This June, we’re shining a heartfelt spotlight on a family whose love and generosity have helped shape the story of George Mark Children’s House from the very beginning. Joe and Janis Wuelfing founded The Markie Foundation in memory of their son, Mark Warren “Markie” Wuelfing, whose brief but powerful life continues to inspire care and…
At George Mark, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are the compassionate hands and hearts behind every moment of comfort and care. They are often the first to greet a child in the morning and the last to ensure their comfort at night. With a gentle presence and unwavering dedication, CNAs support not only the medical needs…
Baseball, pizza, and giving back to the community. This unique combination took center stage during a recent event featuring San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker and ace Logan Webb, alongside 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani. The trio gathered at the George Mark Children’s House in a heartwarming event as part of the 9th…
The mission of George Mark Children’s House thrives because of the incredible support of dedicated volunteer partners. The Alamo Women’s Club (AWC) has been one of those cherished partners for over 15 years. At the annual AWC Philanthropy Luncheon, GMCH Volunteer Coordinator Katie Peña and Child Life Coordinator Kyle Amsler were honored to surprise Alamo…
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…
Shekinah Eliassen shares her powerful journey, first as a George Mark parent, and now as CEO. There’s something about a spring evening at George Mark Children’s House that naturally draws people in — maybe it’s the way the light settles gently over Hummingbird Hill, or the feeling that something meaningful is always just about to…
A Tribute to the Heart of George Mark Introduction by Antoinette Mincey, RN – Director of Clinical Programs Before I stepped into leadership at George Mark, I was, and always will be, a nurse at heart. I wrote this reflection a few years ago, during one of the many seasons I spent at the bedside,…
Powered by Elbow Grease and Corporate Spirit Like any home, George Mark Children’s House needs regular care to stay vibrant. Paint fades. Spiders get busy spinning webs in every nook and cranny. Flowers lose their color out of season. Wooden benches soak up the sun and slowly start to splinter. The upkeep never ends —…
We’re sending a huge thank you to our friends at Crush Comics in Castro Valley for their recent visit to George Mark Children’s House! Josh Hunter and Cole Sanders stopped by with a wonderful gift: a donation of books and comics to help grow our library and bring new stories to life for our patients…
George Mark’s Family Bereavement Retreat Twenty three family members — ten children and thirteen adults — joined a handful of George Mark staff members for a family bereavement retreat at George Mark Children’s House on May 10. The retreat, titled Threads of Connection: Sharing Stories of the Heart, Courage, and Compassion, explored the continuing bonds…
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