The California State Treasurer's Office has proposed a Disneyland-themed specialty license plate to raise funds for 13 general acute care children's hospitals statewide. The plan, announced May 5, requires DMV approval, an approved design and at least 7,500 preorders to proceed. Sequential plates would cost $50 and personalized plates $103, with annual renewal fees of $40 and $83 respectively. Proceeds would support "essential but uncompensated" services such as personnel, education and patient-support programs.
Disneyland-Themed License Plates Could Raise Funds for 13 California Children's Hospitals
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.Credit: Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort
The California State Treasurer's Office announced on May 5 a proposed partnership with Disneyland Resort, the California Children's Hospital Association (CCHA) and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) to create a Disneyland-themed specialty license plate. If approved, proceeds from plate sales would support 13 general acute care children's hospitals across California.
How the Program Would Work
The proposal must receive approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Before the program can move forward, the treasurer's office must submit an official application, finalize and get DMV approval for a plate design, and secure at least 7,500 preorders.
A photo of Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Costs and Fees
The treasurer's office outlined the proposed pricing: a sequential (standard) plate would cost $50 and a personalized plate $103 at purchase. Annual renewal fees would be $40 for sequential plates and $83 for personalized plates, in addition to regular vehicle registration fees.
Where the Money Would Go
Proceeds are intended to benefit 13 general acute care children's hospitals that treat conditions such as cancer, congenital heart disease and cystic fibrosis. The treasurer's office said funds would support "essential but uncompensated" services and programs, including personnel, education costs and services that aid children's care, recovery and wellbeing.
"Walt Disney was dedicated to bringing the magic of Disney to children's hospitals, and we are honored to carry that legacy forward," said Jill Estorino, president of Disneyland Resort. "By deepening our support for children's hospitals right here in California, we are reinforcing Walt's promise to deliver moments of joy, comfort and inspiration to kids when they need it most."
"We're grateful to CHFFA and Disneyland for this initiative, which will support children and families going through some of their toughest moments," said Ann-Louise Kuhns, president and CEO of CCHA.
"In this time when Californians are struggling to get access to care, we are thrilled to help unlock new funding to help expand care, improve health outcomes, and promote the well-being of children with serious and complex medical needs," said Treasurer Fiona Ma, chair of CHFFA. She added that the office plans to advance the application, reveal the design and begin preorders in the months ahead.
The CHFFA has launched a website with more information about the proposed design and preorder opportunities. Interested Californians can visit the CHFFA site to learn more or sign up to be notified when preorders open.
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