34th annual fundraiser, presented by Disneyland® Resort, united the community on Aug. 2
ORANGE, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2026) — CHOC Walk in the Park, presented by Disneyland® Resort, raised a record-breaking $3.9 million for Rady Children’s Health, Orange County (Rady Children’s), formerly CHOC, during its 34th annual event Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. The yearly fundraising event supports pediatric programs, specialty care, education, and research, helping to provide exceptional care to children regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
At sunrise, more than 7,000 walkers, organized into over 400 teams, followed an approximately 3-mile route through Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park before the parks opened to the public. The morning brought together patients, families, community teams, businesses, schools, Disneyland® Resort cast members, and supporters for a celebration centered on hope, gratitude, and children’s health.
“The magic of CHOC Walk isn’t just in the parks—it’s in the compassion and generosity of the people who show up for children year after year,” said Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, president and CEO of Rady Children’s Health. “We are humbled by our community’s incredible support, which helps ensure thousands of children and families have access to the expert care and resources they need when they need them most.”
The 2026 event continued CHOC Walk’s more-than-three-decade tradition of uniting individuals, companies, schools, and community groups around pediatric health. Presented by Disneyland® Resort, the walk featured special entertainment and unexpected moments throughout both parks, creating a memorable setting while keeping the focus on the children and families served by Rady Children’s.
Although the 2026 walk has concluded, the work it supports continues year-round. Supporters can learn more about CHOC Walk, follow updates on upcoming events, and find additional ways to support Rady Children’s Health at chocwalk.org.
ABOUT RADY CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Rady Children’s Health is one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems, recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. Established in January 2025 through the merger of the parent companies of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, Rady Children’s Health brings together two nationally recognized, award-winning pediatric organizations with a combined legacy of more than a century of caring for children. With three hospitals, a growing network of primary and specialty care centers across six counties, and two of the region’s Level 1 pediatric trauma centers, Rady Children’s Health provides exceptional, compassionate care to children and families throughout Southern California and beyond. Building on its longstanding strengths in scientific discovery and advanced medicine, the health system is dedicated to advancing hope, health and healing through leading-edge research, innovative treatments and expanded access to specialized pediatric care.
ABOUT DISNEYLAND RESORT
Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort features two theme parks – Disneyland Park, the original Disney theme park, and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District dining, entertainment and shopping complex. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and Pixar Place Hotel. When it opened July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment and continues to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights. Open daily, year-round. For more information, visit Disneyland.com.
