What We Do
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health raises funds for child and maternal health at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford School of Medicine. We also shape and support programs that make health care more accessible for children with complex medical needs.
Support extraordinary care
We are the fundraising community behind the world-class, family-centered care happening every day at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
Fuel innovative research
Our donor community powers leading-edge research at the Stanford School of Medicine to drive the best possible care and cures for moms and kids.
Drive health care systems change
We develop and shape projects and programs that improve health care systems for all kids and families, beginning with children and youth with special health care needs.
The Future of Healing Young Hearts
Stanford’s innovators are harnessing AI, 3D printing, and gene editing to redefine what’s possible for children with heart disease.
$2.6 billion
raised since 1997
145000
donors have given to our foundation
230+ grants
awarded to drive health care system change
After a devastating car accident left Taneesh, 18, with life-threatening injuries, a team of more than 30 specialists at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford rallied to save him. Now fully recovered and back on the soccer field, Taneesh calls each day his “best day yet.”
Donate Now to Make a Difference
Give hope and care to kids and families by making a one-time or monthly donation.
Get Involved
From toy drives to birthday celebrations, create your own fundraiser to help kids in our community reach their health potential.
Bring joy to kids in our hospital and their families by becoming an Auxiliaries or Ambassadors member, or by creating a care kit.
Join us at one of our fun events to show your support for children and their families.
Program for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
We focus on ensuring our country’s health care system works for children and youth with special health care needs and their families. Through our grantmaking, thought leadership, and advocacy, we fund and partner with state and national organizations to conduct research and develop best practices for improving health care systems and policies.
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