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Right now, I want to bring up our very
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first special guest. Please make some
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noise. My very good friend, Hannah, come
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>> CHOC Walkers, HOW ARE WE DOING THIS
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>> OH, I THINK WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT.
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HOW ARE WE DOING THIS MORNING?
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>> OH, GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME. ON behalf
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of the Disneyland Resort, welcome to the
0:30
2026 CHOC Walk in the Park. Over Yes,
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OVER 34 YEARS, THIS collaboration has
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raised more than $50 million,
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becoming one of the most nations the
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nation's most unique pediatric
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fundraisers. Being here today, you're
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making a real impact for Rady Children's
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Health Orange County and our community.
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So, give yourselves a ROUND OF APPLAUSE.
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>> TO TELL us more, please join me in
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welcoming the Disneyland Resort
1:01
Ambassadors, Michelle Marie and Aralia
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>> Hey, good morning. Ooh, wow, I haven't I
1:11
haven't seen all the crowd. GOOD
1:12
MORNING, HOW ARE WE FEELING OUT THERE?
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IT IS GREAT to see you all here today.
1:17
Thank you for being out here.
1:19
>> Looking back, Walt Disney served on
1:22
CHOC's founding board in the 1960s,
1:24
helping champion a children's hospital
1:26
for the community around Disneyland
1:29
>> That partnership has continued including
1:31
the first CHOC Disneyland Community Walk
1:34
in 1990, where nearly 1,000 people
1:38
walked to raise funds. In 2002, it
1:41
became CHOC Walk in the Park and it
1:43
moved right here to the Disneyland
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>> We are honored to show appreciation to
1:49
the many organizations and local
1:51
businesses that help support this event.
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Our gold sponsors are Chick-fil-A of
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Orange County and KTLA 5.
1:58
>> And our silver sponsors are
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Bandai Namco Foundation of America,
2:05
these are homes and Honda. Please join
2:08
us in applauding all those outstanding
2:10
sponsors. Give it up for them.
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>> At this time, it is our great pleasure
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to welcome some very special guests.
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>> Representing the city of Anaheim, please
2:21
join me in welcoming Mayor Pro Tem
2:23
Carlos Leon and city council member for
2:26
District 4, Norma Campos Torres.
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>> Hold on, I couldn't hear you. Good
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>> There you go. It's so good to be with
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all of you. My name is Carlos Leon,
2:47
proud to be the mayor pro tem of the
2:49
city of Anaheim and welcome all of you
2:52
to the beautiful city of Anaheim and
2:53
obviously to Disneyland. I want to thank
2:56
all of you for being here bright and
2:58
early and for the amazing impact that
3:00
you're all having, whether it's because
3:02
somebody that you know, because you want
3:04
to make a difference in the community,
3:06
we're so grateful to have you all here.
3:08
I'm excited to walk with you. Are you
3:12
I'm really looking forward to it. Thank
3:14
you all again. Have a great walk.
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>> Again, welcome to Anaheim.
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I just want to say thank you to a few
3:24
folks. First of all, to Disney for
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hosting this phenomenal event, for
3:30
making the walk possible. Thank you,
3:32
Disney, for all that you do and inviting
3:35
us to the happiest place on Earth.
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Thank you to CHOC and I'll continue to
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>> For all that you do for our kids and our
3:48
You've made a difference in so many
3:53
But most of all, thank you to all of you
3:56
who are walking today.
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Trust that with every step that you
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you are making a difference in the lives
4:05
of kids and families here in Orange
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you
4:12
so much for joining us. Take care.
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>> Thank you both very much. And now please
4:18
give a warm welcome to two more special
4:20
guests, the president and CEO of Rady
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Children's Health, Kim Cripe, and
4:25
president of the Disneyland Resort, Jill
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>> Wow, good morning everyone. It's
4:37
definitely feeling like the happiest
4:40
You know, a lot of cast members have
4:42
said to me how meaningful the CHOC Walk
4:45
is, and this is my very first CHOC Walk.
4:48
I completely understand why. So much
4:51
energy, generosity, and a sense of
4:53
community. I am thrilled to be here and
4:57
welcome to all of you.
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>> And welcome, Jill. It's so wonderful
5:04
to have you here. And um good morning
5:06
all of you CHOC Walkers. Thank you so
5:08
much for showing up bright and early to
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support Rady Children's Hospital of
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Orange County. I got the whole name out.
5:16
Um it's absolutely wonderful to be here.
5:18
And Jill, we can't thank you and the
5:20
Disneyland Resort for your amazing
5:23
hospitality having us here this morning
5:25
and the incredible support that you uh
5:28
showed to all of our patients and
5:29
families. Thank you. [music]
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>> Thank you, Kim. It is our privilege and
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>> Jill, I want to ask you some questions.
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So Jill, the Disney Resort, we are known
5:37
for creating those joyful memories every
5:40
day. How does today's walk reflect that
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>> Well, you know, obviously Disneyland is
5:46
about joy, happiness, and actually
5:48
making connections. And we have had a
5:51
connection for many, many years. It goes
5:53
back to Walt Disney and his commitment
5:55
to community and children. We've had a
5:58
long-standing relationship. It is our
6:00
pleasure pleasure and privilege to be
6:03
hosting the CHOC Walk year after year.
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>> And now, Kim, as you look out at this
6:09
fabulous crowd, how do you feel this
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>> I feel so joyful, and I see so many of
6:16
our patients and families that we've
6:17
been privileged to care for. I see team
6:19
members of CHOC, and just amazing. And I
6:22
I mean, this is one big family, and
6:24
we're truly united in serving children
6:27
and providing hope, health, and healing
6:29
for them. So, I thank you so much, and
6:32
again, none of this would be possible
6:34
without our friends at Disneyland
6:35
Resort. So, thank you all.
6:37
>> Well, you know, talk about partnership,
6:39
it's been a long and meaningful history.
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Jill, can you talk about the impact that
6:43
these walkers are making today for the
6:45
children and the families of our
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>> Well, first of all, a shout-out to all
6:49
the cast members of Disneyland out
6:51
there. Thank you. Thank you
6:54
for being here. And not only today are
6:56
you making a contribution to Rady's
6:59
Children's Hospital, but we actually do
7:01
it all year long with thousands of
7:04
volunteer hours by our Disney
7:06
volunteers. So, thank you, cast members.
7:11
>> And Kim, how does that connection
7:12
continue to make a difference?
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>> You know, it's it's so important. I
7:16
mean, certainly today is an incredible
7:19
celebration of children and families,
7:21
but the relationship makes a difference,
7:23
as Jill said, all year round. We're so
7:26
fortunate to have cast members who come
7:28
and bring joy. They visit our patients.
7:29
They bring them food, and I have to say,
7:32
our staff kind of enjoy it, too. So,
7:34
it's an incredible relationship, and
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we're so grateful. Thank you.
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>> That's right. And Jill, is there
7:39
anything else you would would to add?
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>> Well, first of all, it's just thank you
7:43
to each and every one of you for your
7:45
commitment of time and your contribution
7:48
to Rady Children's Health. Thank you. I
7:50
I'm looking forward to doing this first
7:52
walk with you. Secondly, uh another
7:55
important thing I would like to share
7:57
with you is a recognition
8:00
after, I believe, 35 years of service to
8:05
this community and Rady Children
8:08
Children's Health, you are going to be
8:10
retiring next year, Kim. Congratulations
8:14
to you. I call retirement inspirament.
8:18
We would like to, you know, on behalf of
8:21
the Disneyland Resort and everyone here,
8:23
we want to thank you for the impact
8:25
you've made in this community over the
8:28
many years and also bring something
8:32
special to this moment. So, without
8:34
further ado, I would love to invite
8:37
Mickey and Minnie to come on stage.
8:51
>> Oh, so we're giving her some Minnie
8:56
And those are for you to step into
9:00
retirement. We hope you use them when
9:02
you come back to visit us at the
9:04
Disneyland Resort. Thank you again for
9:06
all that you've done.
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Speechless. Thank you so much. It has
9:12
been such a joy and privilege to be a
9:14
part of all of this. So, thank thank you
9:16
and I'll give you a hug.
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>> Hey. So, thank you thank you so much,
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Kim and Jill. Can we give it up one more
9:36
And now it is time to introduce this
9:38
year's CHOC Walk Ambassadors. Each year
9:41
someone is chosen to represent Rady
9:44
Children's Hospital Orange County at
9:47
various events throughout the year. For
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2026, the CHOC Walk Ambassadors are the
10:12
>> Good morning, everyone, and happy CHOC
10:17
>> WE ARE SO HONORED
10:20
TO KICK off this year's CHOC Walk as
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Team Carter Strong Forever.
10:27
Today, we get to experience a magical
10:29
morning at Disneyland Resort. But,
10:31
having watched our son, Carter, go
10:33
through cancer treatment at CHOC, we
10:35
know firsthand that magic takes place at
10:36
CHOC every single day.
10:39
By participating today, fundraising,
10:41
walking, and spreading awareness, you
10:44
are helping fund that magic for
10:45
countless children and families.
10:48
Look around. Everyone here has a reason
10:51
Some are walking miracles due to the
10:54
life-saving care they received at CHOC.
10:56
Some work at CHOC and are part of that
11:00
And for those like us, walking in memory
11:02
of someone that they miss so dearly,
11:05
know that every step today keeps their
11:07
story and legacy alive.
11:09
They are remembered always.
11:18
>> To everyone joining today, know that
11:20
you're part of something so much bigger
11:23
Thank you for helping ensure that every
11:25
child has the chance at a long, healthy,
11:30
Now, let's get ready to WALK FOR CHUCK.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH. AND ALSO, CAN WE say
11:39
happy birthday to 10?
11:44
What a great way to spend your birthday.
11:46
But, you know what also a great way is
11:48
to commemorate this with a photo. So,
11:49
let's go ahead and grab a photo. Let's
11:51
invite all of us, Jill, Kim, Mickey and
11:54
Minnie to join us in a photo.
12:23
>> Amazing. Thank you. Okay, birthday song.
12:27
>> And we want to thank you and your whole
12:29
family for your inspiration and your
12:31
strength and for being here today. At
12:33
this time, we invite you to join the
12:35
rest of your team to get ready FOR THE
12:41
>> THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. SO, while they do
12:43
that, we are going to bring back Hannah
12:45
up for a quick warm-up with Mickey and
12:49
Let's give it up for Hannah.
12:54
>> All right. What a way to start the Chuck
12:56
Walk. OKAY, ARE WE READY TO GET WALKING?
13:00
OKAY, first everyone give me your best
13:02
shake out you can, yeah? [music]
13:03
However and wherever you are.
13:06
First, we're going to warm up our
13:07
bodies. So, start by tipping your chin
13:09
side to side [music] four times. Yeah,
13:11
let me see all those Mickey ears go side
13:13
to side. Nice. Now, shoulder rolls up
13:14
and back a couple times.
13:17
>> Good. Then, reach one arm up. Let me see
13:20
everyone's one arm up.
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>> Nice job. One more time. Okay, cross one
13:28
arm over and then in place just tap your
13:30
toe to [music] the beat.
13:32
Wendy, great song. Thank you.
13:35
Good, switch it up, other way.
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>> Okay, now turn to one of your teammates
13:42
and say, "You got this." [music]
13:45
All right, we got one more thing to do
13:47
for our warm up before we repeat it
13:48
again. We're going to do a massive wave.
13:51
So, everyone, arms down. Starting at the
13:54
front all the way to the end of
13:55
Hollywood Main Street. Wave arms in the
13:58
air, not just your bodies, but let's
13:59
warm up our voices, too. Scream as loud
14:01
as you can. Ready? One, [music] two,
14:08
>> OH, AND WE made it all the way to the
14:11
end. All right, shake it [music] up one
14:16
Okay, let's dip our chin side to side
14:17
again, four times. We'll know it a
14:19
little bit better this time.
14:22
>> I love seeing everyone out there shrug
14:23
your shoulders up and back and down,
14:27
Good, now put one arm up, shake it out.
14:31
Good, put the other arm up.
14:33
Shake it out and go, "Woo!"
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Do it again, GO, "WOO!"
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GOOD, STRETCH IT ACROSS and then tap
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Shake it out, other way.
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>> Okay, we're going to do that wave one
14:52
more time, but this time I want you to
14:54
jump [music] and yell as loud as you can
14:56
when you put your arms in the air.
14:58
Ready? Here we go, on the count of
15:06
>> I think we got one more in us. Ready?
15:08
Arms down. Here we go. One,
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>> That was amazing, everyone. Give
15:17
yourselves a round of applause for that
15:23
if you are here for the first time, let
15:25
me hear you make some noise.
15:30
If you've been here Wendy what was it
15:31
longer than two years?
15:33
If you've been here longer than two
15:35
years, let me hear YOU MAKE SOME NOISE.
15:39
ANYONE BEYOND FIVE YEARS? LET ME HEAR
15:43
SOUNDS GOOD. OH, WE ARE SO happy to have
15:46
all of you here today. Now, we have a
15:48
couple reminders as the clock walk is
15:50
about to begin. First, this is not a
15:52
race. So, think of yourselves as a team
15:55
walking together. So, everyone be
15:56
careful out there. Stay hydrated, stay
15:59
in your designated walking areas. There
16:01
will be one water station along the way.
16:04
Take your time, have fun, and most of
16:05
all, be safe. So, walkers, are you READY
16:08
FOR THE 2026 CHOCOLATE WALK?
16:13
MICKEY, MINNIE, ARE YOU READY FOR THE
16:14
2026 Chocolate Walk?
16:16
All right, I need all of you at home. WE
16:18
ARE GOING TO COUNT DOWN from three and
16:20
yell walk after one. Wendy, will you
16:23
give us a drum roll, please?
16:34
>> [cheering and music]
16:37
ALL RIGHT, SO WALK AND CHOP WALKERS. SO
16:43
dance along, sing along.
16:49
a lonely little swingers home.
16:52
The church bell rings and I sing.
16:54
I wish you were here. I'd have some
16:56
fun cuz that's what's bothering [music]
16:58
I want to be a man, man
17:01
of the stroll right in the town. [music]
17:03
I can't be just like the other man.
17:06
I'm tired of walking around.
