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 →
Let the games begin! Extra Life's Game Day is coming up on November 7 and The Children's Hospital of San Antonio needs your help more than ever! Extra Life is a peer-to-peer fundraising program benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Gamers across the country play games to raise funds in support of their local children's hospital.... Continue Reading →
In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left... Continue Reading →
So many families across our community are being affected directly and indirectly during this global pandemic. We know we can address the most challenging health issues of today, while preventing and preparing for those to come, but we can’t do it alone. During the month of September, when you’re checking out at any register at... Continue Reading →
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to honor the countless children who are currently or who have previously fought cancer. Every day, there are almost 700 new cases of childhood cancer around the world, and they need your help to get better. As a non-profit children's hospital, The Children's Hospital of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Are you a gamer looking for ways to give back to your local community? Now more than ever, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio needs your support. What: Extra Life is a peer-to-peer fundraising program for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Local gamers have raised funds since 2010 #ForTheKids treated at our children’s hospital — raising more... Continue Reading →
Your Planned Gift Impacts Lives for Years to Come Barbara Gentry admits that the term “planned giving” sounds complex, but the decision she and her husband, Michael, made to support The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation is about meeting basic needs. “I never want anyone to be sick, homeless, or hungry,” Barbara said. “We... Continue Reading →
Get out of the Texas summer heat and get yourself something sweet! Lucky for you, Dairy Queen is serving up treats for an even sweeter cause to cool you off this summer! Take a drive to your local participating Dairy Queen drive-thru July 27 - August 31 and purchase $1 Miracle Balloons at check-out. Your... Continue Reading →
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