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Lighting the Way: Mason’s Legacy Inspires Hope in Iowa

Across the Media, In the News, Pediatric Palliative Care, Respite CareBy RickyJuly 8, 2025

A Family’s Love Becomes a Beacon for Pediatric Palliative Care The most enduring legacies are born of love. That truth shines brightly in The Gazette’s recent feature on the Sieck family, who are working to establish a dedicated pediatric palliative care center in Iowa, Mason’s Light House, in honor of their beloved son. “Grinnell family,…

Shekinah Eliassen Shares Her Story on the Break It Down Show

Across the Media, Blog, Podcast, VideosBy RickyJune 30, 2025

A Story of Loss, Healing, and Leadership In a moving episode of the Break It Down Show, host Pete A. Turner sits down with Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, for a conversation that’s both deeply personal and profoundly hopeful. The show is known for its thoughtful, wide-ranging interviews — drawing from music,…

Giants Players Toss Pizzas with Tony Gemignani

Across the Media, Community, In the News, VideosBy RickyJune 16, 2025

[KRON 4] SF Giants pitchers Logan Webb and Ryan Walker are flexing for a good cause — and it’s not just on the mound. These hometown heroes are stepping up to support a meaningful mission off the field, bringing their heart and hustle to a cause that hits close to home. This season, they’re joining…

KNBR Interviews Tony Gemignani and Ryan Walker

Across the Media, Community, VideosBy RickyJune 6, 2025

KNBR’s Greg Papa and Silver interview 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani and SF Giants pitcher Ryan Walker about Slice House’s 9th season fundraising for George Mark — and more!

Living a Full Life Amidst Illness – Doctor’s Art Podcast

Across the Media, Blog, PodcastBy RickyJune 3, 2025

We were honored to welcome The Doctor’s Art podcast team to George Mark Children’s House for a heartfelt conversation with a family close to our hearts. In this moving episode, Kaitlyn shares her experience living with epilepsy, joined by her mother, Liz. They’re also joined by our own child life specialist Kyle Amsler, who offers…

Star Wars Day at George Mark with Rancho Obi-Wan

Across the Media, Child Life, EventsBy RickyMay 18, 2025

[Jedinews.com] On May 2nd, George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro partnered with Rancho Obi-Wan to celebrate Star Wars Day in style!

Rancho Obi-Wan and George Mark Join Forces for Star Wars Day

Across the Media, Child Life, EventsBy RickyMay 16, 2025

[FanthaTracks.com] Rancho Obi-Wan joined forces with George Mark Children’s House on 2nd May for the fourth George Mark’s Star Wars Day, bringing the forces of good and evil to George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro, California and with it a lot of joy for everyone who attended.

FCBD at Crush Comics

Across the Media, In the NewsBy RickyMay 5, 2025

[KRON4 News] A beloved Castro Valley comic book store celebrated Free Comic Book Day with heart — donating 10% of their sales to George Mark Children’s House.

Crush Comics to Donate Portion of Sales to George Mark

Across the Media, In the NewsBy RickyMay 2, 2025

[KRON4 News] Josh Hunter, co-owner of Castro Valley comic book store, Crush Comics, talks about the significance of this year’s Free Comic Book Store and why they are supporting George Mark.

Community Comes Together to Celebrate George Mark

Across the Media, Community, EventsBy RickyApril 30, 2025

[Drew Altizer Photo] Board members and supporters of George Mark gathered for A Celebration of the House, an inspiring evening held at a private residence in Hillsborough.

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George Mark Children’s House is your home. Welcome! George Mark Children’s House is a pediatric palliative care center intentionally designed to feel like home. With a dedicated, compassionate nursing and therapeutic team, we deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care for the children and young adults who we serve. Our committed staff and volunteers provide families a warm, loving environment where they can create memories together.

Explore Welcome! George Mark Children’s House is a pediatric palliative care center intentionally designed to feel like home. With a dedicated, compassionate nursing and therapeutic team, we deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care for the children and young adults who we serve. Our committed staff and volunteers provide families a warm, loving environment where they can create memories together.
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Family Suites There are eight patient rooms, and two family suites for extended stays. These child-like bedrooms are themed and designed to capture a child’s imagination. All of the rooms have daybeds so that a parent, family member or caregiver can stay with their loved one. Medical equipment is discreetly tucked behind sliding panels and brought out only when needed, maintaining the home-like atmosphere for the patient and their family. Prev Next There are eight patient rooms, and two family suites for extended stays. These child-like bedrooms are themed and designed to capture a child’s imagination. All of the rooms have daybeds so that a parent, family member or caregiver can stay with their loved one. Medical equipment is discreetly tucked behind sliding panels and brought out only when needed, maintaining the home-like atmosphere for the patient and their family. Gardens Situated on a beautiful 5-acres property in San Leandro, California, George Mark Children’s House is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery with ample room to enjoy the outdoors. We have lawns, gardens, fountains, picnic areas and several pathways to explore
our outdoor space. Prev Next Situated on a beautiful 5-acres property in San Leandro, California, George Mark Children’s House is surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery with ample room to enjoy the outdoors. We have lawns, gardens, fountains, picnic areas and several pathways to explore 5-acres of outdoor space. Hummingbird Hill This picturesque hill and stunning restorative garden feature an accessible pathway, wheelchair-height vegetation, a water feature, a sound bath structure, a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and most importantly, hummingbirds! The presence of these tiny fliers is why they hold special meaning for our George Mark patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
 Prev Next This picturesque hill and stunning restorative garden feature an accessible pathway, wheelchair-height vegetation, a water feature, a sound bath structure, a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and most importantly, hummingbirds! The presence of these tiny fliers is why they hold special meaning for our George Mark patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
 The Great Room Our house hums with activities, excitement, and fun. There are several spaces for gathering, like our Great Room, where families, friends, staff, and volunteers come together for engaging moments, meaningful conversations, and creating lasting memories. Prev Next Our house hums with activities, excitement and fun. There are a number of community rooms, like our Great Room, where families, friends, staff and volunteers gather to create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Art Room Fully equipped with crayons, paints, markers, stickers, clay and other craft materials, our art room is a creative space for children, siblings, parents and friends to express themselves. Local artist volunteers regularly visit to lead arts and craft projects, adding to the creativity and fun! Prev Next Fully equipped with crayons, paints, markers, stickers, clay and other craft materials, our art room is a creative space for children, siblings, parents and friends to express themselves. Local artist volunteers regularly visit to lead arts and craft projects, adding to the creativity and fun! Play Room This room has something for everyone—books, board games, puzzles, blocks, a foosball table, a pool table and a play area for toddlers and younger children. Friends and family can also watch TV, play video games and enjoy a movie. Prev Next This room has something for everyone—books, board games, puzzles, blocks, a foosball table, a pool table and a play area for toddlers and younger children. Friends and family can also watch TV, play video games and enjoy a movie. Ruth's Café Children, families, and guests are all welcome to gather together and share a homemade meal in our family-style kitchen and dining area. Our talented kitchen staff craft delicious home-cooked meals, serving comfort and warmth as part of our holistic care. Prev Next Children, families, and guests are all welcome to gather together and share a homemade meal in our family-style kitchen and dining area. Our talented kitchen staff make three hot and delicious home-cooked meals every day! Palliative Aquatic Spa Spending time in our heated and accessible indoor hydrotherapy spa is a wonderful way for children to experience relaxation, decreased pain, alleviation of symptoms, and improved sleep. The activity provides a special opportunity for family bonding.

We are expanding! A larger, state-of-the-art pool is being built to increase our palliative aquatic services. Prev Next Spending time in our heated and accessible indoor hydrotherapy spa is a wonderful way for children to increase relaxation, reduce discomfort, and improve sleep. The activity provides a special opportunity for family bonding. We are expanding! A larger, state-of-the-art pool is being built to increase our palliative aquatic services. Great Vibes
Room Our Great Vibes Room is a calming and therapeutic space for children and families to experience different modes of sensory input through special lighting, soothing music, and tactile objects, promoting a sense of calm. Prev Next Our great vibes sensory room is a calming and therapeutic space for children and families to personalize sensory input through special lighting, soothing music, and beautiful objects to help calm and refocus themselves—strengthening community and togetherness. The Sanctuary Our freestanding, non-denominational sanctuary provides a private space of peace, tranquility, and reflection. It serves as a place to celebrate, honor, and remember the journeys of our George Mark children and their families.
 Prev Next On our grounds is a non-denominational freestanding sanctuary that provides a private and peaceful space for thought, quiet time and reflection. It is also a lovely venue for us to gather for special occasions and for celebrations of life moments.
 Art for Life Children’s Remembrance Wall There are several places for quiet and reflection, both indoors and throughout the property grounds. Fountains, engraved stones and handcrafted tiles are just some of the ways we honor George Mark families.
 Prev Restart There are several places for quiet and reflection, both indoors and throughout the property grounds. Fountains, engraved stones and handcrafted tiles are just some of the ways we honor George Mark families.
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