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Volunteer Stories

Giving back through volunteering at CHOC: Rosemary’s story

November 6, 2019

CHOC volunteer Rosemary standing in the CHOC lobby

Rosemary shares her journey from CHOC parent to becoming a volunteer at CHOC in honor of her daughter Aliyah.

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CHOC Volunteer Forms Friendship with Patient

April 17, 2018

Through her weekly shifts and as host of weekly Story Time, Fran has formed a special bond with 12-year-old patient Evelyn.

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A Pageant Winner’s Donation to CHOC

December 28, 2017

Emma Foss, a pageant winner from Tustin, California, turned her on-stage talent into a fundraising campaign to boost donations to CHOC.

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My Journey from CHOC Patient to CHOC Volunteer

November 16, 2017

Daniel, a CHOC volunteer, shares his story beginning with his experience as a neurosurgery patient at CHOC.

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Lifelong Pediatrician Becomes CHOC Volunteer

April 24, 2017

Jack spent 39 years as a pediatrician including 20 as VP of Medical Affairs, before retiring and becoming a CHOC volunteer.

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Volunteer Role Awakens Professional Calling

October 27, 2016

Meet Brianna, a registered nurse in CHOC’s pediatric intensive care unit, who started volunteering at CHOC when she was just 16 years old.

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Thank You, CHOC Volunteers!

April 9, 2014

Meet Betty Keith, a longtime CHOC volunteer of more than 30 years and one of about 1,100 generous people who give their time at CHOC.

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