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…
Bringing Pediatric Palliative Care into the National Conversation USA TODAY has featured George Mark Children’s House in a national story on pediatric respite, end-of-life support, and the families who need this kind of care. The article shares the experiences of Daniel, Paul, Abi, and their loved ones while helping more people understand what pediatric palliative…
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…
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…
Every Moment, Every Heart by Antoinette Mincey RN, Head of Clinical Services George Mark Nurses You’ve heard that nursing is work of the heart, that nurses are superheroes without capes, that not all angels have wings (some wear scrubs). You’ve learned that it is actually not a “doctor’s” stethoscope, that nursing is the most trusted…
George Mark Joins the Castro Valley Parade Fun There is something special about a hometown parade. The waving families, decorated vehicles, music, local groups, and friendly faces all come together to create a feeling that is simple, joyful, and full of community pride. This year, Team GMCH was proud to be part of that spirit…
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