Today’s Philanthropy, Tomorrow’s Cures
Generous support from our donors enables Packard Children’s Hospital to invest in leading-edge research and attract world-class pediatric specialists. Tanja Gruber, MD, PhD, knows firsthand…
Category: Donor Stories
You Helped Caroline Ring the Golden Bell
Six-year-old Caroline stepped up to the pole festooned with yellow, orange, and pink streamers and grabbed the rope attached to a very special golden bell….
Your Impact on Research: Fall 2021
Dear Friends, Your support of the Children’s Fund is helping to create a more diverse research community on the Stanford campus. Funded in large part…
VIDEO: Willie’s Wish
Meet Willie, 7-year-old bike lover, big brother, and a kidney transplant patient at our hospital. When he found out he was granted a wish from…
Transforming Loss into Life
How one family’s tragedy advanced newborn care worldwide. Christopher Hess lived only a short while, but he has saved countless lives. That’s because Christopher’s legacy…
A High-Stakes Decision
The Makhzoumi family chose Packard Children’s for their son’s care and their philanthropic support. Kate and Mohamad Makhzoumi say they felt a mixture of “shock…
Thank You Notes (Summer 2021)
Every day, donors like you make gifts of all sizes to build a healthier future for children and expectant mothers. Your support makes our hospital…
Gut It Out Foundation Launches Fundraiser in Support of the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute
The Gut It Out Foundation, founded by Jake and Amanda Diekman, is fundraising to support the work of the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research…
Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation’s Gift Supports Innovators in Pediatric Health Technology
Did you know that medical devices designed for children lag well behind adult technologies? To speed up pediatric medical device research and development for the youngest…
Can a Self-Help Platform Provide Treatment for Youths with Eating Disorders?
Learning that their teen has an eating disorder can be difficult and deeply troubling news for parents. Even more daunting for families is finding that…