SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - Nov. 5, 2026 - PRLog -- George Mark Children's House (GMCH) announced that its founder, Dr. Kathy Hull, was honored as an Impact Warrior by the Golden State Warriors on November 1 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Impact Warriors program, presented by PG&E, recognizes Bay Area community leaders who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in their communities. Honorees are celebrated for their contributions in education, health and wellness, economic development, and civic engagement.
A clinical psychologist, Hull founded George Mark Children's House in 2004 after witnessing the challenges faced by children with serious, life-limiting illnesses and their families while working at Children's Hospital Oakland, now UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. She envisioned a place where children could receive expert medical care in a warm, home-like environment, with compassionate support for the entire family.
Her vision led to the establishment of the nation's first freestanding, independent pediatric palliative care facility in San Leandro, California. Since opening its doors, George Mark has served more than 1,200 children and their families, providing respite, transitional, end-of-life, and bereavement services, all at no cost to families.
"Kathy's vision changed what care could look like for children with serious illnesses and their families," said Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children's House. "More than twenty years after opening George Mark, she continues to work directly with families and help guide the organization she founded. We're proud to see her recognized for her extraordinary contributions."
Hull remains actively involved as a staff psychologist and member of GMCH's Board of Directors. Her work extends beyond the House through clinical education, mentorship, and advocacy, helping inspire the development of similar pediatric palliative care facilities across the country. Her 2016 TEDWomen talk, which has received more than one million views, has also brought greater awareness to pediatric palliative care.
ABOUT GEORGE MARK CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Founded in 2004 in San Leandro, California, George Mark Children's House is the nation's first freestanding, independent pediatric palliative care facility. The nonprofit provides compassionate care for children and young adults with serious medical conditions, including respite, transitional, end-of-life, and bereavement services. Its interdisciplinary team offers specialized medical care and emotional support in a warm, home-like environment, always at no cost to families.
For more information, visit georgemark.org.
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