As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Throughout the afternoon, players made bedside visits across several units, offering words of encouragement, signing autographed cards, and sharing Kings-themed gifts such as socks, bobbleheads, figurines, and coloring sheets.

“This visit reflects the core of what AEG’s LA Kings strive to do in the community—show up, engage, and support organizations making a real impact,” said Gabe Gelbard, Manager of Community Relations for the LA Kings. “CHLA’s work is critical to families across Los Angeles, and this partnership allows us to contribute in a meaningful and consistent way.”

The annual visit underscores the depth of the Kings’ long-standing partnership with CHLA, which has generated more than $5 million in support through the Kings Care Foundation. In 2023, the organization expanded its commitment with an additional $1 million investment to bolster essential CHLA programs, including the Blood Donor Center, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Sickle Cell Disease Program.

CHLA—one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers—serves thousands of families each year across more than 350 specialty programs. Community-driven initiatives such as Make March Matter continue to raise vital funds and awareness to advance the hospital’s mission of improving children’s health and well-being.

For the patients who met the team, Wednesday’s visit provided a welcome break from daily treatments—an afternoon filled with connection, encouragement, and the unmistakable energy of LA Kings hockey.

As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Throughout the afternoon, players made bedside visits across several units, offering words of encouragement, signing autographed cards, and sharing Kings-themed gifts such as socks, bobbleheads, figurines, and coloring sheets.

“This visit reflects the core of what AEG’s LA Kings strive to do in the community—show up, engage, and support organizations making a real impact,” said Gabe Gelbard, Manager of Community Relations for the LA Kings. “CHLA’s work is critical to families across Los Angeles, and this partnership allows us to contribute in a meaningful and consistent way.”

The annual visit underscores the depth of the Kings’ long-standing partnership with CHLA, which has generated more than $5 million in support through the Kings Care Foundation. In 2023, the organization expanded its commitment with an additional $1 million investment to bolster essential CHLA programs, including the Blood Donor Center, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Sickle Cell Disease Program.

CHLA—one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers—serves thousands of families each year across more than 350 specialty programs. Community-driven initiatives such as Make March Matter continue to raise vital funds and awareness to advance the hospital’s mission of improving children’s health and well-being.

For the patients who met the team, Wednesday’s visit provided a welcome break from daily treatments—an afternoon filled with connection, encouragement, and the unmistakable energy of LA Kings hockey.