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MADERA, Calif. – Annabella Vega knows the excitement of finding a favorite Pokémon card. Now, she’s helping Valley Children’s patients experience that same feeling through hand-assembled portfolios filled with cards of their own. The 8-year-old began creating mini Pokémon portfolios…

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

September 2, 2026

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…

12‑Year‑Old’s Birthday Generosity Benefits Pediatric Kidney Care

March 31, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A 12‑year‑old Fresno student turned his birthday celebration into a tradition of generosity, raising money to support a pediatric patient receiving kidney care at Valley Children’s. Instead of requesting presents for his birthday, Mateo Kern, a student at…

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

February 17, 2026

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…

A rendering of an inclusive play structure at Valley Children's.

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

December 17, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

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…

The front entrance of Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, California.

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

December 4, 2025

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…

Hanford Teen Uses Livestock Sale to Support Patients at Valley Children’s

September 18, 2025

A Central Valley high school student turned her passion for agriculture into a powerful act of giving, donating nearly $7,000 from her livestock auction to Valley Children’s. Graysen Lopes, a senior at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford, auctioned her…

Rose Bags Deliver Comfort to Emergency Department Patients

September 4, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – A small act of kindness is making a big difference in the emergency department at Valley Children’s Hospital. The Rose Bags initiative is offering families comfort during what can be some of the most stressful moments of their lives.…

Taco Bell Foundation Awards $70,000 to Valley Children’s Cancer Survivorship Program

August 5, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – A $70,000 grant from the charitable arm of a popular restaurant chain will help childhood cancer survivors thrive long after their final hospital visit. This week, Valley Children’s Healthcare announced it was awarded a $70,000 Community Grant…