The annual Amigos del los Ninos fundraising luncheon Tuesday presented $200,700 in donations to Orange County youth and other charities.
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close was the guest speaker. Close, who led the Bruins to the national championship in the spring, talked about her life as a coach, how the 2025-26 team bonded together to reach its goals, and how all-time great UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden was an important inspiration.
The event was held at Hotel Fera in Orange.
Amigos de los Ninos accepts donations all year to distribute to its causes. Twenty-five youth programs received funding Tuesday, with the smallest donation $7,000.
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The organizations include sports programs for physically-challenges kids, suicide prevention, and many other causes.
If Amigos de los Ninos can raise $30,000 or more by 11 a.m. Wednesday, anonymous donors will team up to add $30,000 to the total.
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Go to amigosdelosninos.com to donate and learn more.