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…
A galaxy of memories at Rancho Obi-Wan May the 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, has become a cultural phenomenon. Around the world, fans mark the day with movie marathons, costumes, collectibles, character appearances, and a shared love for stories from a galaxy far, far away. We have marked this beloved fan holiday since…
Our resident Star Wars superfan shares his first visit to Rancho Obi-Wan and a special day with George Mark families. Our Marketing and Events Manager, Ricky Resurreccion, our resident Star Wars superfan, recently had his first visit to Rancho Obi-Wan, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. He shared…
Dr. Justin Baker Spotlighted in USA TODAY for Bringing Joy to End-of-Life Care Courtesy USA TODAY CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE George Mark Children’s House is proud to share that our Board of Directors member, Dr. Justin Baker, was recently featured in a USA TODAY article covering the 2025 EndWell Summit. The story highlights…
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…
Sofia Weber on the Healing Power of George Mark When Sofia Weber stepped to the outdoor podium at this year’s Autumn Celebration, the garden fell silent. Only the faint rustle of autumn leaves and the soft chorus of birds could of be heard. As the sister of a patient, Sofia offered a rare and intimate…
[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…
The Shared Weight of Loss On this National Grief Awareness Day (August 31), we pause to acknowledge the profound truth that grief is experienced not only by families, but by all who accompany them in care. At George Mark Children’s House, we are entrusted with sacred moments at the end of life, and when a…
A Place of Stories, A Moment of Connection We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners at Lucasfilm, whose generosity and steadfast support brought light and wonder to our community once again. For the second year in a row, Lucasfilm opened the doors of its legendary headquarters in San Francisco for a private, immersive experience.…
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