You can make a difference in the lives of children while you are running errands, shopping for groceries, or stopping to get gas. Head to your local Love's Travel Stops location or Sam's Club and purchase a $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icon at the register. Walmart shoppers will also have the opportunity to add... Continue Reading →
Pedaling for Pink
Join us as we "Pedal for Pink" in support of the Christus Santa Rosa Health System Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! In honor of September being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation will participate in a special indoor cycling event at Joyride Texas at Alon on September 21. Cost is $40 per bike, and all proceeds... Continue Reading →
Your Dollars Make A Difference
Your donation to the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation helps improve health in our communities. Every dollar counts and reinforces services, technology, and outreach efforts for adults in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and beyond. We have a long history of philanthropy. Today, your generosity makes it possible for us to continue to provide the... Continue Reading →
Growing Stronger Together
There is an undeniably special connection between a mother and her newborn baby. Seven years ago, Meredith Cooper fought alongside her husband, Gary, and physicians at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio to save her newborn twins, Holly and Heather. “My water broke early, and we still don’t know what caused it,” said Meredith. “We... Continue Reading →
The Hospital that Feels More Like Home
In August 2016, Kris Frisina experienced excruciating pain in the middle of the night. She and her husband, Pat Frisina (Rodgers), rushed to the emergency room at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH - MC). "The ER physician was very thorough and wanted to do a CT scan of my abdomen," Kris said.... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas from the Foundation Family, to Yours
This holiday season, we gather near to family and friends and reach out to others with open hearts and generous spirits. People who have a spirit of abundance share what they have, little or much, so that others may receive blessings. Both The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa... Continue Reading →
Taking Steps Toward Greatness
Kimberly Castillo, 20 years old, was born with Spina Bifida, which causes limited functioning of her legs. At 14 years old, Kimberly began working with Krista Burroughs, physical therapist at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. “One of the reasons I chose CHRISTUS Santa Rosa for my therapy is the aquatics therapy center,” said... Continue Reading →