Freddie Freeman Donates $1M to Children’s Hospital

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea donated $1 million to the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), where their son Maximus was treated for Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2024. Maximus spent over a week in the pediatric intensive care unit, and Freeman temporarily left the team to support his family during this period. The Freemans credited CHOC staff with saving Maximus's life, inspiring their substantial donation to support critical pediatric care. This gift continues their history of philanthropy, including previous contributions to wildfire and pandemic relief efforts. Freeman received a standing ovation when he returned to the Dodgers and helped lead the team to a World Series title. Maximus is reportedly making significant progress in his recovery.