Life Around the House

The Gift of Charles

[CNN] Charles Daniel would live only two more years. It was time enough to change everything — and everyone

July 6, 2012

Dying Son a Gift, He Touched Many Souls

[CNN - Video] Charles Thompson was a troubled 13-year-old boy who finally found a home and family, but an illness cut his life short.

May 3, 2012

George Mark Children's House Reopens

[KTVU News] A new beginning for George Mark Chidlren's House. The House helped terminally ill chidlren until budget cut forced it to shut down. Tonight, it is back in business.

October 5, 2010

Minerva Awards - Dr. Kathy Hull Intro

Dr. Kathy Hull, co-founder of George Mark Children's House, received the Minerva Award and was honored Tuesday, October 27th at 5pm in Long Beach, CA.

April 21, 2010

Lack of Funding Temporarily Closes Children's Hospice

[ABC7 NEWS] George Mark Children's House in San Leandro is suspending in-patient programs, meaning dying children will no longer be able to stay there.

March 24, 2010

A Place Many Call a Sanctuary Has Closed.

[KTVU News] A place where Bay Area families turn during times of crisis has shut its doors.

March 24, 2010

Children’s Hospice in San Leandro Ends Inpatient Services

[East Bay Times] Only a few weeks after California first lady Maria Shriver toured George Mark Children’s House with much fanfare, the end-of-life facility has shut its doors to inpatient services.

March 24, 2010

Maria Shriver Celebrates Women's History Month

[SF Gate] State's first lady visits Bay Area, including a stop at George Mark Children's House, in quest for tomorrow's leaders.

March 6, 2010