Healthy children grow every day. Their minds and bodies are constantly changing and adapting. However, children diagnosed with thoracic and spinal diseases are, often times, inhibited from development and growth. Fortunately, specialists at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio's Spinal and Thoracic Treatment and Research (STTAR) Center offer testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety... Continue Reading →
Young Basketball Player Returns to the Court
When ten-year-old Holt fell and hit his knee on the hard cement, he shook off the pain and went about his day. Holt loves basketball and continued to play, despite the minor pain in his knee. However, after a couple of weeks, the pain became so severe that Holt could barely walk. His parents took... Continue Reading →
Extra Life Game Day is Nov. 4!
Extra Life is a Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) fundraising program that provides game-loving locals a fun way to support The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, your local CMNH member. Local gamers of all levels and from all categories — console, mobile, PC, table top, etc. — are invited to game for a cause on... Continue Reading →
Pedaling for Pink
Join us as we "Pedal for Pink" in support of the Christus Santa Rosa Health System Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! In honor of September being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation will participate in a special indoor cycling event at Joyride Texas at Alon on September 21. Cost is $40 per bike, and all proceeds... Continue Reading →
Sponsors Make Inaugural Miracle Drive Fore Kids a Success
Our donors, partners, and sponsors continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and we cannot thank you enough! The inaugural Miracle Drive Fore Kids golf tournament, presented by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, was held earlier this spring. Golfers enjoyed food, music, and a day out on the green at JW Marriott... Continue Reading →
Golf fore Friends 2017 Recap
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 →
Join us for the 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament!
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 →
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Events
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 →
Teed Off at Cancer Makes a Difference
When families receive the unexpected news that their child requires hospitalization, their lives and routines are quickly turned upside down. Spending days, weeks, and months in the hospital causes a loss of normalcy for patients and their families, but The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio strives to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Jana... Continue Reading →
Join us on the Green – Golf fore Friends
Sign up now for a great afternoon of golfing. This year the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is hosting the Golf fore Friends event on Friday, June 5 at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. You are invited to join us for a 4-person scramble and help raise funds in support of CHRISTUS Santa... Continue Reading →