George Mark Children's House:
WHEN: | Saturday, September 29, 2007, 5 - 9:30 p.m. | |
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WHERE: | George Mark Children's House | |
2121 George Mark Lane, San Leandro, CA 94578 | ||
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Note: Directions must be taken from www.georgemark.org. Address does not appear on most GPS systems. | ||
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WHO/WHAT: | More than 375 guests will gather to raise critical funds to benefit children and families at George Mark Children's House - the country's first free-standing facility offering palliative care for seriously and terminally ill children and support for their families. As a special guest speaker, Elizabeth Edwards will share her message of finding hope under difficult circumstances. |
The event also will include:
- Cocktails, silent auction and live jazz music
- Guided tours of George Mark Children's House
- Gourmet dinner and live auction
BACKGROUND:
George Mark Children's House (http://www.georgemark.org) opened in the Bay Area in March 2004 to provide the best quality of care for seriously and terminally ill children and their families. GMCH offers free end-of-life, respite and transitional care to children and supports the whole family with practical, emotional and spiritual support. A pioneer in the United States, GMCH increases access to palliative care by advocating for pediatric hospice benefits, serves as a model to other communities seeking to adopt this type of care and, most importantly, makes a difference in the lives of seriously and terminally ill children.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- 5:00-7:00p: Tours of the House, cocktail reception and silent auction: photos and interviews with George Mark Children's House co-founder, Dr. Kathy Hull, executive director, John Golenski, program director Judith Dunlop, members of the board of directors, families served by GMCH, participating donors and attending elected officials, including CA Senate President pro Tem, Don Perata
- 7:15-9:30p: Dinner program, including presentation by Elizabeth Edwards at 7:45p