Diabetes Researcher, Elite Athlete, Patient: Meet Dr. Dessi Zaharieva
When Dessi Zaharieva was 7 years old, she had a big year. She began to take lessons in taekwondo and kick-started a decades-long journey—one that…
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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…
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,…
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…
Researcher Spotlight: Christina Buysse, MD
In 2023, Christina Buysse, MD, received a Community Engaged Research to Promote Health Equity (CERPHE) Pilot Grant from the Children’s Fund- supported Stanford Maternal and…
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,…
New Board Members Join the Lucile Packard Foundation
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health is pleased to announce two new board members: Mindy Rogers and Bill Thompson. Both bring strong backgrounds in…
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,…
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…
Scooby-Doo Fan, Donut Snacker, and Hunter Syndrome Ambassador
Twelve-year-old Aiden loves soccer, evening walks, swimming, watching movies, and eating donuts. He enjoys going to school and is the center of the universe for…
