The World Children’s Transplant Fund Hosts “Seed of Life” Honoring Baydsar Thomasian, Deputy District Director 24th District and Valerie McCaffrey Film Producer. Casting Director

Stars and Hollywood professionals coming out to support WCTF who support children worldwide in need of organ transplant operations

Los Angeles, CA

Join film/tv star Lorenzo Lamas, Oscar winning film star Eric Roberts, Eliza Roberts , John Savage (Godfather 3), Fiona Dourif, star of NBC’s The Pitt, along with William Stanford Davis (Abbott Elementary), Nathan Broxton (The Thundermans), Julian Aude (LA Galaxy Soccer Player), Donna Pescow (Even Stevens, Saturday Night Fever, Angie), Theresa Celeste (Fight Night Million Dollar Heist), Joe Cortese (Green Book), James Quatrochi (Tulsa King), LA Chief of Police Dennis McCarthy, and former Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock, who will serve as event auctioneer.

The dinner will be hosted by, mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Araksya Karapetyan, well known KTTV Los Angeles News Anchor. Presenting the award will be Mark Kroeker, former LAPD Deputy Chief and Founder/Chairman of the WCTF. In attendance will be members of the WCTF Board including Former Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine.

What: The World Children’s Transplant Fund (WCTF), and its Founder and Board Chairman, Mark Kroeker, are pleased to host the Hearts of Gold Dinner, celebrating Hearts of Gold Award Recipient Mr. Mark Wittcoff in recognition of his exemplary life of philanthropy and concern for children of our world.

When/Where: September 18, 2025
5:00 PM PST: Cocktail reception and red carpet
6:00 PM PST: dinner and program

Within the elegant showroom housing Galpin Ford’s personal collection, not open to the public, of legendary cars and vehicles. Galpin Auto Sports 15600 Roscoe Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406

Quotes:

Lorenzo Lamas, Actor and Advocate

“I’ve been involved with WCTF since the mid 80s and was intrigued by the kind of charity this was. Supporting causes for kids and animals are my two favorites and at the time I went to a fashion show and that’s where I met Mark Kroeker who was speaking. For a few years I held a motorcycle charity ride here in Los Angeles to raise money for WCTF, and I’ve been a spokesperson for many years. I’ve been so fortunate to give back to causes that are worthwhile where people’s lives are directly affected by the donations that people make. Through the foundation dinners we’ve had over the years, I’ve also been able to meet some of the young people whose lives have been saved because of WCTF. And it’s real life when you meet a child that is directly affected by the work that Mark and the charity does and it’s so satisfying and fulfilling, and I love that.”

Mark Kroeker, Former LAPD Deputy Chief and Founder of the WCTF Stated:

“For more than 35 years the World Children’s Transplant Fund has been eagerly assisting to improve the opportunities for children to have lifesaving organ transplants by training surgeons and teams, providing technology where needed and supporting organ donor awareness around the world including right here in the USA.

The World Children’s Transplant Fund (WCTF): Since it was launched 35 years ago, the WCTF has been helping children and transplant surgeons around the world, in such countries as Argentina, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Uzbekistan, Armenia. Poland and right here in the USA. Hundreds of children are alive today because of the relentless efforts of the WCTF. For more information, or to make a contribution visit https://www.wctf.org/

Mr. Mark Wittcoff: Mark’s journey began in 1989 when he volunteered as Vice President and Treasurer of The World Children’s Transplant Fund at just 25. Today, he is the General Partner at KW Commercial Landmark, a real estate firm affiliated with Keller Williams Beverly Hills. His passion for improving communities extends beyond his professional work, as he is the founder and trustee of the Wittcoff Foundation, supporting education, healthcare, climate initiatives, and partnerships aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

Media Contact Details
Deborah Gilels
THE WORLD CHILDREN'S TRANSPLANT FUND
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Phone: 818-648-9513
Website: www.wctf.org