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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Put on your cowboy hat, slip into your boots, and join us for Children's Hospital Trail Ride's (CHTR) annual events, happening over the next few weeks. Each year, local families and volunteers gather for country-western fun at CHTR's team roping event, trail ride, and BBQ cook off. Proceeds from each of these events benefit our... Continue Reading →
When Amanda was 23 weeks pregnant, she went in for a routine checkup with her physician and discovered that her baby's stomach could not be seen on a sonogram. Amanda's doctor explained that her baby likely had esophageal atresia, a rare but serious congenital condition in which the upper esophagus is separated from the lower... Continue Reading →
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 women die as a result of heart disease. However, heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals,... Continue Reading →
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