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…
A Playground Where Every Child Belongs Thank you to KTVU FOX 2 and Cristina Rendon for sharing the story of George Mark Children’s House’s new all abilities playground. The report featured Monifa Thomas and her daughters, Kayla and Londyn, whose experience beautifully illustrates why this project matters. Kayla, a George Mark respite care patient with…
Our special thanks to Fantha Tracks for helping share our heartwarming May the 4th story. Major sites like theirs help bring greater visibility to the many kinds of experiences families have with us, and to the many kinds of George Mark families we serve, including bereaved families who continue to be in our care for…
We are grateful to NBC Bay Area News for helping share the story of our Force Friday celebration at George Mark Children’s House. Their coverage captured the joy, surprise, and Star Wars magic that kicked off a very special weekend for our patients and families, including an unforgettable moment between Darth Vader and Jahiem. Thank…
Force Friday Brings Star Wars Magic to George Mark Star Wars Weekend kicked off in unforgettable fashion with a special Force Friday visit covered by ABC7 Eyewitness News. Characters from the Golden Gate Garrison of The 501st Legion and the Endor Base of the Rebel Legion brought the galaxy to George Mark Children’s House, including…
Volunteers From a Galaxy Not So Far Away by Ricky Resurreccion, GMCH Marketing & Events Manager As our National Volunteer Month celebration continues, I am proud to highlight the Star Wars volunteer community that has become such a beloved part of many George Mark family events and patient engagements, especially the Golden Gate Garrison of…
Dogwood Animal Rescue bringing comfort one paw at a time As part of our Volunteer Appreciation Month series, George Mark Children’s House is honored to recognize Shirley Zindler, co-founder and president of Dogwood Animal Rescue, who has been bringing puppies and kittens to visit our patients, families, and staff for more than two years. Shirley…
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…
Meet the Stewart Family Every now and then, a community publication surprises you with a story that feels both familiar and quietly profound. The latest issue of West San Ramon Living introduces readers to the Stewart family, Liz, Ross, and their remarkable trio of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and offers a glimpse into a life defined by service,…
When Dr. Tasha Faruqui planned her national book tour for Keep Your Head Up: A Mother’s Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief, one stop stood apart from the rest: George Mark Children’s House. Among the bookstores and speaking engagements, she made sure to include time at George Mark—not just as an author,…
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