The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation (Friends Foundation) held its 8th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on September 25. Charlie Cheever was honored with the Beacon Award in recognition of his outstanding philanthropic support and leadership in our community. Reverend Edwin D. Leahy was featured as the keynote speaker. Charlie Cheever, a family businessman, currently... Continue Reading →
8th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honoring Charlie Cheever
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mr. Charlie Cheever with the Beacon Award for his amazing contributions to our community at the 8th Annual National Speakers Luncheon coming up on Tuesday, September 25. Charlie is currently the Chairman Emeritus of Broadway Bank in San Antonio. He has served as Co-Chairman of... Continue Reading →
Supporting The Mobile Mammography Unit Supports Women In Our Community
Each year, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with one of many kinds of invasive breast cancer, and one in eight women in the United States will likely develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Though the statistics are alarming, no woman is ever alone in the fight. Through philanthropic support, the CHRISTUS Santa... Continue Reading →
Join us at JoyRide and Help Save Lives
Join the JoyRide fun and support the Fight against Breast Cancer! JoyRide Texas at Alon is hosting Pedaling for Pink – Fight Breast Cancer on May 2 at 7 pm, with all proceeds benefiting the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Reserve your spot today for a fun, high energy workout supporting an amazing... Continue Reading →
Your Support Saves Women Like Laura
“You have breast cancer.” Those were the words that changed Laura Esparza’s life forever. In 2010, Laura had her annual mammogram and when the physicians delivered the results, she discovered she was about to enter the toughest journey of her life. “I went in for a routine annual screening at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital –... Continue Reading →
Friends Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation has been faithfully serving CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System since 1997. This year, they celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the 7th Annual National Speakers Luncheon. Dr. Ian Thompson, Jr., was honored with the Beacon Award, recognizing him for excellence in his field and dedication to the community. Keynote... 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 →
Mother and Daughter’s Lives Changed by MMU
Doreen Wells’ granddaughter is a student at Incarnate Word High School, the host of April Fricke’s Annual "Cycling the Sisters’ Trail" fundraiser and homecoming celebration. To support the school’s 2015 event, Doreen and her daughter, Dani Mizell, signed up to receive mammograms via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). “My mom and I... Continue Reading →
Joy Restored Through Breast Health Navigation Program
“It will never happen to me.” Like many women, this was Joy Anderson’s perception of breast cancer for most of her life, until 2015 when everything changed. A few years ago, Joy noticed a lump in her left breast and decided it was time to get a mammogram. She visited the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile... Continue Reading →
Support Breast Health Awareness Month!
October is Breast Health Awareness Month! Several community partners have signed up to help the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation raise funds to support the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Here are a few ways you can get involved and help!: San Antonio B-Cycle During the month of October, be on the... Continue Reading →