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Meet Brooklyn

Building a Healthy and Happy Mind through UCSF

Brooklyn’s journey began with a courageous battle against a severe congenital heart defect. Thanks to the exceptional care provided by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, she underwent multiple life-saving surgeries before the age of 1. However, her journey didn’t end there.

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When Brooklyn started school, her parents noticed struggles with focus. Through groundbreaking research led by UCSF, a link was discovered between congenital heart disease and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism. Building upon these findings, UCSF established the groundbreaking Healthy Hearts and Minds (H2M) Program to support patients just like Brooklyn. H2M identifies and addresses neurodevelopmental concerns in children with congenital heart disease as early as possible.

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Through H2M, Brooklyn received a comprehensive assessment and was diagnosed with ADHD. The Program provided essential resources, including tailored treatments, educational support, and coping mechanisms through behavioral therapy. 


“H2M has made her life easier, our life easier, and it’s helped us enjoy each other more.” 

- Katie, Brooklyn’s mother

Our Beneficiaries 

 

George Mark Children's House serves families with life-limiting illnesses. They are the first free-standing pediatric palliative care house in the United States. Founded in 2004, GMCH offers respite, transitional, end-of-life care and bereavement support in a life-affirming setting. 

 

Your support advances GMCH’s vision for a changed society in which no child suffers or dies in an institutional environment, separated from their family.

 

Learn more at GeorgeMark.org

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland has been delivering exceptional pediatric medical care for over 100 years. In addition to providing comprehensive, family-centered clinical care, BCH Oakland is engaged in community support, child advocacy and innovative research to discover the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

 

Support from CHG promotes BCH Oakland’s commitment to provide the safest and highest quality care to their patients. 

 

Learn more at UCSFBenioffChildrens.org