In recognition for their compassion and dedicated support for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Academy Award winning actress Natalie Portman, prominent philanthropists Sally and Bill Hurt, and global retailer Costco Wholesale were honored Saturday, Oct. 11 with the “Courage to Care” award at the hospital’s signature biennial gala: Noche de Niños.
More than 1,200 prominent philanthropists, local dignitaries, and supporters joined them at The Events Deck at L.A. LIVE and helped raise more than $3.1 million in unrestricted funds, which allow the hospital to fill its most critical needs, such as patient care, medical research and families in need.