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 →
Texas Cavaliers Make A Difference for Patients
The Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade has been supporting local children’s charities since 1989. This year, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio was selected as the parade's charitable honoree. The Texas Cavaliers are community leaders who are dedicated in every facet of service. Their generosity and support has changed countless lives in San Antonio, and we are honored... Continue Reading →
Healing Care for Every Child Who Needs It
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation was chartered in 1955 to carry out a vision: That every child in South Central Texas would receive the best available medical care, even if their parents could not pay. That noble calling remains the Foundation’s driving motivation today. We inspire the community’s compassion, and match their goodwill... Continue Reading →
Providing Transformative Care
Healthy children grow every day. Their minds and bodies are constantly changing and adapting. However, children diagnosed with thoracic and spinal diseases are, often times, inhibited from development and growth. Fortunately, specialists at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio's Spinal and Thoracic Treatment and Research (STTAR) Center offer testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety... Continue Reading →
Season of Gratitude
During this season of gratitude, we are filled with thankfulness for each one of you. Thank you for coming alongside us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The support of our donors, event sponsors, and partners allows us to continue to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ... Continue Reading →
Defying the Odds
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has been serving patients and bringing healing to the community since 1959. Throughout the years, countless young lives have been saved through the care of our qualified physicians and hospital Associates. In 1975, Joel Boggess went on a hike in Bracken, TX with his father and a few friends.... Continue Reading →
Donor Support Helps Heal Children’s Hearts
As first-time parents, Holly and Keith were thrilled to welcome their beautiful baby girl, Maddie, in August 2016. Maddie’s first few months of life seemed to be completely normal. She was growing, eating, sleeping, and learning. In December 2016, Maddie was taken for a routine check-up. Her pediatrician noted that she was underweight, weighing only... Continue Reading →
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, about 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Over the years, the breast cancer survival rate has continued to increase as a result of treatment advances, early detection through screening, and increased awareness. Early Detection... Continue Reading →
Your Generosity Saves Lives
When they were 20 weeks pregnant, expectant parents Stephanie and Todd were told that their unborn son, Kaden, had a 5% chance of survival due to a severe birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully develop. The terrifying news would change their lives forever. Kaden's parents were referred to The Children's Hospital... Continue Reading →
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Finding out that your child has cancer can be terrifying, stressful, and life-altering. That is why our cancer team at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio works with patient families to plan a personalized course of treatment, and offers advanced, comprehensive cancer care that is close to home and focused... Continue Reading →