This Year's Speaker: 

Adelaide (16)

 Adelaide (16) will share her powerful journey of resilience, hope, and gratitude. At just a few months old, Addie faced a rare and life-threatening congenital heart defect that required multiple open-heart surgeries and 89 days in the hospital at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Thanks to the extraordinary care she received, Addie not only survived, but is now thriving with an infectious love of life. Today, she is passionate about advocating for every child to have the same chance she was given. Her story is a moving testament to the life-saving impact of expert medical care, compassion, and the unwavering support she found at CHLA.

We are delighted to have Addie as our 2026 Luncheon of Hope Speaker!