FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamilton Star Miguel Cervantes and Wife Kelly Cervantes Join George Mark Families for an Evening of Music, Storytelling and Generosity SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — October 9, 2026 — George Mark Children’s House (GMCH), the nation’s first freestanding pediatric palliative care center, raised more than $1.1 million at its annual gala, bringing together…
Miguel Cervantes Reflects on a Record-Setting Night for George Mark Following George Mark Children’s House’s record-setting 2026 fundraising gala, which raised more than $1 million in support of children and families, Broadway star Miguel Cervantes joined KRON4’s Stephanie Lin to reflect on an evening that was deeply personal for him and his wife, Kelly. Miguel…
Miguel Cervantes and Shekinah Eliassen Preview An Evening of Love & Lyrics on KTVU Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes and George Mark Children’s House CEO Shekinah Eliassen joined Alex Savidge on KTVU FOX 2’s The Four for a heartfelt conversation about pediatric palliative care, the families George Mark serves, and the personal connection Miguel and his…
One of the things I love most about working at George Mark is meeting people who care deeply about making a difference — not just today, but for years to come. Every conversation I have with our donors reminds me that philanthropy is often about more than giving. It’s about the values we want to…
Joy in the Middle of Grief: Dr. Tasha Faruqui at TEDxUC San Diego Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a member of the George Mark Children’s House Board of Directors, recently took the TEDxUC San Diego stage to share a deeply personal story about her daughter, Soraya, and what their family has learned about living with both grief…
Inside an Issue Created for Young People Navigating Grief George Mark Children’s House is featured in the new Kids Issue of Get Griefy Magazine, a colorful and thoughtful resource created for young people navigating grief and the people who support them. Founder and editor Kera Sanchez created Get Griefy following the unexpected death of her…
Welcoming Michelle Collier Helping Write the Next Chapter of George Mark Children’s House The moment you meet Michelle, it’s easy to understand why she’s devoted her career to serving others. She possesses the kind of warmth that instantly puts people at ease, plus a genuine smile, an empathetic spirit, and a quiet gift for making…
Bringing Pediatric Palliative Care into the National Conversation USA TODAY has featured George Mark Children’s House in a national story on pediatric respite, end-of-life support, and the families who need this kind of care. The article shares the experiences of Daniel, Paul, Abi, and their loved ones while helping more people understand what pediatric palliative…
With Gratitude: Honoring Ken Sommer and His Years of Service For more than 15 years, Ken Sommer has been part of the very heart of the George Mark Children’s House family. With his gentle leadership, boundless compassion, and a devotion to our mission that has never wavered, Ken helped assure that countless children and families…
George Mark Children’s House Joins National Leaders at Harvard to Champion Respite Care George Mark Children’s House CEO Shekinah Eliassen and Medical Director Dr. Tom McNalley recently had the honor representing GMCH at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Held June 15 and 16, the the summit, Rethinking Respite for Mothers of…
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