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…
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…
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…
A Big Wish, a Blue Blur, and One Unforgettable Hug For years, Kali had one big wish: to meet Sonic the Hedgehog. That wish came true in early June, when Sonic visited George Mark Children’s House with SEGA of America Community Director Sean Allen for a day filled with music, drawings, Sonic swag, and one…
Kayla’s Dream Playground Comes to Life at George Mark For 10-year-old Kayla Thomas and her sister Londyn, a playground has not always been a place where they could play together. Kayla, a George Mark Children’s House respite care patient, has cerebral palsy and seizure disorder and uses a G tube. Since first coming to George…
Mr. Amador Show raises $121,000 for George Mark! Amador Valley High School’s beloved Mr. Amador tradition once again brought creativity, heart, and community spirit to the stage, raising an incredible $121,218 in support of George Mark Children’s House. The 2026 Mr. Amador Show celebrated the world of movie genres, with students bringing months of rehearsal,…
Every Moment, Every Heart by Antoinette Mincey RN, Head of Clinical Services George Mark Nurses You’ve heard that nursing is work of the heart, that nurses are superheroes without capes, that not all angels have wings (some wear scrubs). You’ve learned that it is actually not a “doctor’s” stethoscope, that nursing is the most trusted…
George Mark Joins the Castro Valley Parade Fun There is something special about a hometown parade. The waving families, decorated vehicles, music, local groups, and friendly faces all come together to create a feeling that is simple, joyful, and full of community pride. This year, Team GMCH was proud to be part of that spirit…
There are some partnerships that become part of the heart of a community, and for the past ten years, that has certainly been true for the incredible partnership between World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, San Francisco Giants pitchers Logan Webb and Ryan Walker, and George Mark Children’s House. On Friday, May 8, Tony, Logan Webb,…
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