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George Mark Children's House

The first freestanding, pediatric palliative care facility in the United States. We provide respite, transitional, and end of life care to children.

Families never see a bill. George Mark Children’s House is a nonprofit organization based in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. As the first freestanding pediatric palliative care center to open in the United States, George Mark Children’s House has been a leader in the pediatric palliative care movement since its inception in 2004. George Mark Children’s House exists to serve families with children and young adults who have a serious medical illness and who are seeking family-centered medical care that emphasizes quality of life in a compassionate, supportive atmosphere. We are an extension of your own home: a place where kids can be kids and families can be families. We bridge the gap between hospital and home, offering safe, excellent medical care in the comfort and warmth of a home-like setting for patients who do not need the resources of a full children's hospital.

12/11/2025

Every day, children receive expert care at George Mark and still find moments of joy. They enjoy aquatic therapy, creative play, and celebrations like Pumpkin Day. Families can rest easy knowing their child is safe, supported, and surrounded by compassion.

Your support reaches far beyond the children who stay with us. It touches their siblings, too. Families feel seen, included, and supported in ways that bring them closer together.

One House. Caring for many hearts.

Please consider making a gift today: bit.ly/EOYC2025

12/10/2025

Meet 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 — global palliative care leader, George Mark Board member, and the man who proudly rocks the Koala (QoLA) suit.

Our latest House Happenings post takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Baker, whose mix of heart, humor, and fearless advocacy is helping shape the future of children’s palliative care. He shares what inspires him, what he learned in Manila and at End Well, and why George Mark feels like home every time he visits.

If you’ve ever wondered how a global palliative care leader can light up an entire room with inspiration and a big koala grin, you’ll love this story.

Read the full feature: bit.ly/GMGH-JustinBaker

12/06/2025

Sometimes our feature moves in a slightly different direction, and today feels like the right moment for that.

The latest issue of West San Ramon Living, a local community magazine, highlights the Stewart family along with their trio of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. It is a story that feels grounded and quietly meaningful.

Folks who know the House will recognize Liz from her visits with her therapy dogs. Their steady and calming presence is something our patients look forward to, and the article captures that same warmth and intention.

Volunteers like Liz help widen the circle of care around George Mark. She shows up with kindness and she shares it generously.

Read more in our latest House Happenings feature: georgemark.org/community-feature-celebrates-a-george-mark-volunteer/

12/05/2025

We’re proud to share that George Mark Children’s House Board of Directors member Dr. Justin Baker was recently featured in a USA TODAY story about the EndWell Summit and the powerful role joy can play in end-of-life care.

Dr. Baker’s energy, compassion, and commitment to improving quality of life for children and families were on full display. From his playful “QOLA” koalas to his message about embracing joy alongside grief, he embodies the kind of heart-centered leadership that strengthens our community.

We’re grateful for his guidance and advocacy as we continue advancing compassionate pediatric palliative care at George Mark.

12/03/2025

Thanks to your GIVING TUESDAY generosity, families like the Wyvills continue to find comfort, belonging, and peace at George Mark.

“𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚.” - Cindy Wyvill.

Giving doesn’t end in one day. As we work toward our end-of-year goal, your support will be doubled through a generous $250K match, helping us lift even more families. It’s how One House truly becomes a home caring for so Many Hearts.

Please support: bit.ly/OneHouseManyHearts

12/03/2025

Smiles delivered!

Thanks to our friends from the Molly Smiles Foundation for surprising our patients with 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 care packages full of goodies.

12/02/2025

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁!

Thanks to our $250,000 Challenge Match, every gift made today will be doubled — bringing twice the healing, hope, and joy to children and families who need it most.

Support families like the Wyvills today and make a difference: bit.ly/EOYC2025

12/02/2025

This Monday after the Thanksgiving weekend, we’re thinking about the moments that make George Mark feel like home, made possible by the people who support our mission.

For children, it’s feeling weightless in the aquatic center or finding calm in the sensory room.
For siblings, it’s the simple comfort of crafting together.
For parents, it’s the rare peace of driving away knowing their child is in caring and capable hands.

With 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 coming up tomorrow, we’re grateful for your support and hopeful for your continued generosity so we may keep caring for so many hearts. If you’re able, please consider giving: bit.ly/EOYC2025

11/25/2025

When we set out to launch our giving campaign, we looked at the heart of our work and a theme emerged: We are 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀..

This is who we are, and who you help us be.

Because of you, families like the Wyvills find more than care at George Mark. They find belonging, peace, and the freedom to simply be a family.

Discover their story and support the campaign: bit.ly/OneHouseManyHearts

11/22/2025

November is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, a time to honor the compassionate care that surrounds children and families facing serious medical challenges.

At George Mark, we are grateful for the voices that help illuminate why this work matters. One of those voices belongs to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗶 and her daughter, 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮, who recently shared a thoughtful and deeply moving conversation about their journey, Tasha's book 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙐𝙥, and their experience at George Mark.

You can watch their thoughtful insights and reflections, and learn more on our House Happenings page at georgemark.org, or visit: bit.ly/GMCH-Tasha-and-Soraya.

We invite you to spend a few minutes with their story. It stays with you.

11/22/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸

The galaxy sent its very finest. Darth Vader and two loyal Stormtroopers arrived on official assignment to share a little Force for good. Their march through our halls brought wide eyes, big smiles, and a whole lot of excitement for patients, staff members, and volunteers alike.

Even the Dark Side cannot resist spreading a little light around here.

May the Force be with our families, today and always!

Golden Gate Garrison The 501st Legion

11/21/2025

More Team GMCH moments from the 2025 End Well Project.

So good to connect, share, and be part of something hopeful!

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