiencing some of the most challenging moments of their lives. to find out more about Paul and connect with him on LinkedIn, Every story chronicled in the following pages connects CHLA’s ability to provide where you can read articles transformative, compassionate and life-enhancing care to the power of philanthropy. he’s written on issues related to The generosity reflected in each gift received by our institution helps ensure that we pediatric health care. are able to conduct pioneering research, train the next generation of pediatricians and provide world-class clinical care, while also continuing to proudly serve as the safety- net provider for all those in need. Ultimately, every philanthropic partner helps do the right thing by supporting this vital work. On behalf of all of us at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, please accept my profound gratitude for your continued, invaluable support. Warmest regards, U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Paul S. Viviano President and Chief Executive Officer No. 1 in California No. 1 in the Western U.S. No. 5 in the nation Imagine Magazine Imagine PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER A LETTER FROM THE Paul S. Viviano CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Alexandra Carter, MBA, CFRE At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our mission to create hope and build SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND healthier futures is fueled by philanthropy. We are so grateful for the generous CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER support—and true dedication—of each and every one of our donors who share Lara M. Khouri, MBA, MPH our commitment to improving the lives of children and families. VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER This issue’s cover story, about a transformative gift from the Anderson Stewart Deborah A. Braidic, MABC Family Foundation, is an extraordinary example of one family’s generation- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC CONTENT spanning legacy of philanthropic engagement with CHLA. Their visionary Kelly Carolipio, MS investment will help ensure that all our patients have access to the lifesaving care they need. EDITOR Marla Lehner We also hear from Betty Porto of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe about her family’s longstanding relationship with Children’s Hospital, which dates back to 1976. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Sarah T. Brown Whether delivering treats to patients and staff at the hospital, creating signature PROJECT MANAGER Rachael Humphries CHLA butterfly cookies for our annual Make March Matter fundraising campaign or making financial donations, Porto’s has been a true community DESIGN Jessica Kucinskas partner. You can also read about the John Stauffer Charitable Trust, which, like CONTENT Sarah T. Brown, Marla Lehner, Porto’s, began supporting CHLA in 1976. The trust has donated more than Owen Lei, Sara Nafie, Eunice Oh, $9 million throughout the years. Katie Sweeney and Jeff Weinstock PHOTOGRAPHY In addition, we feature the inspiring story of JP LeVeque, a grateful uncle who Bobby Quillard Photography, ran the Los Angeles Marathon and raised more than $115,000 for CHLA to Linda Bradley, Bronson Photography, honor the care his nephew received. Finally, we share the story of one young Keats Elliott, Brian Feinzimer, Jared Green, father, Eszylfie Taylor, who was inspired to support CHLA and is committed to Jillian Green, Marnie Gruen, Kelly LeVeque, ensuring healthier futures for children. Maryly LeVeque, Claudia Linh, Marc Glassman Photography, Vanessa Preziose, Monica Rizzo, It is an honor to share these stories of kindness and generosity. With the support Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for of the philanthropic community, we can give every child the best possible chance Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Karine Simon, for a healthy future. Kelly Walsh and Walter Urie Sincerely, Make sure to visit CHLA.org for more great content! Alexandra Carter Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer Follow us on social @ChildrensLA CHLA.org/DONATE In this issueFall 2019 12 DEPARTMENTS 3 Calendar of Upcoming Events 18 CHLA Happenings 10 16 30 Anonymous Donor Gives $25 Million Gift FEATURES 30 Honor Roll of Donors 2 THREE OF A KINDNESS 61 Board of Directors and The trio of trustees behind the John Stauffer Charitable Trust Foundation Board of Trustees continues the charity’s 40-plus years of support for CHLA. 4 A LEGACY OF COMPASSION Through three decades of giving, including a recent $50 million gift, the Anderson family has helped to cement CHLA’s position as a leader in pediatric health care. On the Cover 10 PORTO’S BAKERY: WHY WE GIVE Learn more The beloved local eatery has been supporting Children’s Hospital about these Los Angeles and sharing its sweet treats with patients incredible kids on page 8. and families for more than 40 years. 12 BEST UNCLE EVER Grateful for his nephew’s life-changing care, JP LeVeque raised an impressive $115,000 to support CHLA—and all he had to do was run the L.A. Marathon. 16 A FATHER’S GIFT Clockwise from top: Jia, 12; Jordan, 7; Michelle, 4; Even before his twins were treated at Children’s Hospital, Eszylfie Taylor Lex, 3; and Max, 15, pictured in front of the Marion was committed to making a difference in the lives of kids in the community. and John E. Anderson Pavilion Imagine Magazine | 1 Q+A With the John Stauffer Charitable Trust THREE OF A KINDNESS The trio of trustees behind the John Stauffer Charitable Trust continues the charity’s 40-plus years of support for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. By Jeff Weinstock In the very conference room where Why has the Stauffer Trust What influences you to support one they regularly meet to pore over grant consistently chosen to donate institution over another? applications submitted to the John Stauffer to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles? Charitable Trust, Tim Gosney is reading Bradley: We pick ones we have faith aloud to John Bradley and Michael Whalen Whalen: We learn a lot in and figure they’ll make good use of from the list of donations the trust has made about hospitals. The fact their money. They report back to us to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The that we have a continuing what they’ve done with it. Children’s three men, all attorneys, preside over the association with Children’s Hospital gives us reports on every trust, established in 1974 by the will of John Hospital says a lot. Over the years, fund we’ve established. Stauffer Jr., onetime director of the Stauffer they have really selected good Chemical Co. Children’s L.A. has been a management. That’s what has been Gosney: That’s certainly a big factor. frequent recipient of the trust’s philanthropy, important. Children’s is always If they don’t report back and tell us which goes exclusively to hospitals rethinking their management to make what they’ve done, the next time they and universities. sure it is working. come in with a request, that might make the difference. As Gosney reads from the earliest Bradley: They’re ultra- contributions to CHLA, Whalen, who has competent. They’ve shown Do you make regular visits to CHLA the closest connection with the hospital— the ability to raise large to see where the money goes? having served on its Board of Trustees sums of money and to throughout the 1990s and into the early invest it well … into doing a lot of Whalen: Oh, sure.