Dear John,

It's Idina Menzel. Today, I'm so excited to share something that could mean so much for the kids at Children's Hospital Los Angeles:

Starting NOW, your gift of $10 or more to CHLA's Children's Fund will be doubled, up to $500,000, thanks to a generous match from Credit Unions for Kids! That means your support goes twice as far to help kids get the world-class care they deserve.

If I had magical powers like Elphaba or Elsa, I would transport you to my very first visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. On that day, I met patients, their parents, and some of the hospital's amazing nurses and doctors.

I learned that CHLA feels like a place where magic really happens—a beautiful and healing place full of wonderful people who care for CHLA's patients.

When I visited the hospital, my sister and I read from our children's book, "Loud Mouse." Reading and singing with the kids that day and seeing their faces light up with joy made me so hopeful. I can't express what an absolute privilege it was.

We need places like CHLA, John. Creating hope and building healthier futures is a mission we can all get behind. If we all work together, we can help CHLA meet their fundraising goal before the deadline! Please join me with a $10 gift while your support goes twice as far.

Thank you for reading this note and for helping patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles thrive. I have such great faith in what we can do together.

Idina Menzel Tony Award-winning actress and singer