Safely Reopening our Community, Economy, and Schools
Last week, we hosted an online panel with experts from Stanford Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital on Safely Reopening Our Community, Economy, and Schools….
Category: Patient Stories
Nicholas Doesn’t Miss a Beat
When Stephanie DeHart welcomed her baby boy, Nicholas, in March 2003, she felt a mixture of joy and fear. Nicholas was diagnosed with a devastating…
Full Circle Philanthropy: Felix Gets a Big Surprise
Last month, we shared a sweet story of how one of our patients, 15-year-old Felix from Castro Valley, donated his hard-earned savings to support front…
COVID-19 Panel with Packard experts: Impact on Children, Families, and Community
Yesterday, Mary Leonard, MD, MSCE, Packard Children's chair of pediatrics hosted a virtual panel with our hospital's experts, highlighting our local and national response to COVID-19. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado,…
Thank You, Stanford University Dance Marathon!
Once again, Stanford students joined together to shake, shimmy, and strut—all to make a difference for the patients and families in our care! In February…
Creative Kids: Meet Four Champions for Children
We are so grateful for our community members who find thoughtful and creative ways to fundraise for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. From bake sales…
“Families Need You:” One Mom Describes Facing COVID-19 with Two Medically Fragile Children
Editor’s note: Jessica Davenport of Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the proud mom of Kruz, 6, and Paizlee, 5, who have a rare and fatal form of dwarfism called…
A Message From Our CEO About COVID-19
Dear friends, Our Packard Children's team is on the front lines, fighting for the health of our community during the COVID-19 crisis. From the caregivers stepping…
COVID-19: How You Can Help our Caregivers and Patients
Thank our Packard Heroes We've gathered all your inspiring messages for our caregivers and team members at Packard Children's.See your #PACKARDPROUD MESSAGE Donate to our…
Athena: Your Monthly Giving Featured Patient
Hi, Monthly Giving Partners! I’m Athena. I’m almost 16 years old, and I want to share my story of how Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford—and…