As we enter the holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our amazing donors for your continued support of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. Each year has its fair share of ups and downs, but your relentless faith in... 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 →
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 →
Our Mission Strengthened By Board Leadership
Without the generosity of our community and volunteer leadership, we would be unable to provide much-needed funding for our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospitals in New Braunfels and San Antonio. This past year, Madelon Yanta Leone, Board Chair, and R. Rene Escobedo, Vice Chair, have helped lead the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation to continue... Continue Reading →
Register Today for Sister Michele O’Brien’s Golf fore Friends Tournament!
Join us for a beautiful day of golf and help save lives while you're having fun! Last year, we proudly announced Sister Michele O’Brien’s Golf fore Friends tournament, in honor of her years of ministry and passion towards our mission. The 2020 tournament was unfortunately canceled, but thanks to our incredible donors and sponsors, the... Continue Reading →
A Round of Applause for Our Amazing Associates
Since March of last year, our Associates have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic treating the sick, aiding those in need, and now administering the vaccine to continue to protect our community, starting with our health care workers. The need to help others is rooted deep in Santa Rosa’s history, and will... Continue Reading →
From Our Foundation Families To Yours, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
The holiday season may not look or feel the same this year, but we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your heartfelt words, donations, and everything in between. Because of you, we are able to put necessary tools in the hands of our Associates so that they may continue to... Continue Reading →
The Gift of Mobility
Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus have funded the delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs around the world. Through a partnership with the non-profit American Wheelchair Mission, the Knights raise funds to purchase necessary wheelchairs to donate throughout their respective communities. What has since been coined as "Wheelchair Sunday," local parishes ask their communities... Continue Reading →
Give the Gift of Healing This Giving Tuesday!
We all could use a little joy, kindness, hope, and a reason to smile these days. On Tuesday, December 1, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to encourage others to do good while giving back to their communities. Since it's inception in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired hundreds of millions of... Continue Reading →
A Season of Thanks
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 →