WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Honored Hero of the 2011 Orange County Take Steps walk-a-thon, Allison Miller demonstrates strength and determination in her daily fight against digestive diseases.

DANIELLE HODGE

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Costa Mesa-based Share Our Selves marks its 41st year of adopting families out for the holidays through its Adopt a Family program. Find out how you can help.

LETICIA MAYORGA

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Spend a day touring architecturally unique south Orange County homes and help children in need.

FRED BLOOM

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Don't miss your chance to donate a toy for a good cause and receive free admission to Knott's Berry Farm.

FRED BLOOM

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Giving Children Hope's We've Got Your Back program helps hungry Orange County children get the brain food they need.

LETICIA MAYORGA

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Children's Hospital of Orange County's Change CHOC, Change the World campaign hopes to raise $125 million by 2013.

KRISTINE FUANGTHARNTHIP

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: The Someone Cares Soup Kitchen 24th Annual Fundraising Gala will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and a silent auction.

KRISTINE FUANGTHARNTHIP

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: The 2009 Waterman's Weekend raised $400,000 this year for ocean conservation organizations and honored key surf industry leaders. Check out our video!

JESSICA PERALTA

WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Orange County kids have fun painting tiles while helping raise funds for Children's Hospital of Orange County.

CRISTINA BAZAN

Find out about the latest in Orange County philanthropic events.

DONNA BUNCE