Care. Compassion. Cuddles
Providing arms to hold every child in need at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Our Challenge: While there are plenty of people ready to volunteer to hold these little ones, there are insufficient resources to manage the program. We have a goal of raising $257,000 to cover all program expenses for 3 full years. Once achieved, the real work can begin.
Purpose: Koala Corps was born from its founders’ deeply personal journey as CHLA parents. They endured six agonizing months in the hospital, where their newborn fought for her fragile life. During their stay, they witnessed something else that was heartbreaking—too many babies alone in their cribs. Seeing the need for more volunteers to provide comfort, they created the Koala Corps with a singular mission:
Fund a full-time coordinator for the CHLA cuddler program. This role is essential to recruiting, training, and growing a network of volunteer cuddlers, ensuring that every baby who is alone has someone to hold them.
Our Challenge: While there are plenty of people ready to volunteer to hold these little ones, there are insufficient resources to manage the program. We have a goal of raising $257,000 to cover all program expenses for 3 years at a time.
