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 →
Throughout March we celebrate the incredible work Child Life does every day at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Home to the largest Child Life department in South Central Texas, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio's Child Life specialists create an environment to ease children's fears and provide important emotional and social care to make... Continue Reading →
Ensure your life’s work carries on a cause that’s close to your heart. Legacy planning is one of the most effective ways to retain control of your wealth during your lifetime, strengthen charities that best reflect your values, limit potential federal estate taxes, and secure your families well being. Consider making a planned gift to... Continue Reading →
Every November, also known as Movember, we raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer. Join us for some JoyRide fun and support the fight against cancer! JoyRide Texas at Alon is hosting Friends Charity Ride for Cancer on November 16 at 11 a.m., with all proceeds benefiting cancer care at... Continue Reading →
Have you had a mammogram this year? The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) provides free mammograms to women without insurance or the ability to pay and serves as a link to the greater health care community by partnering with other organizations to provide education, outreach, and access to treatment. Through philanthropic support, the MMU... 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 in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has... Continue Reading →
The 8th Annual Golf Fore Friends Tournament is heating up! Join us on the green for a beautiful round of golf and fundraising on Friday, March 29, at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. As always, gifts raised from Golf Fore Friends will benefit CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospitals. The annual golf tournament is a great... Continue Reading →
If you've visited The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation office in the last 26 years, you were likely greeted by the same woman each time: the one and only Mrs. Barbara Hill. Since joining the team on December 13, 1993, Barbara has been the smile greeting donors... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, November 27, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving back. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season; the perfect time to focus on your holiday and end-of-year giving. #GivingTuesday is... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is approaching, and we wanted to say how incredibly thankful we are for the ongoing support you give to The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. Because of you, children in our community and across South Central Texas are able to receive the best care available, and the... Continue Reading →
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