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After 19 Years of Care, Patient Gives Back Through Charity Car Show

MERCED, Calif. – A longtime patient at Valley Children’s turned his passion for cars into an opportunity to give back, raising funds for the department that cared for him for nearly two decades. Cory, a hematology patient at the Cancer and…
Players with Cosmic Baseball smile with a patient at Valley Children's.

Known for Lighting Up Ballparks, Cosmic Baseball Brings Its Glow to Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – Patients at Valley Children’s received a memorable visit last week as players from Cosmic Baseball brought smiles, laughter and a little extra glow to the hospital. Known for its unique twist on America’s pastime, Cosmic Baseball transforms…

IRS Filings Highlight Valley Children’s Hospital’s Fiscal Strength, Community Impact

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital released its annual IRS filing for fiscal year 2025 on Friday, outlining the organization’s financial performance, community investments and efforts to expand access to pediatric care across Central California. As a non-profit organization, Valley…
A football player at Fresno State plays Bingo with a patient at Valley Children's Hospital.

Patients Connect With Fresno State Football Players During Annual Hospital Visit

MADERA, Calif. – Autographs, photos and laughter helped create lasting memories at Valley Children’s this week as Fresno State football players connected with patients during their annual hospital visit. The student-athletes visited children throughout the hospital, offering encouragement, conversation and a…
Valley Children’s Community Impact Highlights $76 million in Benefits to Central California

Report Highlights Valley Children’s $76 Million Investment in Literacy, Food Security and More

MADERA, Calif. – A new report shows that Valley Children’s Healthcare invested nearly $76 million in community benefit activities during fiscal year 2025, while expanding programs aimed at improving children’s health, food security, literacy and safety across Central California. The investment,…
Two basketball players from Fresno State look and smile at a young patient in a swing at Valley Children's.

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Team Brings Bulldog Spirit to Patients

MADERA, Calif. –Valley Children’s welcomed the Fresno State Women’s Basketball team on Wednesday, bringing Bulldog pride, encouragement and connection to patients and families throughout the hospital. More than a dozen student-athletes visited patient units, spending time in bedside conversations and…
NFL wide receiver Ricky Pearsall laughs and throws a football to a group of kids.

NFL Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall Hosts Football Camp for Central Valley Kids

FRESNO, Calif. – More than 300 Central Valley kids participated in youth football camps hosted by NFL wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, including patients from Valley Children’s Epilepsy Support Program. Pearsall, a first-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2024…
A drone photo of a golf course and Valley Children's Hospital.

Valley Children’s and CourseCo Partner to Keep Community Golf Center Open

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare and CourseCo today announced a new partnership to operate the Highway 41 Golf Center, formerly known as Valley Golf Center, ensuring the longtime community destination remains open and accessible for golfers, families, schools and community organizations throughout the Central Valley.   After Valley Golf Center’s owners announced…

Valley Children’s Recognized as a National Leader for Community Health Excellence 

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has been selected as one of three national finalists for the 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize, an honor presented by the American Hospital Association (AHA). The award includes a $10,000 prize and recognizes health care organizations that improve community health beyond…

Valley Children’s Support Boosts Opportunities for Special Olympics Athletes

FRESNO, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Special Olympics Northern California is helping expand access to inclusive sports programs for athletes across the Central Valley. The collaboration, which began in 2025, has strengthened recruitment and retention efforts, increased…