April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week, and we are so grateful for all of our amazing volunteers at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio! Throughout the year, special visitors come to the Hospital with unique performances, special crafts and activities, video games, etc. These visits are a welcomed distraction for our patients and their families.... Continue Reading →
Give Children Hope and Healing
At 14 weeks in-utero, doctors noticed a serious curvature in Evan’s spine and predicted a difficult road ahead. Evan was born with a tethered spinal cord, intertwined ribs, and scoliosis. These problems inhibit the growth of the lungs and the ability to breathe. In order to live, Evan would need to undergo surgeries to improve... Continue Reading →
Healing Hearts of Children
The Children's Hospital of San Antonio is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to children with heart problems. An integrated group of specialists in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, fetal echocardiography, anesthesiology, perfusion, and neonatal and pediatric intensive care, uses a multidisciplinary approach to specifically care for each patient. All care providers work together, in genuine collaboration,... Continue Reading →
Golf fore Friends 2017 Recap
This year's 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament was a huge success! The weather was perfect for a beautiful day out on the green. Golfers started off the day enjoying a complimentary breakfast provided by A Novel Idea, Aramark and Mama Margie's. Justin Sheedy, Friends Foundation board member, kicked off the tournament with opening remarks... Continue Reading →
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Continues to Help Save Kids’ Lives
The Children's Hospital Trail Ride (CHTR) has been a dedicated supporter of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio for nearly three decades. This month, they wrapped up their 29th year of serving the Hospital. Every year, volunteers host family-fun events including team roping, a 17-mile trail ride via horseback or hay ride, BBQ Cook-Off, a dance,... Continue Reading →
Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are
Thanks to the support of community partners and generous donors, like you, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio provides high-quality care for patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. This April, our dedicated partners at Corner Store CST Brands, Stripes convenience stores, and Chico's FAS, Inc. will kick off their campaigns to raise... 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 →
Kohl’s Cares for Kids
Together, we can do more for kids. Through partnerships with hospitals across the country, Kohl's is helping to improve the lives of thousands of children and families. Purchasing Kohl’s Cares merchandise is a simple way for you to help make a difference for kids at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Every season, Kohl's releases... Continue Reading →
Letters of Gratitude
In 2016, serious respiratory failure caused Father Jack O'Donoghue to spend several days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa-Medical Center (CSRH-MC) before eventually entering hospice and passing away. Father O'Donoghue served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church and School in San Antonio for more than 25 years. He has left a... Continue Reading →
Join us for the 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament!
Spring has officially begun in Texas! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join us for a beautiful day of golfing for a good cause. You are invited to join us on Friday, March 31 at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club for the 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield... Continue Reading →