Orthopedic Institute for Children and Exela

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Help us help kids @ OIC

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When you’re a kid, to play is to be happy! However, for some kids, it’s not so easy. Orthopaedic Institute for Children provides help for these children, but they can’t do it without your support.

There’s no greater feeling than helping a child, and Exela is committed to helping OIC in this mission. We’ve partnered with OIC to help them raise $2 million by June, 2020. Every dollar raised will be used to provide outstanding patient care for the kids at OIC.

In addition to our partnership to raise money for OIC, we have really great news to announce! From now until June 30, 2020, every dollar donated will be doubled by the generosity of Renee and Meyer Luskin, up to $2 million. That's two million ways to help impact a child's life.

Exela can't do this without you. Please join us and Orthopaedic Institute for Children, as we take on this tremendous and worthwhile challenge. These children are counting on us!

Meet Kosta, Part of the Exela Family

Meet Our Kosta

A special note from Sarah and Andrej Jonovic:

Meet our son, Kosta. He was diagnosed with progressive infantile scoliosis at 17 months, a rare diagnosis of the spine that can be fatal if left untreated.

When we learned of Kosta’s curving spine we were terrified. Luckily for us, we had the ability to go any distance to pursue the world-class care he deserved. We were able to move 5,500 miles from London to Los Angeles so that Kosta could be treated at Orthopaedic Institute for Children with the care of Dr. Scaduto.

Though a surgeon, Dr. Scaduto recommended a non-invasive Mehta casting approach. We are thrilled to report that after just four years of treatment, only a minor curve remains in Kosta’s spine, with the promise of additional improvement as he continues to grow. Our son will stand tall for life thanks to OIC and Dr. Scaduto. This means everything to us.

All children who face incredible challenges deserve the same access to health care that our Kosta has. Would you consider giving a gift to OIC so that this team can continue to help other children who critically need treatment? Plus, every dollar will be doubled through June 30, 2020 by the Luskin Match Challenge.

We are so grateful both for your support and for being able to share our story with you.

Sarah and Andrej

Exela Donation

17,705

Thanks to contributions from the Exela community.

Donation Doubled

17,705

The matching gift from the Luskin Match Challenge.

Total Raised

35,410

To make world class treatment to children with musculoskeletal disorders possible.

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To make a gift by mail, send your check made out to Orthopaedic Institute for Children Foundation to: 403 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007-2664. To make a gift by phone call (213) 742-1500.

StandForKidsGala2020

OIC is hosting its annual Stand for Kids Gala on June 13, 2020 ― A Night of Heroic Proportions ― at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, where OIC will complete the $2M Luskin Match Challenge! The action-packed OIC Gala will celebrate the greatness of every member of the OIC and Exela community, from donors to patients, and doctors and staff. Together, we are all writing a real-life tale of triumph, hope, and inspiration for children like Kosta. This will be a night of heroes in action. Your generosity makes you a hero among these kids.

For more information about the 2020 Gala, visit the Gala website.

About OIC

Orthopaedic Institute for Children was founded in 1911 as Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital and today is the largest pediatric orthopaedic facility on the west coast focused solely on musculoskeletal conditions in children. In alliance with UCLA Health and with the support of the OIC Foundation, OIC advances pediatric orthopaedics worldwide through outstanding patient care, medical education and research. Our locations in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Westwood and Calexico treat the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic disorders and injuries. For more information, visit us at ortho-institute.org.