Goldie Hawn will be honoured with the Power of a Wish Award at the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Wish Gala on 5 December at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Her son, actor Oliver Hudson, will present the award.
In a statement, Hawn said: 'My life has always been guided by the pursuit of joy. Children embody that joy so naturally, yet I’ve also seen how stress and uncertainty can dim their light. When a child feels overwhelmed, even dreaming can seem out of reach. These children have tackled challenges with such bravery and determination, and are so deserving of the hope a wish experience can bring. I’m proud to accept the Power of a Wish Award to help Make-A-Wish deliver more joy to those families who need it most.'
Anthony Anderson will host the gala, which will feature a performance by Finneas. The event aims to raise funds to grant 100 life-changing wishes for families in the Greater Los Angeles area. Disney executive Sally Hopkins Conner will also be honoured with the Philanthropic Leader Award for her decade-long support, including serving as board chair and producing pro bono commercials.
Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles has granted more than 10,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses. The annual gala brings together industry leaders, wish families, corporations and celebrities to celebrate the organisation's mission.
