Mar 28, 2011
Chase Foundation gift a major boost for Child Life program
The Chase Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to financially supporting hospital-based programs that cater to the social, emotional and developmental needs of children, has donated $2.125 million to the Child Life/Child Development program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA.
In recognition of the gift, UCLA officially rededicated the program as the Chase Child Life program at a March 28 ribbon-cutting event held at the hospital. The foundation also announced additional funding of $50,000 to create a therapeutic healing garden on the hospital's outdoor Tisch Family Children's Terrace to promote coping and wellness.
"We are tremendously grateful for the generous support of The Chase Foundation," said Child Life program director Amy Bullock. "There is no doubt that in the decades to come, their significant gift will help transform a hospital stay into a much brighter experience for countless children and their families."
The Child Life program helps address the unique needs of pediatric patients by promoting effective coping through play, preparation, education and self-expression activities. It provides emotional support for families and encourages the optimal development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to health care and hospitalization.
Pictured from the left: Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz and City Controller Wendy Greuel present a proclamation of appreciation to the Child Life program, represented by its director, Amy Bullock.
