George Mark Children's House

05/20/2026

“𝙒𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮.”
𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙮, 𝙍𝙉

In our latest blog, Antoinette, our Director of Clinical Services, reflects on the heart of nursing at George Mark Children’s House. She writes about the quiet strength of pediatric palliative care, the different kind of hope our nurses help families hold, and the meaningful work of creating comfort when the focus is no longer cure.

Her reflection honors the nurses who carry out our mission every day with skill, compassion, and presence. The piece also features a moving story from Veronica Bitz, RN, whose words offer a glimpse into the care so many George Mark nurses bring to children and families.

Through Veronica’s story, we see the compassion, skill, and presence our nurses offer families in moments of respite, comfort, and goodbye.

To all of our George Mark nurses: thank you for the care you give, the comfort you bring, and the heart you pour into this work every day!

Read the full Nurses Month reflection on our House Happenings blog at bit.ly/GMCHnurses2026

05/18/2026

Down the rabbit hole and into George Mark.

Our storybook friend brought a little Wonderland to the playroom with books, songs, a Cheshire Cat chat, and a very sweet singalong with Kali.

She read. She sang. Some joined in. For a little while, we all got to wander through a very merry Wonderland kind of afternoon.

Shout-out to our friends at for making visits like this possible!

05/18/2026

Down the rabbit hole and into George Mark!

Our storybook friend stopped by with a basket of books, a few songs, and just enough wonder to make the playroom feel curiouser and curiouser.

She read. She sang. Some joined in. For a little while, we all got to wander through a very merry Wonderland kind of afternoon.

05/14/2026

This we are grateful for Play CV and their recent donation of gift baskets for our patients! The baskets have different themes that patients could pick from, with corresponding stuffies, blankets, coloring books, and stories.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 to our incredible George Mark nurses!

Every day at George Mark, we see the power of nurses in so many beautiful ways. It is in the gentle hands that bring comfort, the calm voices that steady difficult moments, and the quick thinking that reassures families their children are cared for and less alone.

It is also in the laughter, the silliness, the creativity, and the heart that make George Mark feel like home.

To all of our George Mark nurses: thank you for the love you pour into this work, the strength you bring into every room, and the very special kind of magic only you can give.

We celebrate you this week and always!

05/11/2026

Team GMCH hit the parade route!

Staff members and their kiddos proudly represented George Mark Children’s House at this year’s Castro Valley History Festival and Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade. From our cheerful truck display to bubbles, smiles, and plenty of hometown spirit, it was such a fun way to be out in the community and share a little George Mark love.

A big thank you to everyone who waved hello and helped make the day feel so special. We loved being part of this wonderful Castro Valley tradition!

05/10/2026

At a recent George Mark activity, two wonderful George Mark moms received surprise Mother’s Day gifts from Giants players Logan Webb and Ryan Walker: the players’ own jerseys!

This 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we honor all George Mark mothers. The ones who carry more than most will ever know. The ones who show strength in quiet ways, give comfort with a touch, and love their precious children with a depth that words can barely hold.

To every George Mark mom, we see your courage, your tenderness, your devotion, and your unending love.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at George Mark.

05/05/2026

To close our celebration of Star Wars Day, we are sharing a heartwarming story from a galaxy a little closer to home.

Amid the day’s movie news, product drops, and fan festivities, this story reminds us of something simple and meaningful: the power of wonder, kindness, and time together as a family.

Recently, a small group of George Mark bereaved families visited Rancho Obi-Wan, for a private tour of the world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. The visit offered moments of joy and respite, made possible by the generosity of our friends at Rancho Obi-Wan.

Read the full story in our latest House Happenings: bit.ly/ROWvisit

05/04/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Our Star Wars Weekend started with a surprise Force Friday visit for our patients, thanks to the Golden Gate Garrison of The 501st Legion, the Endor Base of the Rebel Legion, and our friends at Lucasfilm.

The day brought beloved characters, care packages, big smiles, and one very special surprise for Jahiem, who received a collectible lightsaber from Darth Vader, his favorite character.

A galaxy sized thank you to everyone who helped bring this magic to George Mark!

ABC7 Eyewitness News coversage of Star Wars Weekend 2026 | 05.01.2026

05/04/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Our Star Wars Weekend started with a surprise Force Friday visit for our patients, thanks to the Golden Gate Garrison of The 501st Legion, the Endor Base of the Rebel Legion, and our friends at Lucasfilm.

The day brought beloved characters, care packages, big smiles, and one very special surprise for Jahiem, who received a collectible lightsaber from Darth Vader, his favorite character.

A galaxy sized thank you to everyone who helped bring this magic to George Mark!