Foundation News
Check back frequently for the latest news from the foundation. We'll spotlight recent events, update you on the Campaign for Children's, and keep you current on what is going on at the foundation.
Children’s Research Institute's Mark Walters, MD Grant Award Recipient
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awarded Mark Walters, MD director of Children's Hospital Oakland's Blood & Marrow Transplant Program a planning grant, worth $55,000. The CIRM award supports multidisciplinary teams of scientists planning to pursue therapies for specific diseases. Dr. Walter’s team is planning a project devoted to extending the use of blood stem cell transplantation for genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia in California.
Children’s Hospital Oakland’s research institute conducts research to advance cures for children locally and globally. To learn more about Dr. Walters and the amazing research being conducted here at Children’s, visit our research institute's website.
Children’s Research Institute in Top 5 for NIH Awards
According to a report produced by the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, in 2007, Children’s Hospital Oakland’s research institute ranked 5th in the nation in terms of total grant amount awarded to children’s hospitals from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and received more NIH grants in 2007 than any other children’s hospital on the West Coast. Children’s was granted 41 awards totaling over $23 million dollars from the NIH in 2007.
Children’s Hospital Oakland’s research institute conducts research to advance cures for children locally and globally. To learn more about the amazing research being conducted here at Children’s, visit our research institute's website.
Kung_Fu_Pandas™ Support Children’s!
Net profits from sales of the new Kohl’s Cares for Kids® product line are donated to support health and educational opportunities for children.
If you purchase your Kung Fu Panda™ Po Plush or Kung Fu Panda™ Book at Kohl’s locations in Brentwood, Colma, Petaluma, Pleasanton, Pleasant Hill, San Leandro, Santa Rosa or Vallejo, you’ll be supporting Children’s Hospital Oakland at the same time.For a peek at these cuddly stuffed animals and to find information about this program, go to Kohl’s website.
Thank You Pixar & Wall*E!
Over 230 generous people passed through the high security screening at Pixar Animation Studios on June 6 to get a sneak peek at the new Disney Pixar animated film Wall*E. Proceeds from the evening benefited Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
The sold-out event raised over $60,000. Children's Hospital would like to thank Pixar Animation Studios for their generous support over the years. Public release of Wall-E is scheduled for June 27th. For information on upcoming events, click here.
FACES for the Future Program Congratulates The Class of 2008
On May 30, 2008, the FACES for the Future Program celebrated the graduation of thirty high school seniors. Each and every one of the graduates will attend college in the fall.
FACES for the Future is a program designed to inspire young people to become caring, insightful physicians and healthcare professionals. Through participation in a 3-year internship at Children’s Hospital Oakland, the FACES Program prepares underprivileged and minority high school students for careers in healthcare and the health sciences. More >>
Announcing Hand in Hand: Our New Magazine
Hand in Hand Magazine, Children’s Hospital Foundation’s newest celebrates the stories of the hospital’s courageous patients, committed medical staff and researchers, and our dedicated and generous donors and supporters.
The premier issue’s cover girl, Mattie Hollenbach is a lifelong patient at Children’s and has had two open heart surgeries at Children’s. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, email us and we’ll send one to you. Check our publications page in August for an online version.
Children’s New Specialty Care Center in Modesto
A new specialty care center in Modesto joins Children’s Hospital Oakland’s Network of Care. Children’s Specialty Care Centers in Brentwood, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Larkspur -- and now Modesto, are part of Children's mission to ensure kids have access to world-class health care close to home.
The Modesto Specialty Care Center is located at 4016 Dale Road, Modesto. Opening festivities will be held on June 21, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please contact the foundation at (510) 428-3814 or email us with questions at any time.
