Jodie Sweetin, Crystal Minkoff, Lisa Ling & More Celebrate at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s 26th Annual Party on the Pier

Santa Monica, CA — UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s 26th Annual Party on the Pier returned to the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 25, for a day of rides, games and giving back.

The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, bringing together celebrities, families, and supporters for a worthy cause.

Special Guests

Notable celebrity guests included:

• Jodie Sweetin (Full House) — Sweetin grew up on screen as Stephanie Tanner on Full House and later returned to the role in Fuller House. Seeing a beloved family-TV face at a fundraiser focused on kids and families gave the guest list a warm nostalgia hit.

  

• Crystal Minkoff (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) — Many viewers know Minkoff from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; she also co-founded Real Coco, a coconut-products brand. Her appearance added a familiar Bravo personality with an entrepreneurial side to the mix.

  

• Lisa Ling — Ling began her reporting career with Channel One News and went on to host CNN’s documentary series This Is Life with Lisa Ling. Her presence brought a journalist known for exploring real lives and communities to a day celebrating care for children.
• Isaac Ordonez (Wednesday) — On Netflix’s Wednesday, Ordonez plays Pugsley Addams, bringing the classic Addams Family character to a new generation. His appearance linked a current young-star favorite with an event centered on kids and families.

  

  

• Anna Maria Perez de Tagle-Kline (Camp Rock) — Disney Channel fans may remember Perez de Tagle-Kline as Ashley DeWitt on Hannah Montana and Ella Pador in Camp Rock. Those roles put her in the middle of Disney’s music-comedy era—and made her a fun nostalgic guest for fans who grew up with those shows.

  

  

Event Highlights

Party on the Pier featured:

• Unlimited access to Pacific Park rides
• Dedicated VIP area
• Carnival games with prizes from Mattel Inc.
• Play Zone with creative crafts and activities sponsored by The Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation
• Carnival treats and therapy animals from UCLA’s People-Animal Connection

Proceeds provide unrestricted funding to high-priority programs that directly benefit children treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital locations worldwide. The hospital’s mission focuses on providing world-class care to children in need.

Major Sponsors

The event was made possible by major sponsors including the Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation, the Barach Family, The Change Reaction, Dr. Neal and Beth Cutler, Brynn and Ryan Efune, Mia and John Janick, Live Nation, Ellen and Richard Sandler, Janet and Ray Scherr, and Brad and Karen Sraberg.

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