Giving New Hope Benefit
Children's Burn Foundation's
30th Annual Giving New Hope Benefit
at the Beverly Hilton March 4, 2025
Honoring Barbara and Charles Pratt, Jr.
Giving New Hope Award
Honoring Wallis Annenberg
Spirit of Humanity Award
About Our 2024 Giving New Hope Benefit
Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of our Giving New Hope benefit! When a devastating burn changes a child's life, the road to recovery is often challenging. For three decades, Children’s Burn Foundation has supported children and families on this journey, providing a roadmap for healing. This past year, we impacted a record 164,000 lives, showing that, despite setbacks, these children can achieve lives full of potential and hope.
Since most burns are preventable, we are dedicated to educating communities in California and worldwide about burn prevention and treatment. On March 4, 2025, we will gather at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate these remarkable children and our advancements in burn prevention education. We will honor Barbara and Charles Pratt, Jr. with the Giving New Hope Award for their commitment to our mission, and Wallis Annenberg will receive the Spirit of Humanity Award for her contributions to our community.
Barbara and Charles are dedicated philanthropists with a long history of serving Children’s Burn Foundation and other charitable organizations. Barbara is a founding member of the Council, serving as President from 2015 to 2019 and as Secretary of the Foundation Board since 2016. Her extensive involvement includes leadership roles in fundraising events and committees focused on Marketing and Development. She is also active with Mitchell College, where she chairs the Trustees Committee, and has contributed to numerous
educational institutions and causes. Charles has been a board member of Children’s Burn Foundation since 1995, participating in the Prevention and Education and Development Committees. He shares Barbara’s commitment to community service, holding leadership roles at Mitchell College. Charles is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, director, and showrunner on multiple television shows, including Desperate Housewives and Melrose Place. Together, Barbara and Charles exemplify an inspiring spirit of generosity and dedication.
Wallis is a renowned philanthropist and champion for children’s causes, making a significant impact through her support of Children’s Burn Foundation since its inception. As the first recipient of the Giving New Hope award, she has been a vital advocate for burn prevention and recovery. A life trustee of the University of Southern California, she has received numerous accolades, including recognition from the Kennedy Center and the California African American Museum. Wallis serves on the boards of prestigious institutions, including the California Science Center, the LA Philharmonic, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her commitment to philanthropy extends beyond the arts; she advocates for social justice and community development, exemplifying her mission to uplift underserved populations and foster a brighter future for children.
We encourage you to join our celebration. Your support plays a crucial role in the lives of the brave children we serve.
Thank you for supporting our mission to heal children and prevent burn injuries.
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Photos From Our 2024 Giving New Hope Benefit
Videos From Our 2024 Giving New Hope Benefit
Voices of Inspiration
Elizabeth
Meet the Moms of CBF
2024 GNH Honoree Fire Chief Gregory W. Barton
Children of CBF
What We Do
Children's Burn Foundation is the only organization that heals child burn survivors and their families through comprehensive physical, financial and emotional care while educating communities care in California and across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns.
