Bringing Innovation to Kids and Expectant Moms
Each year, the FDA approves far fewer health technologies for use in children than adults. This disparity extends to pregnant moms as well. As a…
Category: Donor Stories
Granting Wishes and Bringing Joy to Children in the Hospital
Congratulations to Little Wishes for raising $250,000 on their community fundraising page! Little Wishes created their fundraising page in 2017, and 100% of every dollar…
A Grateful Mom Gives Back to Support NICU Nurses
Nurses are at the heart of any neonatal intensive care unit. Laurel Lagenaur (above right) saw this firsthand when she developed preeclampsia at 28 weeks…
First Fellow in Pediatric Epilepsy Earns National Award
In 2015, longtime donor Judi Rees created an endowed fellowship in pediatric epilepsy in honor of her granddaughter Maggie. The endowment enables Lucile Packard Children’s…
Celebrating 25 Years of the Auxiliaries Endowment
In 1999, the Auxiliaries Endowment was created with $7 million in estate gifts from four members of the Association of the Auxiliaries for Children—a dedicated…
A Gift From the Heart That’s Smart
Everyone Benefits From Beneficiary Designations When Nancy Larsson returned to the Bay Area 25 years ago, she wanted to volunteer where the need was greatest….
Supporting NICU Nurses Through a Donor-Advised Fund
Nurses are at the heart of any neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Laurel Lagenaur saw this firsthand when she developed preeclampsia at 28 weeks into…
A Grandfather’s Gratitude
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford will always hold a special place in Joe Louderback’s heart, even though he lives roughly 3,000 miles away in Seneca,…
The Levys: Giving the Gift of Music
Jackie and Roger Levy hope no family ever has to know the loss of a beloved child and grandchild. They lost their 3-year-old grandson, Andrew,…
Thank You Notes (Spring 2024)
Our donor community continues to surprise and inspire us by the many ways they support Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Your dedication helps us transform…
