Palo Alto Auxiliary for LPCH

11/06/2019

The 2nd Annual Nutcracker Tea...ballet, scrumptious tea goodies, Santa, a teddy bear keepsake....all benefiting the children of LPCH!

There are still a few tickets available for the 11 am show, but it is close to selling out! There is more availability for groups at the 2 pm show. If you haven’t purchased tickets yet please do so soon!

www.paloaltoauxiliary.com

09/21/2019

Dr. Ann Gallo would like the allocation system changed to allow kidneys from deceased donors under age 18 to be offered first to child recipients. “These kidneys will do really well in kids, but they’re not always being offered to children under the current system,” she said, adding that the current system does not accurately evaluate the quality of pediatric kidneys.

The system compares each organ donor to a hypothetical “ideal” 40-year-old donor. But kids are not small adults, and applying an adult standard causes pediatric kidneys to receive falsely poor scores, Gallo said. In particular, kidneys from donors aged 5-10, which have the potential to last the longest, are scored poorly and tend not to be offered to children who could benefit from them.

The story of a stranger who donated her kidney to save a two-year-old boy in need of a transplant after following his story on Facebook.

08/02/2019

The community comes out for the patients of LPCH!

09/08/2018

05/22/2018

It’s that special time of the year at the hospital for the school kids! Prom!

05/13/2018

Happy Mother's Day!!

Pam Orlandi, BSN, RN, remembers her early days at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, when her daughter, Ali, then a young child, had a special spot beneath her desk. What began nearly 23 years ago in the burgeoning transplant program at Packard Children’s, has turned into a life-time career for Pam as a nurse, including nine years as administrative nursing supervisor and now as the physician experience program manager in the Office of Patient Experience.

Ali Orlandi, BSN, RN, a nurse in the acute care float pool and the incoming chair of the HEART Council, found her way back to Packard Children’s as an adult after initially pursuing a career in fashion design. Fashion allowed Ali to express her creativity, but there was something missing—the chance to interact with people in a meaningful way.

Today the mother-daughter duo prove caring for others is a family affair, crossing paths occasionally as they serve the needs of children and families.

Wishing all our moms the very best on this Mother’s Day!

05/02/2018

Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo delivers a moving tribute to Christopher G. Dawes who recently retired from his position as CEO and president of Stanford Children’s Health following nearly 30 years of service and the 2017 expansion of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Her words are recorded in the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress: http://bit.ly/2FvMBs7

“[Christopher] has led with distinction, purpose and integrity, and transformed Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital into the gold standard of care for children in our country...I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in honoring this good and great man...”

04/16/2018

Yay! A wonderful tradition is back in business...a great way to clear out your closet with donations or finding some gems to add to your wardrobe...all for the benefit of the children at LPCH!!

Charter Auxiliary is Back! We're preparing for a pop-up sale in Redwood City. Please bring your donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until March 26, 2018 and only from 10AM to 2PM. Stay tuned for actual sale dates!

We would appreciate new or gently used items in usable condition including collectibles, toys, clothing, holiday items, books, guy stuff, etc.

We cannot accept children’s car seats, furniture with fabric sections, TV sets, microwaves, VCR tapes, food or any hazardous materials.

04/05/2018

03/11/2018

Yes, we know the guac is extra, but today we’re getting it for a good cause! TODAY, Saturday, March 10, Shop for Packard at any Peninsula or South Bay Chipotle Mexican Grill, mention "Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford" at checkout, and 50 percent of the proceeds from your meal will be donated to support patients and families at our hospital! Learn more about our event: facebook.com/events/170700766983761/

03/05/2018

OOOOOHHHH! Even easier for Friends of LPCH to buy. buy. buy and feel good, good, good!

03/01/2018

From 'The Cat in the Hat' to 'Yertle the Turtle,' it's been a Seusational day of story-telling at Packard Children's! A big THANK YOU to our Child Life team and the amazing students from Stanford University School of Medicine for spearheading this year's story-telling event: http://bit.ly/2F2xY04

Plus, don't forget. Read Across America Day kicks off on Friday, so be sure to take a shelfie (that's you reading a good book).

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back & relax. All you need is a book.” – Dr. Seuss

02/16/2018

01/14/2018

This amazing healing place is why we work so hard to raise funds. No child is ever turned away because they cannot pay.

See how an innovative California hospital is using nature, technology — and playtime — to help young patients heal.