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Incarcerated individuals at Corcoran State Prison walk to raise money for children with cancer at Valley Children's Hospital.

Inside Prison Walls, a Walk for Children Changes Lives Beyond the Fence

CORCORAN, Calif. – Hundreds of incarcerated people at Corcoran State Prison laced up their shoes and stepped into the yard with a shared purpose: raising money for children battling cancer at Valley Children’s Hospital. What began as a simple idea has…

Valley Children’s, Fresno State Mark Milestone with First Graduates of Nursing Pathway Program

MADERA, Calif. – A partnership between Valley Children’s Healthcare and Fresno State is taking aim at the region’s nursing workforce challenges, as the first cohort of nurses graduates from an innovative program designed to expand access to advanced nursing education…

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Crosses 100,000 Book Milestone in Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. – Thousands of Fresno County children are building a love of reading at home, thanks to a program that has now delivered more than 100,000 free books. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library arrived in Fresno County in 2025 through a…

Madera Students Turn Scraps Into Smiles at Valley Children’s

MADERA, Calif. – Compassion met creativity this month as students from Ranchos Middle School in Madera delivered handmade keepsakes to Valley Children’s – each one crafted from materials that would have ended up in landfills. On Thursday, the students dropped off dozens…

Healthy Futures Take Root at Golden Charter Academy

FRESNO, Calif. – In a community impacted by food insecurity and limited access to fresh produce, a Fresno school is teaching students that healthy habits can begin long before a doctor’s visit – starting in the garden. At Golden Charter…
The Economic Impact of Valley Children's

Valley Children’s Delivers More Than $1 Billion a Year to Regional Economy, Report Finds

MADERA, Calif. – A new independent report shows Valley Children’s Healthcare plays a major role in Central California’s economy, generating more than $1 billion in annual economic activity while supporting thousands of jobs across the region. The analysis, conducted by the…
A young man smiles and gets his hair shaved during an event at Valley Children's to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

Volunteers Shave Heads, Rally Donations for Pediatric Cancer Research

MADERA, Calif. – A fundraiser at Valley Children’s Hospital brought the community together to support pediatric cancer research, with participants cutting or shaving their hair to raise awareness and donations. The annual “Conquer Kids’ Cancer” fundraiser was organized by the St.…
Patients from the Epilepsy Support Program at Valley Children's stand and wave on the court at the Fresno State men's basketball game on February 14, 2026.

Epilepsy Patients Celebrated with On‑Court Recognition at Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. – Valley Children’s patients and their families enjoyed a memorable Valentine’s evening at the Fresno State men’s basketball game earlier this month, where the Epilepsy Support Program received special on‑court recognition. The outing gave patients, families and care teams…
A doctor and nurse in the Valley Children's PICU work with a young patient.

Boswell Foundation’s $2 Million Gift Strengthens Care for Valley Kids

MADERA, Calif. – A $2 million gift from the James G. Boswell Foundation will support the areas of greatest need at Valley Children’s, helping ensure that kids continue to receive the highest quality care. This latest contribution brings the foundation’s total…

Valentine’s Tradition Continues as Los Banos Students Bring Balloons to Patients

MADERA, Calif. – Valentine’s Day arrived early for patients at Valley Children’s as more than 1,000 red heart‑shaped balloons streamed into the hospital – part of a tradition that’s brought joy for more than a decade. Future Farmers of America (FFA)…