A Message from CEO Shekinah Eliassen Dear George Mark Community, When USA TODAY reporter Madeline Mitchell flew out from New York to stay at George Mark Children’s House, she came to listen, learn, and better understand what makes this House so special. She spent time with our families, met our children and young adults, talked…
[Piedmont Post] First ever Hummingbird Awards presented at George Mark Children’s House.
Welcome to the Inaugural Hummingbird Awards! As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, George Mark Children’s House hosted the inaugural Hummingbird Awards to honor those who have significantly advanced our mission of caring for seriously ill children and their families. The Hummingbird Awards were established to recognize and express our deep gratitude to individuals and…
[Haute Living] Pizzaiolo and philanthropist Tony Gemignani has teamed up with the San Francisco Giants to launch their eighth annual fundraiser in support of George Mark Children’s House (GMCH).
[HOSPICE NEWS] Dr. Tom McNally, medical director of George Mark Children’s House, highlights how fragmented regulations and inadequate reimbursement models create significant barriers to providing comprehensive pediatric palliative care.
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting parents who have lost a child. It’s an opportunity to raise visibility, acknowledge their pain, provide support, and strengthen the community for those who have experienced such a deep loss. At George Mark Children’s House,…
A Picnic to Remember Every summer since 2006, George Mark Children’s House holds an annual Family Picnic to kick off the summer and to celebrate our families with food, fun and games. This highly anticipated George Mark event is one that families, friends, patients, staff and volunteers look forward to each year. July is also…
Courtesy of NBC Bay Area | Telemundo | KPIX-CBS News Bay Area It is May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, and some children in San Leandro celebrated the day in a very special way. It all happened at George Mark Children’s House. It’s a nonprofit that provides children with medical care. Watch YouTube…
A Day in the Life of our Child Life Superstar In celebration of Child Life Month, we followed Kyle Amsler, the Child Life Specialist at George Mark Children’s House, as she orchestrated a day filled with fun, excitement, and a full dose of compassion. As soon as she arrives, her day begins with a brief…
Spirit of Children representatives toured the House and engaged with staff members, volunteers, and our wonderful kids. They presented a generous check at George Mark for the third annual campaign donation. A wonderful gesture to cap our celebration of Child Life Month! READ THE PRESS RELEASE
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