Your Generosity Has Given Sisters A Chance To Spread A Little Joy Baby Emmalee was born in September 2015. After being temporarily placed in the loving hands of her aunt Becky and uncle Rene, the family knew Emmalee would be a beloved new addition to their family of five. At six weeks old, she was... Continue Reading →
Making a difference for those who need it most can be simple. It only takes a few words to leave a gift in an estate plan or will that can change lives for years to come. With a planned gift, you can ensure your life's work is carried on to impact others. Legacy planning is... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, December 15, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio was proud to unveil the long anticipated Jardin de los Tres Niños. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller was present alongside hospital leadership and board members to bless the grounds and offer his kind words of hope for the future. The gardens were made possible by a generous gift... Continue Reading →
This year has brought many challenges, as well as many moments to reflect on all of the good and joyful things in our lives. With Thanksgiving approaching, we wanted to take a moment to thank you, our donors, for your continued support of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa... Continue Reading →
In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left... Continue Reading →
Your Planned Gift Impacts Lives for Years to Come Barbara Gentry admits that the term “planned giving” sounds complex, but the decision she and her husband, Michael, made to support The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation is about meeting basic needs. “I never want anyone to be sick, homeless, or hungry,” Barbara said. “We... Continue Reading →
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & development specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare, serving in many and various roles, including registered nurse (RN), x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator.... Continue Reading →
It had only been six months since April Weaver’s last mammogram, but when her employer, HD Supply, hosted the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) on site, she decided to go ahead and get a mammogram. The MMU provides 2-D mammograms and the possibility of a cure through early detection of breast cancer. A... Continue Reading →
These last few months have been incredibly daunting for our Associates, their families, our city and country, and countless others across the world. We are overwhelmed with gratitude by our community that has so generously come to our aid as medical teams face ever-changing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share how incredibly... Continue Reading →
During these unprecedented and trying times, we turn to one another to provide comfort, assurance, and hope. It is because of you, our donors, that we persist on our journey to providing the best healthcare available, regardless of anyone's ability to pay. Many of you have asked how you can assist CHRISTUS Santa Rosa hospitals... Continue Reading →
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