Looking for a fun way to spend the day with the family while giving back? Join UCLA Health’s 26th Annual Party on the Pier, Sunday, October 25th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy carnival games, prizes, unlimited rides, celebrity appearances, crafts, treats, and much more. Proceeds support vital hospital programs, research, and innovative treatments for children and families. Get your tickets today at partyonthepier.ucla.edu.

Aired October 18, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to UCLA Health CEO and President Johnese Spisso about the event and the ways this money will advance treatment and care for so many sick kids who need it. Money raised goes to high-priority hospital programs, groundbreaking research and innovative treatments that transform lives.

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital:

• UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's mission is to provide state-of-the art treatment for children in a compassionate atmosphere, as well as conduct research that improves the understanding and treatment of pediatric diseases and to train the next generation of leaders in pediatrics.
• The children’s hospital is a vital component of UCLA Health. A renowned academic medical center, UCLA Health harnesses the resources and capabilities of a major research university to drive innovation and excellence in patient care in a healing environment.
• Care is available in all major subspecialties, including: pediatric oncology, pediatric neurology, pediatric critical care, pediatric orthopedics and pediatric cardiology, among many other areas. In addition, the Chase Child Life/Child Development Program and Pediatric Pain & Palliative Care program help ease the hospital experience.
• With an unwavering commitment to family-centered care, access to innovative therapies, specialized emotional support and language services to ensure all families receive effective communication, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is a place where all patients find hope, health and a healing environment.

 Party on the Pier:

• Party on the Pier is UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital’s signature annual fundraising event
• Funds raised support the highest priority clinical programs and leading research for children.
• Donations support pediatric patient care, research, innovative programs, and resources for families

UCLA Health is proud to celebrate 26 years of Party on the Pier and its immeasurable impact on children’s well-being. Proceeds from this signature fundraising event provide vital resources for high-priority hospital programs, groundbreaking research and innovative treatments that transform lives. The hospital’s visionary medical team and philanthropic partners are building a brighter future for families in Southern California and beyond. Visit uclahealth.org/mattel to learn more. Thank you for your support!