At 23 weeks pregnant, Hunter’s mom went for a routine visit with her physician and learned that her baby would need surgery after birth due to a condition known as esophageal atresia, a congenital condition where the upper esophagus does not connect with the lower esophagus and the stomach. When Hunter was born, Dr. Barry... Continue Reading →
Be a Hero to a Hospitalized Child
On average, more than 190 boys and girls come to The Children’s Hospital each day — nearly 70,000 a year! Your support funds the life-saving medical care, research, and programs that help them grow up healthy and strong. Thank you to our donors and supporters who contribute to helping create a better future for the children and... Continue Reading →
Your Support Helps Kids like Deonc
Deonc is a spunky 7-year-old with amazing dance moves and a passion for fashion, but her childhood has been far from easy. Deonc was born with Jarcho-Levin Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with fewer than 120 cases reported since 1938. When she was born, doctors told Deonc’s parents that she would most likely not live... Continue Reading →
Family Medicine Residency Program Welcomes Noelle
Thanks to philanthropic support, Noelle, an obstetrics and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) birthing simulator, and Hal, a newborn baby simulator, are the newest additions to the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program at Westover Hills. "We are very excited to have Noelle and Hal," said Dr. Rebekah Georges, OB/GYN curriculum coordinator for the... Continue Reading →
It’s Not Too Late: Resolve to Save Kids’ Lives
If you haven't resolved to save kids' lives yet, you can still make - and keep - that resolution by supporting The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation today. As a faith-based, non-profit Hospital, we depend on your support to help us care for roughly 70,000 children each year. Thank you!
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center Celebrates 30 Years
This week, The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation joined CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center (CSRH – MC) in celebrating 30 years of service to our patients. The milestone was celebrated with a blessing and unveiling of a Heritage Wall. The display showcases more than 145 years of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System’s... Continue Reading →
Extra Life Game Day – Big Win for Kids
With headsets on, dice in hand, and batteries fully charged, gamers across the nation played table top and video games for 24 hours straight for a good cause on November 7th. More than 1,100 gamers in the San Antonio area registered to participate in this year’s Extra Life National Game Day, the largest charitable effort... Continue Reading →
The Big Give S.A. : 24 Hours of Community Giving
On May 6, 2014, San Antonio will come together for 24 hours of non-profit giving during the Big Give S.A. It’s San Antonio’s first ever giving day, and it’s your chance to make a real impact, as part of family and community. All you have to do is commit to donating to the Children’s Hospital... Continue Reading →
Save the Date!
It's an exciting time for the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. As 2013 comes to an end, the Friends Foundation is gearing up for an eventful 2014. Be sure to save the dates and mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss out on two events we have coming up in the first... Continue Reading →
Teed Off at Cancer and Party City Help Send Cancer Patients to Camp
This fall, Teed off at Cancer, founded by Tom “T-Bone” and Jana Bounds, joined forces with Party City for a special cause – to make a difference in the lives of sick children. The duo held its first fundraiser with a goal to send pediatric cancer patients at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio to... Continue Reading →