Joy in the Middle of Grief: Dr. Tasha Faruqui at TEDxUC San Diego Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a member of the George Mark Children’s House Board of Directors, recently took the TEDxUC San Diego stage to share a deeply personal story about her daughter, Soraya, and what their family has learned about living with both grief…
Inside an Issue Created for Young People Navigating Grief George Mark Children’s House is featured in the new Kids Issue of Get Griefy Magazine, a colorful and thoughtful resource created for young people navigating grief and the people who support them. Founder and editor Kera Sanchez created Get Griefy following the unexpected death of her…
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…
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,…
Thank you to CBS News Bay Area (KPIX-TV) for bringing viewers inside a joyful day at George Mark Children’s House, where the San Francisco Giants and Slice House partnership came to life in the most delicious way. The segment captured Tony Gemignani, Logan Webb, and Ryan Walker spending time with our children and families, making…
The Heart of It All: The Story of a Young Volunteer As we close out National Volunteer Month, we are reminded that the spirit of George Mark Children’s House lives in the people who show up—day after day—with compassion, patience, and an open heart. This week, we are honored to spotlight one of our amazing…
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…
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