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John,
Jeff and Bryce, his 21-month-old son, share a bond deeper than father and son. They were both born with the same serious heart disorder: supravalvular aortic stenosis. But they have another, happier thing in common, too: Vaughn Starnes, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
After his surgery at age 13, it would be another 18 years before Jeff would walk through the doors of Children's Hospital Los Angeles again. And this time, it was with a sense of immense relief knowing that his son was in the absolute best hands with Dr. Starnes and his team of experts.
When it comes to treating sick kids, we don't have a moment to lose. That's why we're giving you, one of Children's Hospital Los Angeles' most committed supporters, the chance to claim your Giving Tuesday match early and make more stories like Bryce and Jeff's possible. Make an early-bird donation of $10 or more to the Children's Fund right now and two of our most generous partners will match your gift dollar for dollar, up to $150,000!
It's not just Jeff and Bryce, John. Chances are you or someone you know has been helped by this great hospital. Children's Hospital Los Angeles delivers care to 1 out of every 5 children in Los Angeles and impacts the lives of kids in 1 in 3 households—mine included.
Before my son, Calvin, became a Children's Hospital Los Angeles patient, I never knew the magic that went on behind the hospital's doors. And as soon as I told Calvin's story on air, I realized we were far from alone. People reached out to tell me about the great care the hospital gave to their child, from beating cancer to receiving a heart transplant to learning to walk again.
Giving Tuesday kicks off the Season of Giving—and the holidays are a time when no one should have to suffer. So please, help lead the way this Giving Tuesday with a gift that will be MATCHED to help sick and injured children get access to the best possible care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Sincerely,
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Ellen K
Host of the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5
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If you can't get enough of the inspirational stories that come from the life-changing work at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, join me tomorrow at KOST 103.5 FM as we broadcast all day long for Giving Tuesday, from 6am to 6pm.
The day will be filled with exciting, funny, powerful stories from guests you won't want to miss, including Matt LeBlanc, Teri Hatcher and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Don't miss it!
Simply turn your dial to 103.5 FM or listen live online at KOST1035.com tomorrow starting at 6 a.m.
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