Dee Gonzales, Proprietor, Treasures Hospice Thrift Shop A Thrift Shop with a Heart Some treasures arrive in velvet lined boxes. Others sparkle from glass display cases. Then there are the enduring treasures found in more modest shops, like the one on Washington Avenue in San Leandro. There, items are measured not in price tags, but…
GMCH’s Child Life Partner Wins ICON Award A heartfelt congratulations to David Victor, founder of Harmony & Healing and a beloved partner in our Child Life programming, on receiving a KPIX ICON Award! David’s gift of music has brought comfort, joy, and connection to so many, including the patients, families, volunteers, and staff at George…
A Poetic Reflection on the Place Where Joy and Healing Meet. High atop a quiet hill in the Bay Area stands a house unlike any other. To the passerby, it may appear modest in size and simple in design. But within its walls, something extraordinary unfolds each day — a tender convergence of hope and…
Celebrating 20 Years: Our 2024 Annual Report Is Here We’re excited to share the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a special 20th anniversary edition that captures a remarkable year at George Mark Children’s House. This milestone year was marked by gratitude, growth, and a clear sense of purpose. As we honored two decades of…
Unexpected Guests, Unforgettable Moments There’s a certain magic in nostalgia—the kind that makes your heart warm and your face light up with a smile.That’s exactly what happened when a rather unique guest recently walked through the doors of George Mark Children’s House: a cheerful, oversized feline named Créu Cat. If you had a blog in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An Evening of Fashion and Philanthropy with Lily Samii Benefiting George Mark Children’s House San Francisco, CA, July 1, 2025 – Prepare for an extraordinary night where fashion, philanthropy, and community leadership unite on a single runway. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Beacon Grand Hotel in Union Square…
[KRON 4] SF Giants pitchers Logan Webb and Ryan Walker are flexing for a good cause — and it’s not just on the mound. These hometown heroes are stepping up to support a meaningful mission off the field, bringing their heart and hustle to a cause that hits close to home. This season, they’re joining…
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…
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…
KNBR’s Greg Papa and Silver interview 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani and SF Giants pitcher Ryan Walker about Slice House’s 9th season fundraising for George Mark — and more!
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