Past Events
Watch Our Founder's TEDtalk
To honor and celebrate young lives cut short, Kathy Hull founded the first freestanding pediatric palliative care facility in the United States, the George Mark Children's House. Its mission: to give terminally ill children and their families a peaceful place to say goodbye. She shares stories brimming with wisdom, joy, imagination and heartbreaking loss.
2020
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Autumn Celebration 2020 (w/ Online Auction)
Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3, 2020
Although we couldn't gather in person, we had a very successful "Eventful NonEvent," including a three-day online auction that generated much needed funds for George Mark Children's House. Thank you to all who participated and supported this major fundraiser.
SWAT Fitness Challenge
Saturday-Sunday, September 12-13, 2020
We are extremely grateful for the SWAT Fitness Challenge and all participants, raising $30,000 for George Mark Children's House this year.
Sound Bites 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
This year's event was transformed into a live streaming experience with inspiring interviews, music, and even line dancing. View our short video recap
Mommy Mixer
Saturday, May 16, 2020
CANCELLED. To be rescheduled.
Children's Health Guild Gala
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Changed to virtual week online.
#GivingTuesdayNow
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
THANK YOU to all the generous supporters who contributed to George Mark Children’s House on #GivingTuesdayNow.
Volunteer Training Day
Saturday, May 2, 2020
CANCELLED. To be rescheduled.
Corporate Volunteer Work Day
Thursday, April 24, 2020
CANCELLED
Mr. Amador Pageant
Monday, April 20, 2020
CANCELLED
2019
Candy Cane Lane 2019
Thursday & Sunday, December 12 & 15, 2019
How Children Die: Insights of Pediatric Palliative Care
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Film: "A Love That Never Dies" and Q&A with the Filmmakers
Monday, October 28, 2019
It's About The Journey: Pediatric Palliative Care Summit
Monday, October 28, 2019
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos at Oakland Museum
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Pumpkin Day/El Día de la Calabaza
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Grieving Siblings Trip for Teens
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Autumn Celebration
Saturday, September 28, 2019
View the outstanding keynote speech by parent and GMCH board member Reggie Cooks
San Diego Zoo Channel Launch
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Sibshop Facilitator Training
Friday, June 7, 2019
Funders Forum
Friday, May 31, 2019
Sound Bites 2019
Monday, April 8, 2019
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Charity Ride! Get your Soul Cycle on for George Mark Children's House
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Run in Support of George Mark Children's House
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Autumn Celebration 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017
View recap: A Heartwarming Evening at George Mark Children's House