Community Health and Legacy Programs in Greater Los Angeles Ahead of Historic Sporting Events
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), which serves as the lead for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, today announced that Amgen, a leading biotechnology company headquartered in Greater Los Angeles, has been named a Foundational Partner and the Official Biotech Partner of LASEC. Amgen will also become an Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter.
“Amgen’s commitment to the Greater Los Angeles community is well known, as is its reputation as a purpose-driven company that makes medicines for seriously ill patients,” said Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of LASEC and CEO of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. “Having Amgen as a Foundational Partner and the Official Biotech Partner will help bring greater health awareness to our community while supporting investments that will benefit the region for years to come.”
“For 45 years, Amgen has been part of the fabric of Greater Los Angeles, supporting a thriving local biotechnology community, bringing top talent to the area, and contributing philanthropic giving where we live and work,” said Robert Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen. “Our mission is to serve patients and this partnership with LASEC builds on that purpose by promoting greater health awareness across the region.”