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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…

Remembering Emily Carpenter: A Legacy of Courage, Kindness and Positivity

May 7, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – In March 2025, Emily Carpenter, a patient at Valley Children’s, asked to be interviewed so she could share her childhood cancer journey – and the positive outlook that carried her through it. Her hope was simple: that her…