A day of service and heart. April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people and groups who give their time, energy, and care to support George Mark Children’s House. This year, we are honored to spotlight Premier Nutrition, whose recent volunteer day brought not only helping hands, but also deep personal meaning…
A Voice of Compassion on Bioethics, Care, and Preventing Regrets We are proud to share that our very own Dr. Justin Baker, a George Mark Children’s House board member and a leading voice in pediatric palliative care, was recently featured on Episode 9 of The Pitt Podcast, the official companion to HBO Max’s hit show…
A playful visit leads to a record gift and a Hummingbird Award. With spring upon us and Child Life Month underway, here’s a look at a special visit to the House. A tradition of support and lots of (spooky!) laughs The Spirit of Children campaign is a Spirit Halloween initiative that uses the excitement and…
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…
USA Today story shares the deeply personal journey of Dr. Tasha Faruqui and her family. Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a pediatrician and a good friend of George Mark Children’s House, is featured in a recent USA Today story that offers a deeply personal look into her family’s journey. Her daughter, Soraya, was born with a rare…
Partnerships like this help make our work possible. MedCycle Network, a nonprofit focused on redistributing surplus medical supplies, recently shared a blog about their partnership with George Mark Children’s House, reflecting a shared commitment to caring for children and families facing serious illness. In their piece, they reflect on what makes George Mark so special.…
Honoring Kathy Lee, RN Case Manager When George Mark Children’s House opened its doors, Kathy Lee was here. She stepped into a bold and untested vision on that very first day, as pediatric palliative care in a home-like setting had not yet taken root in our region. There were questions. There were unknowns. There was…
Handmade Valentines and Heartfelt Smiles with Molly Smiles Foundation This year marked the third Valentine season that Molly Smiles Foundation has delivered heartfelt care packages for our in house patients at George Mark. It is a tradition built on kindness, creativity, and a deep personal connection to our mission. Molly Smiles Foundation was created in…
Little Wishes: How One Nurse Turned Small Moments Into Lasting Impact For more than 35 years, pediatric oncology nurse Laura Euphrat, RN, has cared for children and families at their bedsides. In 2002, one remarkable patient changed the course of her life, inspiring her to create Little Wishes so that hospitalized children could continue to…
Palliative Care is High-Value Care — And Why That Matters for Children and Families By Shekinah Eliassen, CEO, George Mark Children’s House Around the world, palliative care is finally being recognized not simply as compassionate support, but as high-value healthcare that improves outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs. A recent eHospice article citing a WHO-aligned global…
Take a Tour of the House
