A Heartfelt Conversation with a Death Doula

What Traci Arieli Discovered at George Mark Children’s House End-of-life doula Traci Arieli visited George Mark Children’s House and shared her experience in a moving blog post and podcast episode on her Comforting Closure platform. What began as curiosity, a visit to see what family-centered care looks like, became a heartfelt reflection on what it…

People Magazine Brings National Attention to Respite Care

The Heart of Respite Care Families who care for children with serious medical needs carry an extraordinary responsibility. Respite care offers essential support. It provides a peaceful place where children receive skilled, attentive care, and where parents are able to rest with confidence and return to their families with renewed strength. People recently featured a…

Reshaping How We Say Goodbye

[MARIN] George Mark publicist, author, and advocate for compassionate care Teresa Rodriguez explores the growing role of death doulas—professionals who support individuals and families through the end-of-life journey with emotional, practical, and spiritual care. Drawing from her own experience of losing her sister, Rodriguez reflects on how a death doula might have eased the weight…

A Night of Style & Support

[NOB HILL GAZETTE] George Mark Children’s House lit up the runway on August 27 with An Evening of Fashion and Philanthropy at the Beacon Grand. Guests enjoyed a dazzling night of couture as retired Bay Area designer Lily Samii donated 20 gowns for auction, raising more than $130,000 in support of our mission. The evening…