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…
Honoring Kathy Lee, RN Case Manager When George Mark Children’s House opened its doors, Kathy Lee was here. She stepped into a bold and untested vision on that very first day, as pediatric palliative care in a home-like setting had not yet taken root in our region. There were questions. There were unknowns. There was…
Handmade Valentines and Heartfelt Smiles with Molly Smiles Foundation This year marked the third Valentine season that Molly Smiles Foundation has delivered heartfelt care packages for our in house patients at George Mark. It is a tradition built on kindness, creativity, and a deep personal connection to our mission. Molly Smiles Foundation was created in…
Little Wishes: How One Nurse Turned Small Moments Into Lasting Impact For more than 35 years, pediatric oncology nurse Laura Euphrat, RN, has cared for children and families at their bedsides. In 2002, one remarkable patient changed the course of her life, inspiring her to create Little Wishes so that hospitalized children could continue to…
Better Magazine Highlights George Mark Children’s House and a Rare Model of Care We are honored to be featured in a recent article in Better Magazine, published by Make It Better Foundation, which offers a thoughtful and compassionate look inside George Mark Children’s House and the role pediatric palliative care plays for children with serious…
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,…
One Breath at a Time: A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Love, Grief, and George Mark November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It is a time to recognize the essential role of hospice and palliative care providers across the country and to lift up the families and clinicians who walk this path every day. As…
Hospice News Looks at Rising Demand for Respite Hospice News recently explored the rising need for pediatric respite and hospice services across the country. The article reflected the experiences of many families who care for children with significant medical needs and who often have little support at home. Voices from the field included our CEO,…
What Traci Arieli Discovered at George Mark Children’s House End-of-life doula Traci Arieli visited George Mark Children’s House and shared her experience in a moving blog post and podcast episode on her Comforting Closure platform. What began as curiosity, a visit to see what family-centered care looks like, became a heartfelt reflection on what it…
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