Valley Children’s Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Andriana Majarian as the new Executive Director. Andriana succeeds Adam Van Dusen, who served as the operations manager and executive director for more than nine years. Under Adam's leadership and trailblazing role, the foundation experienced record-setting fundraising levels annually. Van Dusen mentored the fund development team and positioned the foundation to earn the highest designation [Platinum level] from GuideStar, one of the leading rating agencies in philanthropy. He is now pursuing his calling in the full-time ministry.

Majarian has extensive experience as a business executive and strong ties to the local community. "When we began the search for this vital leadership role, I initially thought we might need to look nationwide for the right candidate," said Foundation president Rob Saroyan. "However, we are thrilled to have found a superb professional right here in our own backyard."

Born and raised in Fresno, Majarian attended California State University Fresno and believes in giving back to her community. She is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of leaders and serves on the board of Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank. Additionally, she has been a past president of the Big Fresno Fair and the Friends of the Fair. Formerly the Global Leader of Customer Success at TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods (TAC), she also served as Chief Operating Officer and owner of Agrian, an agriculture technology company acquired by TAC in 2020. Majarian and her husband Nishan are proud parents of two children.

Expressing her excitement about her new role, Majarian stated, "There is no greater mission than advocating for children and ensuring they receive the best possible healthcare when they need it."

Have you ever found yourself with a vehicle that's just taking up precious space in your garage or driveway? It's time to turn that situation into a win-win for everyone involved! Valley Children's Healthcare has a fantastic solution for you - donate your vehicle and make a meaningful contribution to children's health and well-being.

Easy and Convenient Process:

Donating your vehicle to Valley Children's Hospital couldn't be simpler. Just give us a call at 1-844-589-GIVE, and our friendly team will guide you through the donation process step-by-step. We'll arrange for free and convenient pick-up of your vehicle, saving you the hassle and inconvenience of towing it yourself. Whether it's running or not, your vehicle can make a real difference in the lives of children in need.

Tax Deductible:

As if the satisfaction of helping children wasn't rewarding enough, your generous gift is also tax-deductible! When you donate your vehicle to Valley Children's Healthcare, you can claim a tax deduction based on the fair market value of your donated vehicle. It's an excellent way to make a positive impact on children's lives while also receiving a financial benefit for yourself.

Learn More:

To find out more about how you can donate your vehicle visit https://valleychildrens.careasy.org

The annual “KISS Country for Kids” Radiothon will be broadcast from the hospital rotunda on Thursday, September 7, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, September 8, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the event’s 25th anniversary! Please tune in to 93.7FM during Radiothon to hear inspiring stories of hope from patients and families we serve. 

You can also join the online Radiothon fundraiser by registering to become a Change Bandit here. Change Bandits who raise a minimum of $100 will be entered in an opportunity drawing for two tickets to Jon Pardi’s concert and also meet him backstage! It will be at the Fresno Save Mart Center on December 8, 2023. Change Bandits who meet this minimum will also receive a special event t-shirt.

We are excited to announce that our local Kiwanis groups are teaming up to host the 3rd annual “Run 4 the Miracle" event on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the San Joaquin River Trail below Valley Children's Hospital. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m and the run begins at 7:30 a.m. The run offers three formats for participation, including a 10K, 5k 2-mile and kids 1/4-mile run, all to raise money for Valley Children's Hospital's Injury Prevention Program. We are so grateful to be partners with Kiwanis International through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. To run with us, please click here!

The seventh annual Kids, Cowboys & Clays event, sponsored by the Clovis Rodeo Foundation, is coming up on Saturday, October 28 in Coarsegold.

Learn more about sponsorship and participation opportunities by emailing clayshoot@clovisrodeo.com or call 559-299-8838.