Neel, Beloved Star Wars Character, Visits George Mark
Fantha Tracks, a leading Star Wars news and fan site, highlights a heartwarming visit to George Mark, where Neel from Star Wars Skeleton Crew delighted patients during Star Wars Spirit Week.
What’s Cooking at Ruth’s Café?
Barbara’s Cherished Pozole Recipe Fills Plates and Hearts Chef Barabara (Right) with the awesome current Ruth’s Cafè Crew, Eileen and Sal For years, George Mark Chef Barbara Sardella embodied the spirit of warmth and care that defines our House. She prepared three nourishing meals daily for the children and families who found comfort within our…
Spirit of Children Raised $48K for George Mark
Spirit Halloween Donates $46,858 to George Mark Children’s House, Supporting Pediatric Patients and Families Spirit Halloween, through its Spirit of Children Foundation, has extended its unwavering support to George Mark Children’s House (GMCH) with a generous $46,858 donation to the Child Life Program. This latest contribution brings their total support to nearly a quarter million…
A Healing Haven: Our New Therapy Spa Opens Soon
New Spa to be Completed this Spring! by Alice Burton, Grant Writer & Communications Coordinator Construction has advanced quickly since breaking ground on the the new therapeutic spa in August. The new space which is slated to open in April will soon be a reality! It will be three and a half times the size…
Sketching Smiles at Pixar
Pixar Brings Magic to George Mark Siblings with a Private Art Workshop by Kyle Amsler, Child Life Specialist MS, CCLS George Mark Children’s House siblings had a magical experience in January when Pixar Animation Studios opened their doors for a tour and art workshop designed especially for them. This opportunity was offered to participants of…
The George Mark 20th Anniversary Gala
A Milestone of Compassion and Care: George Mark Children’s House Celebrates 20 Years Photos by Drew Altizer On a bright autumn evening, San Francisco’s renowned Fairmont Hotel was the backdrop for gratitude and hope as over 500 guests gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of George Mark Children’s House. This heartfelt event took place on…
Guiding Light in Grief – Meet Chaplain Leo Keegan
Supporting Families Through Life’s Hardest Moments There’s a playful air about Chaplain Leo Keegan, which seems a bit out of place for a man who comforts hundreds of families each year through the most challenging moments of their lives. Leo serves as the staff chaplain at George Mark Children’s House, the pioneering residence for pediatric…
Six Months Later
A George Mark father reflects on six months of grief, gratitude, and the unwavering support from George Mark and his community. As he honors his daughter’s memory, he wrestles with loss, the complexities of grief, and the unexpected ways people show up.
Dexter’s Magical Weekend
Dexter, a bright-eyed 8-year-old, spent his first weekend at George Mark Children’s House as part of their cancer respite care program, which has been providing support since 2022. From the moment they arrived, they were embraced by the warmth of the caring nursing team and friendly staff. The peaceful grounds quickly became a haven for…
Groundbreaking for New Aqua Therapy Pool
George Mark Children’s House (GMCH) recently held a groundbreaking for our new indoor palliative aquatics spa – a larger pool designed to better serve our patients and families. This is the most recent initiative as part of our 20th anniversary celebration of providing exceptional care for children and young adults with serious medical conditions. The…
