On June 8, 2024, The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children received a $50 million dollar donation from Meyer and Renee Luskin at the annual Stand For Kids Gala. Mario Lopez hosted the Gala, and legendary classic rockers performed. Additionally, iconic announcer, Michael Buffer announced the historic donation.
The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) celebrated a spectacular night at the Stand for Kids Gala, supporting its mission to advance health equity for every child in Los Angeles and beyond, ensuring no child is turned away for lack of insurance. Supporters enjoyed an exclusive night of excitement and goodwill on the 50-yard line of SoFi Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility, which holds over 70,000 people, was transformed into an incredible evening of family fun for nearly 1,000 guests and supporters of LuskinOIC. The gala kicked off in the ultra-exclusive SoFi Social Club, where supporters like Chris and Anel Lopez Gorham, AnnaLynne McCord, J. August Richards and Joshua Gbor, Miss India Pooja Batra, and Mario Lopez, who hosted the gala, walked the blue carpet with LuskinOIC donors, community partners and patient ambassadors.
DJ Asha kept the crowd dancing until the Parade of Champions, led by LuskinOIC Ambassador and 2024 Paralympian, Ezra Frech, and LuskinOIC Ambassador and archery champion, Aria Easter, who lit Olympic torches. Dignitaries, including Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CD 37) and Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. (CD 9), highlighted LuskinOIC’s exceptional work over its 114-year history. The gala theme, “Sports Medicine: Heal Champions, Fuel Athletes,” raised funds to help children while honoring the champions of the LuskinOIC community
