At our Music and Mingling event on September 27, we premiered a video that touched everyone in the room. It featured the voices of three mothers, each speaking from a different place in her journey, but all connected by the profound impact of our aquatics program. One mother spoke of the gift of memory —…
[KPIX: CBS News Bay Area With Juliette Goodrich] Juliette Goodrich Showcases GMCH’s New Aquatic Center Emmy Award-winning reporter and Bay Area native Juliette Goodrich reports on the new Betty Higgins Palliative Aquatic Center at GMCH.
From Costumes to Care: Spirit of Children’s Lasting Impact by Kyle Amsler, Child Life Specialist Another Halloween season is upon us, and we are excited to partner with Spirit Halloween and their foundation Spirit of Children again this year to raise funds for our Child Life Program. This fall, shopping at Spirit Halloween shopping powers…
Why Manny’s Journey Matters This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the courage of children and families facing cancer. At George Mark Children’s House, Manny’s story reminds us why compassionate, holistic care is so essential. When 17-year-old Manny arrived at George Mark, his family was at a…
The Shared Weight of Loss On this National Grief Awareness Day (August 31), we pause to acknowledge the profound truth that grief is experienced not only by families, but by all who accompany them in care. At George Mark Children’s House, we are entrusted with sacred moments at the end of life, and when a…
We’re proud to share this insightful blog post from Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, a compassionate End-of-Life Doula and Palliative Care Nurse Educator at George Mark Children’s House. Gabrielle brings deep experience and heart to her work, and her writing offers clarity on a topic that can feel overwhelming or misunderstood. Originally published on her website, The…
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…
A Family’s Love Becomes a Beacon for Pediatric Palliative Care The most enduring legacies are born of love. That truth shines brightly in The Gazette’s recent feature on the Sieck family, who are working to establish a dedicated pediatric palliative care center in Iowa, Mason’s Light House, in honor of their beloved son. “Grinnell family,…
At George Mark, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are the compassionate hands and hearts behind every moment of comfort and care. They are often the first to greet a child in the morning and the last to ensure their comfort at night. With a gentle presence and unwavering dedication, CNAs support not only the medical needs…
Hear The Doctor’s Art podcast featuring George Mark CEO, as she shares how her personal loss shapes her work in pediatric palliative care.
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