George Mark Children's House

07/28/2026

Thousands of readers discovered George Mark Children’s House through our recent USA TODAY feature. If our story moved you, joining us on October 2 is one meaningful way to help ensure this care continues.

Tickets are now available for 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀, our annual fundraiser featuring Broadway star Miguel Cervantes of Hamilton.

• Friday, October 2, 2026
• Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco: 757 Market Street, San Francisco
• Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
• Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.
• Dinner, music, and live auction at 6:30 p.m.
• Festive cocktail attire

Every ticket, sponsorship, and gift helps ensure that children and their families can receive compassionate care, comfort, and meaningful time together, always at no cost to them.

Reserve your tickets, become a sponsor, or make a gift:
bit.ly/GMCH-2026gala

07/27/2026

Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and a recent visit by Pikachu, Eevee, and little Victini brought a whole lot of joy to George Mark.

Thank you Beyond House for making this special visit possible.

Smiles? Gotta catch ’em all!

07/22/2026

In our latest edition of House Happenings, our CEO Shekinah Eliassen reflects on USA TODAY’s recent visit to George Mark Children’s House and the national spotlight it brings to pediatric palliative and respite care.

Her message honors the families who shared their stories, the care teams who make extraordinary moments possible, and the growing movement to ensure that every family facing a life-limiting illness can access compassionate, family-centered care.

We invite you to read Shekinah’s message and help carry this work forward: by volunteering, donating, advocating, or simply sharing our story. Every action helps strengthen George Mark Children’s House while building greater awareness and support for children and families everywhere.

Read our latest blog: georgemark.org/a-national-spotlight-on-george-mark-childrens-house/

Learn how you can help: georgemark.org/get-involved

07/22/2026

USA TODAY’s continued coverage helps shine a light on the essential respite and end-of-life care families need during some of their hardest moments.

We are committed to working with partners to strengthen and sustain this care, so more families across the country can access the support they need.

Volunteer, donate, advocate, or share this story.

georgemark.org/get-involved

07/22/2026

Following USA TODAY’s recent George Mark article, we’re grateful to see this important story continue through video.

At its heart are families facing the unimaginable and the need for compassionate, home-like pediatric palliative care.

As we work with partners to strengthen and sustain this care, we hope more families across the country can access the support they deserve.

Get involved by volunteering, making a donation, advocating for families, or simply sharing this story.

georgemark.org/get-involved

07/20/2026

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 story shares the experiences of children and families served at George Mark, including Daniel, Paul, Abi, and their loved ones, while helping more people understand why pediatric palliative care matters and why families need support beyond the hospital.

Care means more than medicine. It can be a parent finally able to rest, a child enjoying a favorite activity, siblings feeling included, and a family having time together outside the hospital.

We are deeply grateful to USA Today for bringing wider attention to this work, and to the families who shared their stories with honesty, courage, and generosity.

If this story moves you and you are inclined to support this work, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about ways to help — whether by making a gift, volunteering, or sharing our mission with others.

Please read the full story.

Families at George Mark Children’s House either have a child living with a life limiting condition, or a child who is dying.

07/10/2026

At George Mark, music has a special way of filling the room.

We are grateful to for its generous grant. Their support helps give our patients access to meaningful activities like music therapy, and supports our overall mission to bring medically-safe respite care to children and young adults with serious illnesses.

Because of this collaboration, families have time to rest, travel, attend siblings’ events, and recharge, knowing their child is cared for in a safe, compassionate environment.

On this , we give a heartfelt shoutout to Oracle for helping children and families in our community flourish.

07/01/2026

As we begin a new month, we also mark a meaningful transition at George Mark.

With deep gratitude, we honor Ken Sommer, who concluded his time as our Advancement Lead on June 30 after more than 15 years of extraordinary service.

Ken helped guide and strengthen George Mark through many important chapters, always with care for the mission and the children and families we serve.

As we welcome Michelle Collier as our new Senior Director of Advancement, we do so with appreciation for the strong foundation Ken helped build and the lasting impact of his work.

Thank you, Ken, for everything you have given to George Mark Children’s House!

Read our full tribute to Ken in our latest House Happenings: bit.ly/honoring-Ken

06/26/2026

Happy !

The Force isn’t just about heroes in a galaxy far, far away. Sometimes it’s a smile that brightens a child’s day.

Thank you to our incredible galactic volunteers for bringing joy and a little magic to the patients, staff and volunteers at George Mark.

May the Force be with you, always!

06/25/2026

Prime Day ends tomorrow!

If you're shopping for great deals, we hope you'll take a moment to visit the George Mark's Amazon Wish List.

Our respite care patient Miles is enjoying one of the birthday cupcake plush toys from our Wish List. Small gifts like this help brighten a child's day.

Thank you for thinking of our patients and families as you shop: amzn.to/3zIBONe