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WHEN & WHERE

Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:00 am-2:00 pm Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Carnival games with exclusive prizes*
  • Celebrity appearances and photo opportunities
  • Meal vouchers and carnival treats
  • Crafts and activities in the play zone
  • UCLA People-Animal Connection therapy dogs
*Tickets for carnival games and experiences sold separately. This is a cashless event; only cards will be accepted.

Guests are encouraged to explore alternate methods of transportation to avoid area traffic. Party on the Pier staff will be stationed along the driveway to guide guests from Ocean Avenue to Lot 1 North parking. Event staff and signage will subsequently direct attendees to the check-in area.
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Making a Difference

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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!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your commitment will advance crucial clinical programs and leading-edge research for children’s health. Sponsorships of $6,000 or more provide admission tickets for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital patient families to enjoy the event.
  • 4 VIP tickets
  • 6 VIP tickets
  • 1 parking pass
  • 8 VIP tickets
  • 2 parking passes
  • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 1 patient family
  • Name on thousands of event invitations*
  • Name on event website
    • 15 VIP tickets
    • 4 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 2 patient families
    • All Seashell Sponsor recognition plus: a banner with your organization’s logo at the entrance of a ride or game
    • 20 VIP tickets
    • 6 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 3 patient families
    • All Starfish Sponsor recognition plus: inclusion in all media releases
    • 40 VIP tickets
    • 10 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 10 patient families
    • All Beach Cruiser Sponsor recognition plus: prominent banner placement at the entrance of a ride or game

    Help provide access to UCLA People-Animal Connection’s beloved therapy dogs.

    • 20 VIP tickets
    • 15 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 15 patient families
    • Verbal recognition during the event
    • Recognition on the event website

    Create a fun, vibrant space where children and families can play and connect.

    • 50 VIP tickets
    • 15 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 15 patient families
    • Naming recognition for the play zone (adjacent to the VIP area)
    • Verbal recognition during the event
    • Recognition on the event website

    Establish a premium destination for the hospital’s most loyal supporters to gather at the heart of the event.

    • 50 VIP tickets
    • 15 parking passes
    • Sponsorship of admission tickets for 15 patient families
    • Naming recognition for the VIP area
    • Verbal recognition during the event
    • Inclusion in select media releases and promotional materials
    • Recognition on the event website

    *Invitation listing for sponsorships received by Aug. 4, 2026.

    ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

    It would be an honor to partner with you in support of children’s health.
    For details on customized packages, please contact Leigh Dierck at ldierck@mednet.ucla.edu or 310-569-9657.

    2026 PARTY ON THE PIER SPONSORS

    As a Party on the Pier sponsor, you’ll be in great company. UCLA Health is pleased to acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals, foundations and companies who have sponsored this year's Party on the Pier. Additional thanks to those not on this list who play an important role in making this event possible.

    LIGHTHOUSE SPONSOR

    Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation logo

    PLAY ZONE SPONSOR

    Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation Logo

    BEACH CRUISER SPONSORS

    The Change Reaction

    Dr. Neal and Beth Cutler

    Brynn and Ryan Efune

    Mia and John Janick

    Ellen and Richard Sandler

    Janet and Ray Scherr

    Brad and Karen Sraberg

    STARFISH SPONSORS

    Bank of America

    Fineberg Foundation

    Jamie and Todd Hasson

    Interscope Geffen A&M

    Bobby and Rebecca Khorshidi

    Allen and Anita Kohl

    Esther and Joie Manda

    Hillary and Lance Milken

    Bari Milken Bernstein and Fred Bernstein

    Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation

    Stephanie and Nick Sandler

    Cari Wolk/Athena Parking

    SEASHELL SPONSORS

    The Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation

    Page and Lou Adler

    Glenn Bozarth

    Amber and Jeffrey Cohen

    Michael and Hannah An Dreyer

    GMH Foundation

    Stephen and Renee Gingold and Susan Rogers

    Liz and Evan Greenspan

    Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir

    EJ and Gregory Milken

    Monique and Howie Rosenthal

    TOY SPONSOR

    Mattel logo

    2026 PARTY ON THE PIER COMMITTEE

    Sunny Barach

    Bari Milken Bernstein

    Masha Chase

    Brynn and Ryan Efune*

    Tracie Friedman

    Jennifer Gardner

    Joely Glaswand

    Jamie Hasson

    Mia Janick

    Rebecca Khorshidi

    Brooke Lande

    Loris Lunsford*

    Esther Manda

    Amanda and Nick Matus

    Hillary Milken

    Jodi Perlman

    Stephanie Sandler

    Devon Strauss

    Emily and Justin Strauss

    *Event Co-Chairs

    UCLA MATTEL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOARD

    Lou Adler

    Page Adler

    Raul Anaya

    Eric Borstein

    Glenn Bozarth

    Jeffrey H. Cohen

    Beth Cutler

    Heidi Eddy-Dorn

    Andrea Feinberg

    Beth C. Friedman

    Stephen Gingold

    Nancy Glaser

    Liz Greenspan

    Alan Kaye

    Bobby Khorshidi

    Louise Linton

    Debbie Lustig

    Hillary Milken, chair

    Lori Milken

    Anand Murthy

    Jodi Perlman

    Robin Richards

    Monique Rosenthal, vice chair

    Ellen Sandler

    Ray Scherr

    Carl Schuster

    Brad Sraberg

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