Matthew, 9; Kate, 7; Alex, 7, Portola Valley
NICU grads and siblings with a cause Elizabeth’s first visit to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was filled…
Category: Patient Stories
Meet Zenaida – Concert Lover, Big Sister, Cancer Patient
At the age of 4, Zenaida was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that usually affects kids under age 5. In the past eight years,…
The Sweet Sound of Music Therapy
If you’ve met 8-year-old Ryan, you’ve likely met Serafina, too. Serafina is a life-size stuffed orange tabby cat with a bit of a sassy side,…
Meet Max – 3D digital artist and inspiration for Team Mighty Max
As Max stepped up to ring the Golden Bell at the end of his cancer treatment in September 2023, he was surrounded by more than…
Meet Austen – Daddy’s Girl, NICU Grad, and Heart Patient
Collette’s pregnancy was going really well. Then one morning, about 30 weeks along, she started feeling cramps. There was no bleeding or signs of big…
Hospital School Marks 100 Years!
The Hospital School began at the Stanford Home for Convalescent Children—the earliest predecessor of Packard Children’s Hospital—which provided care, balanced meals, and sunshine to children…
Humans of Packard Children’s: Zenaida (Spring 2024)
Over the years, Zenaida spent months in our hospital receiving treatment for neuroblastoma. Her family credits her music therapists, child life specialists, chaplains, and so…
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…
Conquering Allergies: Jocelyn’s Story
I’ve conquered my nut allergies, and it has changed my life! Hi, my name is Jocelyn Louie and ever since I was a toddler, I…
Students for Packard: Philanthropy Begins at Any Age
As a not-for-profit hospital, Packard Children’s relies on community support to advance care and cures for kids, so it’s not surprising that some of our…
