Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health

Thank you to our friends at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation for the opportunity to join their 60th Anniversary Open House this week! We were honored to highlight Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford as a core part of the Packard family and foundation's incredible legacy of impact. Congratulations on 60 years and cheers to many more! Pictured volunteering at the event: Jennifer Yuan, Sarah Collins, Keiko Endo, Dr. David Stevenson, and Jim Deasy. #Packard60

Congrats to The David and Lucile Packard Foundation to an astounding 60 years of making the world a better place. 🌎❤️ We are incredibly grateful for their work in helping us transform health for all kids and moms, in Northern California and around the world.    Cheers to many more years of impact and partnership. Thanks for having us at your Open House! 🎉

🎉🎒Thank you to our amazing community for a successful Back-to-School season! Your contributions will provide essential support for important patient programs, ensuring children receive educational and developmental support, even in the midst of treatment.   Here’s what we were able to accomplish together:  ✅ 600+ messages of encouragement for kids at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford ✅ $34,000+ raised  ✅ 1 awe-inspiring community   A huge shoutout to Alice and Arthur Liu for their matching gift! 🌟 #backtoschool 

🔔 🎗 To begin #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth we’d like to introduce Patient Hero Patrick!   Patrick began his oncology journey in 2021 and started treatment at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in 2022.   “He felt at ease in the hospital, and they worked hard at getting his medications just right so he could be at home as much as possible,” says Patrick’s mother, Jimena.   Each time Patrick underwent a difficult aspect of treatment, he earned a Beads of Courage, Inc. to add to a string. By the time Patrick rang the Golden Bell at the conclusion of his treatment in March 2024, he had earned 1,500 beads. Click the link below to support cancer research at Stanford Medicine and follow us to learn more about patients like Patrick. 💛🌟 https://lnkd.in/gFRfYtci

🎗️This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we are ALL IN on fundraising for pediatric cancer research to remember and honor kids like Sara. 💛 Sara was a passionate, loving 7-year-old who positively impacted the lives of so many around her through her optimism and loving spirit. Even after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 5, Sara took great pleasure in being kind and helping others, and always brought a smile to the face of everyone around her through her love of singing and dancing. Join us in honoring Sara and other pediatric cancer patients by Cycling for Kids Cancer on September 21 @ 4pm to raise critically needed funds for research at the Stanford University School of Medicine. If you can’t join us, you can still donate to support. https://tr.ee/3mECYmfbRl #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mitchell B. Cohen, MD, as Chief Medical Officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. A national leader in pediatric medicine, Dr. Cohen will help elevate the care and well-being of children and families. https://bit.ly/3Xi6i0u

🎨 ✨ Meet the vibrant Antonia Dapena-Tretter, Art Curator at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford!  ❤️🩹 The power of our art collection is its ability to promote well-being and foster a sense of belonging for patients and families during a challenging time. 🐻 Dapena-Tretter has been Stanford Children’s Art Curator since 2019. 🖼️ Learn about the importance of our sculptures, paintings, and interactive exhibits and how philanthropy supports this extensive collection.

⏰ August is almost over, but it's not too late to participate in Make-A-Will Month! ❤️   By including the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health in your will or trust, you'll automatically join the Lucile Salter Packard Society, a community dedicated to supporting life-saving care and groundbreaking research at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.   Your thoughtful gift will have a lasting impact on children's health, ensuring future generations receive the best possible care.    Find out how to include us in your will 👉 https://tr.ee/i0_4QZ50EK #MakeAWillMonth

Meet Tyler, a brave heart patient who first arrived Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford when he was 2 days old. Despite the many challenges he's faced over the years with multiple open-heart surgeries and countless appointments, Tyler has never fallen behind academically, thanks to the incredible support of our Hospital School. Now he is beginning a new school year with a new heart!   His mom, Jennie, describes the Hospital School as "a wonderful resource where he can take a break from his medical journey and find educational outlets. The students are treated with the utmost respect and support."   📚✨ As we celebrate 100 years of supporting young learners at the Hospital School, we’re aiming to reach 100 donors. From now until August 30, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. That means double the impact for kids who need it most—helping provide books, art supplies, and other essentials that let them focus on being kids. Your generosity makes it possible for kids like Tyler to keep learning and thriving, even in the hospital.    Let’s make a difference together! Donate today to ensure that no child falls behind in school, no matter what they’re facing. Link to Donate: https://tr.ee/RdJRo3OGFy 🎒❤️

Hyundai Hope On Wheels visited Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, awarding cancer research grants to two brilliant minds:    🔬 Dr. Kara Davis, $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant.  🥼 Dr. Adrienne Long, $250,000 Hyundai Young Investigator Grant.    Patrick, a 16-year-old cancer patient treated by Stanford’s Lianna Marks, MD, joined us to celebrate this achievement. Patrick’s heartfelt message: “I would like to thank Hyundai on behalf of myself and of all the kids that will have better, less invasive and dangerous treatments thanks to the research that they generously sponsor.” ❤️    Hyundai Hope On Wheels, marking its 26th anniversary, has been a steadfast supporter of groundbreaking cancer research. Thanks to Hyundai Motor America and its 830+ U.S. dealers, including Del Grande Dealer Group, we’re making leaps in discoveries and care.    The Handprint Ceremony was the true highlight of the event! Patrick, our doctors, Hyundai representatives, and fellow community members left their colorful marks on a Hyundai vehicle—a symbol of unity in the search for a cure for childhood cancers. 🤝🎨    Thank you, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, for fueling healthier futures! 💛  #EndChildhoodCancer #HyundaiHopeOnWheels #PediatricCancerResearch #HopeLightstheWay