On Wednesday, November 3, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation had the pleasure of gathering together in the St. Rose Hall of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH-MC) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the hospital opening its doors. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Father Casmi Dike, Staff Chaplain Priest, presided over the... Continue Reading →
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed: Newborn Overcomes The Odds
Karina Gonzalez and her husband, Isaac, were excited about having a third child to round out their family. Never in their wildest dreams did they imagine having twins. Karina’s pregnancy was uneventful – something she was grateful for, especially after experiencing a miscarriage and a difficult pregnancy with her last child. She and her husband... Continue Reading →
10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honored Lacie and Joe Gorder and Featured Dr. Laura Esserman
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation held its 10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on October 13. Lacie and Joe Gorder were honored with the Beacon Award in recognition of their civic commitment and generous support of our community. Dr. Laura Esserman was featured as the keynote speaker. Lacie and Joe share a desire to... Continue Reading →
Join us for Extra Life Game Day on November 6!
Since 2008, Gamers involved in Extra Life have been playing games and healing kids treated at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Last year alone, Extra Lifers playing for The Children's Hospital raised more than $132,200! On November 6, Extra Life, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising program, is hosting their annual Game Day broadcast... Continue Reading →
Marcus needs help picking his HOWL-O-WEEN costume!
Spooky season is finally here and Marcus, our in-house therapy pup, could not be more excited! Every year, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio holds a trick-or-treat parade for our patients who will be spending Halloween in the hospital. This year, out of abundance of safety for our patients and associates, we will have a... Continue Reading →
A Symbol of Hope
Earlier this year, we said goodbye to our dear friend and long-time donor, Jana M. Bounds, co-founder of Hope Hits Harder Cancer Foundation. Throughout Jana's life, she was an advocate and strong supporter of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. She was unstoppable in her fight for children, even as she fought cancer herself.... Continue Reading →
Walmart, Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Club are Changing Kids’ Health
The 2021 Walmart, Neighborhood Market, and Sam’s Club campaign benefiting The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, wrapped up in late July. This month-long campaign raised critical funds necessary to meet our most urgent needs. Children’s hospitals are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting the health of future generations.... Continue Reading →
10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honoring Lacie and Joe Gorder
Since 1997, The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation (Friends Foundation) has served CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. The Friends Foundation supports the health and wellness of adults throughout south and central Texas by raising money for innovative programs and equipment for five general hospitals and regional health and wellness outreach programs in the San... Continue Reading →
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Teams Up with Life Time for Charity Cycle Event
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is teaming up with Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, on the first-ever Ride of a Life Time charity cycle event to make a positive impact on kids’ health in our community and beyond. With a goal of $1 Million dollars, this event will benefit both The Children's Hospital... Continue Reading →
Making a Difference This International Day of Charity
On Sunday, September 5, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to remind us that simple acts of charity and kindness can change the world. Join us in celebrating International Day of Charity 2021! What began as a Hungarian civil society initiative to commemorate Mother Teresa’s death, International Day of Charity on September... Continue Reading →