Holidays from the Heart originally began as the Elf Program in 1993 with the sponsorship of two families whose children were undergoing bone marrow transplants. Since then, the program has grown to include over 300 families (1,600 individuals). Patients from virtually all of the hospitals pediatric subspecialties and outreach programs are invited to participate in this special event.

For 13 years, sponsors and volunteers have been delivering holidays from the heart to families who need it most. It is our hope to nurture this programs expansion so that it can carry on this extraordinary holiday tradition at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.



This webpage is dedicated to the Zolla family for their incredible efforts and contributions to the program since its inception. Over the years, three generations of Zolla family members have worked to provide families in need with gifts for the holiday seasons.

In 2005, Ed Zolla helped sponsor over 50 families in our program. After Eds passing, his family is continuing on with the tradition of touching the lives of so many. Holidays from the Heart would like to thank the Zollas for their tremendous contribution. Their passion and philanthropy embodies the very best of this wonderful program.