Thank You Notes (Spring 2018)
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…
Category: Patient Stories
Expanding Possibilities
Jacklin Tong was a senior in high school when her father became seriously ill with lung cancer and went to Stanford for treatment. She recalls…
You Are at the Heart of Yassen’s Story
When asked what he’d like to say to donors who support the patients and families at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Yassen simply says, “I…
One Step Closer to a Cure
Vibrant, kind-hearted, and articulate little Maiyanna was only 4 years old when she passed away on April 16, 2014, from diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG),…
A SUPER Surprise
Earlier this year, Carrie (a volunteer at our hospital) and her husband Joe Staley (an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers) generously donated their…
Today on Humans of Packard Children’s: Meet Xander
“I got connected with Dr. Bernstein who, within 10 hours of him getting the email, he just picked up the phone, called me, and he…
How can having a tumor be lucky?
Editor’s note: Lucca is our 2018 Summer Scamper Patient Hero representing our Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases. Join Lucca and our other…
Fighting Brain Cancer with the Help of Stanford Basketball
“In a season that would typically be defined by wins and losses, the most important result is a ‘Ty.’” Earlier this month, 11-year-old Ty Whisler…
Thank You, From a Lifelong Packard Children’s Patient
Hello, my name is Zariah Stevenson. I am a junior at Menlo Atherton High School and a patient at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The…
Your Impact on Research
Dear Friends, Did you know that for every dollar you give to the Children’s Fund, more than one-third (35 cents) goes toward jumpstarting research into…