Tag: CHOC
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Bring Healthy Dose of Disney Magic to CHOC [Children’s Hospital of Orange County]
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse recently visited CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) to brighten up the lives of young patients and their families who are staying there. This led to happy sounds of happy voices and laughter as the Disney magic that brought also brought much-needed moments of joy to a hospital stay. This…
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2024 CHOC Walk in the Park Coming to Disneyland in July
The 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park date has been announced. This year, the walk that supports the Children’s Hospital of Orange County will be taking place at the Disneyland Resort on the morning of July 21, 2024. This is earlier than previous years and promises to be a whole lot of fun while making…
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‘Tis the Season to Support CHOC!
The holidays are always a season of giving. One of the organizations that we love to support and give to is the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). CHOC not only provides medical care for children but also goes to great efforts to make the experience one that allows children to be kids. CHOC also…
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Rockin’ Around the Geekmas Tree – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #691
Welcome to the Geekmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! This year continues the tradition of random celebrations, gift exchanges, Mr. Daps’ new instrument, a musical moment, and of course puppets! This year’s Geekmas episode also focuses on supporting The Carousel of Possibilities to help support The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopment Center at CHOC. This continues the support…
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Support CHOC on Giving Tuesday!
On Giving Tuesday we all have a chance to make a difference! Today we have the chance to help support CHOC through “The Carousel of Possible Dreams” fundraiser. This event is taking place on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in the Carousel Court of South Coast Plaza from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This will raise money…
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Take a Holiday Spin and Support CHOC!
The holidays are a time for giving and making a difference for those who need it. There are many different ways to do this that can be meaningful and help us remember the spirit of the season. One way is by supporting the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. This year, specifically, you can support the…
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UPDATE: CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge
Last week on GEEKS CORNER, the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge came into being. The premise behind this challenge is that if both Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear raise $250 each, they would make and then eat Pickle Milkshakes utilizing the pickles that they made on a previous episode. One pickle flavor is spicy and…
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Gwen Stefani to Perform at the Honda Center and Also Support CHOC!
Gwen Stefani is returning to perform at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on September 9, 2023. When she does so, some of the proceeds from the tickets sold will be going to support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, more commonly known as CHOC. Gwen Stefani Tickets Tickets go on sale for this concert…
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Anaheim Ducks’ CHOC Day on March 12
The Anaheim Ducks’ annual CHOC Day is returning on March 12th. On this day, hockey fans and CHOC supporters can come together to watch the Anaheim Ducks while also raising funds and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Along with supporting CHOC through the purchasing of tickets, there will be a very limited…
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Panda Express® Matching Gifts to CHOC Through Midnight Tonight!
Recently, Daps Magic shared that we redefined what the “Daps” in Daps Magic stands for. As we embark on this journey of Disney and positive stuff, we are looking for ways to not just cover positive stuff, but also to make a positive impact. Today there is an opportunity to do just that with one…
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CHOC Adventure is TODAY! Here is How You Can Still Support!
CHOC Adventure, celebrating 30 years of the CHOC Walk in the Park, is today! This year’s event is a part with a purpose in Disney California Adventure. It will include special offerings like a private showing of World of Color and Choco treats (a portion of the proceeds donated to the CHOC Foundation). Disney friends…
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Fundraising Deadline to Attend CHOC Adventure Extended!
The fundraising deadline for those wishing to attend the CHOC Adventure at Disney California Adventure on August 27, 2022, has been extended. The new deadline is August 20, 2022. This adds 15 days of fundraising for those wishing to attend and raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Funds must be turned…
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Adventures and Anniversaries – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #617
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is an exciting week full of adventure and anniversaries! The adventure is the CHOC Adventure, coming to Disney California Adventure on August 27th. The GEEKS welcome Assistant Vice President Community Engagement Zach Abrams to the show. Together they enjoy a chat about CHOC Walk and CHOC Adventure. To join…
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CHOC Adventure is the Party of All Parties to Celebrate 30 Years of CHOC Walk in the Park
On August 27, 2022, supporters of CHOC will descend on Disney California Adventure for a night full of magic in celebration of CHOC Walk’s 30th anniversary. Because of the global events of the last two years, the 30th anniversary of CHOC Walk in the Park has not been able to be celebrated properly. This year,…
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Reimagined CHOC Walk Announced for August 27
Today it was announced that to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CHOC Walk, are reimagined version will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022. An email was sent out today by CHOC announcing what is being called CHOC Adventure in the Park. The email shared the following: We’re honoring the 30th anniversary of the…
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Tickets Now On Sale for CHOC Follies!
Tickets are now available for the CHOC Follies. This is a musical fundraiser that has members of the community coming together to sing and dance in support of CHOC’s (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) mission to advance children’s health. It will be presented on April 1st and 2nd at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at…
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Merry Little GEEKMAS – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1210 (#584)
Welcome to another GEEKMAS episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, we have a lot of really exciting things happening in the show with some very special guests. First off, we are really excited to welcome Zach Abrams from CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) to the show to talk about Deck the Halls! This special…
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Extra Magic Brought to Patients at CHOC with “Deck the Halls”
The holidays can be the most magical time of year, especially for children. It can also be a difficult time for some who may be spending it in a hospital. Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) wants to make sure that when patients and their families are at CHOC during the holidays, the magic still…
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CHOC Champions League Kicks Off This Saturday!
The CHOC Champions League kicks off this week and starts two weekends of competition to support CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County). The CHOC Champions League is a series of esports tournaments that will bring people together and also raise funds for CHOC following the excitement and success of this year’s virtual CHOC Walk! This…
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Virtual CHOC Walk Kicks off with Disney Magic, New Memories, and Lots of Heart!
The CHOC Walk is a bit different this year. Because of the pandemic, this year’s CHOC Walk is being celebrated virtually. The event, which is usually held at the Disneyland Resort, took to the internet on the afternoon of May 22 and then to local neighborhoods as thousands of people walked to raise money and…
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Disney Imagineer and Former “CHOC Kid” Helps Bring Magic and Smiles to Children’s Hospitals
We are just two days away from the first-ever virtual CHOC Walk in the Park! To celebrate this incredible fundraising experience, Disney is highlighting Disney Imagineer Katie Barnes, who spent years growing up in the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Barnes has had the opportunity to create magic in children’s hospitals, even CHOC! “The first…
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“Gamers For CHOC” Come Together for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Can you believe CHOC Walk is just over a month away? This annual event brings big hearts together as participants raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. To help reach this year’s $2 million goal, gaming companies have established “Gamers for CHOC,” which raises money in a whole new way! This new initiative…
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CHOC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Deck the Halls Event
On Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) had a wonderful event to spread holiday cheer to its patience. Deck the Halls was a virtual celebration for the patients of CHOC. Throughout the course of the event, goody bags were delivered to patients. There was also a special virtual celebration that…
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Virtual CHOC Walk Date Announced!
The virtual CHOC Walk date has been officially announced! On March 20, 2021 the first virtual CHOC Walk will be celebrated. According to an email sent out by CHOC, the event will be “a celebration of the amazing achievements of our community—and some secret surprises, too! Leading up to this special event, we’ll be unveiling…