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 →
With A New Year Approaching – New Foundation Leadership and New Opportunities Of Hope
In late June of this year, John Bel, President of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation, announced his retirement after serving selflessly for the last 10 years. During John’s current tenure, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation has... Continue Reading →
Uniting for United Way
We believe that caring for the community in which we live and work is at the core of our mission. Because it is important to "give where we live," CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to join together with United Way agencies of Bexar and Comal County to help our friends and neighbors in need. Each... Continue Reading →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center Unveils New Oncology Unit
On September 29, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH-MC) held a virtual ribbon cutting in honor of the brand new, state-of-the-art oncology unit that will provide people across San Antonio and South Texas access to exceptional cancer care close to home. Dr. Ian Thompson Jr., president of CSRH-MC, kicked off the virtual festivities... Continue Reading →
We Can All Make a Difference
On Saturday, September 5, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to remind us that simple acts of charity can change the world. Join us in celebrating International Day of Charity! Originally a Hungarian civil society initiative to commemorate Mother Teresa’s death, International Day of Charity on September 5 took off worldwide in... Continue Reading →
From the Bottom of Our Hearts, Thank You!
Thank you to our donors and community partners who have come to our aid as our medical teams face ever-changing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are incredibly thankful 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... Continue Reading →