Summer 2025
Connections
SUMMER 2025
Beyond Patient Care
Showing up for siblings
Watching a sibling battle a life-threatening illness can be profoundly impactful for a child. Siblings confront prolonged periods of separation from their caregivers; experience feelings of isolation, guilt, and grief; and struggle to comprehend what’s happening. That’s why our hospitals prioritize not just the patients, but the siblings, during life’s most challenging moments.
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Illustration by Jackson DeBoer, 12, brother of our patient Penny.
Featured Stories
Thanks to philanthropy, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are able to deliver an incredible depth and breadth of pediatric health care to Bay Area children — from holistic clinics that specialize in treating the whole child, to cutting-edge medical imaging, and expert mental health services covering the entire state of California.
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DownloadAn Extraordinary Legacy
Planned giving is a powerful way to make a lasting difference in the lives of children while also meeting your own financial and philanthropic goals. By including UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in your estate or long-term financial plans, you can help ensure that future generations have access to the world-class care, groundbreaking research, and compassionate support that define our mission. To learn more, visit https://ucsf.giftplans.org/.
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