Nationwide, the Extra Life gaming charity raised $3.4 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Locally, gamers raised more than $25,000 to support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Wow! Every year a group of Rackers, their friends and family join together to participate in Extra Life, a 24-hour game-marathon. Games include everything from PC... Continue Reading →
Board Member Thankful for Receiving Life-Changing Care
With November right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to kick off the season of giving thanks with a story about a former patient who is now an active member of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation board. When Ned Hodge was leading the Alamo Heights Mules to a state tennis... Continue Reading →
Go Pink: It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long, we've seen the community coming together to raise awareness for the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. We've seen everything from corporate fundraisers and community events to pink shoes in professional sports. Awareness is critical. When awareness translates into action, it can be a major factor... Continue Reading →
Calling on the Community
At the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, we are compelled to end fragmented pediatric care in our community. We are inspired and intend to achieve Top Tier status, making us “the best place for the sickest children” and “the only place for every child.” Located downtown in the heart of San Antonio since 1959, the Children’s Hospital of San... Continue Reading →
Welcome!
Welcome to the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundations blog, a place to read about our programs and services, and our community partners that support us as we work to raise money for patient health and wellness programs and cutting edge medical technologies at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa adult hospitals and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.... Continue Reading →