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Jace Sumpter, a patient at Valley Children's, is shown during his treatment for kidney cancer (left) and during his trip to Disney World through Make-A-Wish (right).

Valley Children’s Invests $100K to Fund More Make-A-Wish Experiences for Patients

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has expanded its partnership with Make-A-Wish Northeastern and Central California through a $100,000 commitment aimed at increasing access to wish experiences for children facing serious medical conditions. “Families navigating serious health challenges need more than…

Pro Soccer Player Max Arfsten Brings Gifts and Encouragement to Patients

MADERA, Calif. – Fresno native and professional soccer player Max Arfsten made a trip to Valley Children’s Hospital this week, visiting young patients and delivering toys during the holiday season. Arfsten, a wing back for the Columbus Crew and a member…
A rendering of an inclusive play structure at Valley Children's.

Gift From Table Mountain Rancheria to Bring Inclusive Playground to Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital announced Wednesday an $8 million gift from Table Mountain Rancheria to build a new inclusive playground on the hospital’s campus, a project leaders say will support healing and connection for children of all abilities.…
Santa Claus smiles and waves at the camera inside the halls of Valley Children's Hospital.

First Responders Escort Santa to Valley Children’s in Decades-Long Tradition

MADERA, Calif. – Dozens of first responders escorted Santa Claus to Valley Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, continuing a beloved holiday tradition that has brought cheer to young patients for more than four decades. The annual procession, which began more than…
Fresno State basketball players hold stuffed animals during a toy delivery at Valley Childrens Hospital.

Bulldog Basketball Team Brings Holiday Cheer to Patients at Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – The Fresno State men’s basketball team stepped off the court Friday to bring smiles to young patients at Valley Children’s Hospital, delivering stuffed animals collected during the team’s annual “teddy bear toss” game. Players and coaches rolled wagons…
A patient at Valley Children's Hospital picks out a toy during a visit from service members at NAS Lemoore.

Navy Service Members Spread Joy with Annual Toy Delivery

MADERA, Calif. – Service members from Naval Air Station Lemoore brought holiday cheer to Valley Children’s Hospital, delivering toys to dozens of smiling patients. More than a dozen members of the Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific gathered in the hospital’s rotunda,…
The front entrance of Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, California.

Estate of Fresno Philanthropist Scott MacMichael Gifts $3 Million to Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has received a $3 million estate gift from Scott Wishon MacMichael, a lifelong Fresno resident and descendant of the pioneering Wishon family. The donation will support Valley Children’s mission to provide pediatric care throughout…
Students at Bullard High School participate in the Stop the Bleed event.

Valley Children’s and Bullard High Team Up for Lifesaving Schoolwide Training

FRESNO, Calif. – More than 1,500 students and 30 staff members at Bullard High School were trained in lifesaving bleeding control techniques during a three-day event, part of the Stop the Bleed initiative. Held November 12-14, the event was a…

Meet Fresno State Kid Captain Banyan

FRESNO, Calif. – Each football season, Valley Children’s Healthcare teams up with Fresno State for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patients. At every home football game, one Valley Children’s patient is selected to be the Kid Captain of the game. At…
A sign reading "Donald E. Gumz Community Trail" with a blue, cloudy sky and grass in front.

Leaving a Lasting Footprint: Community Trail Dedication Honors a Path Paved by Generosity

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s is celebrating the dedication of the Donald E. Gumz Community Trail on the hospital’s main campus in Madera. Born and raised in Fresno, Donald E. Gumz spent his life supporting causes that reflected his deep…