Meet Vivi, your Patient Hero for Transplant Research
Gabe and Miriam named their baby girl Viviana, meaning “full of life.” But at 5 weeks old Vivi was diagnosed with biliary atresia–her liver was…
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Meet Jayden, your Patient Hero for Neonatology Research
Chrystian’s head was spinning. This was it! Right in the middle of his birthday dinner, over “Happy Birthday” and his favorite Oreo cake, his fiancée,…
Meet Yali’s Family, your Patient Hero for Family Guidance and Bereavement Program
From the moment she was born, Yali had to fight. Her mom, Lladira, remembers that her tiny baby was constantly picking up colds and other…
Meet Isabel, your Patient Hero for the Children’s Fund
“Isabel is an incredible source of inspiration in my life,” Isabel’s brother, Robert explains. “She goes through a half-dozen therapy sessions a week and is…
Meet Effy, your Patient Hero for Cancer Research
Two-year-old Effy’s mom and dad were helping her put on her pajamas before bed when they noticed a lump on her side. “We went to…
Look ma! We’re blogging!
This year, we’re excited to launch our blog. This is a place for your stories! We want to share what inspires you to Scamper. Email…
Meet Maisy, the Fashionable Philanthropist
“There’s no such thing as too much,”—that’s Maisy’s motto for fashion and philanthropy. At just 8-years-old, this pint-sized Champion for Children is using her creativity…
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Shop for Packard 2
This March, participating retailers throughout the Bay Area will host in-store shopping days benefiting the Children’s Fund at our hospital. Your support through Shop for…
VIDEO: Give hope to kids like Karla this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day we want to do something extra special for our patients. With your help (and the help from our furry donors Boo and…