Healthcare in Los Angeles

In August 2009 the largest healthcare event of its kind was held in downtown Los Angeles at the Forum. For eight days non-profits and volunteers came together to treat 12,000 patients in LA who were in need of basic healthcare. This year, the event has been strengthened and were are doing it again at the Sports Arena.

Giving Children Hope’s mobile medical clinic will act as the pediatric center for the entire event. Additionally, we have been asked to provide medical supplies, medicines and equipment for this seven day event. Your support is always leveraged with in-kind donations. On average for every dollar we raise we distribute $37 worth of medical product.

Over 2.7 million children and adults live in Orange and LA counties and are uninsured. Uninsured individuals use the ER as their primary care facilities where the costs are 3-5 times higher. Poor oral health is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, premature birth, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Please make a gift today!