At 14 weeks in-utero, doctors noticed a serious curvature in Evan’s spine and predicted a difficult road ahead. Evan was born with a tethered spinal cord, intertwined ribs, and scoliosis. These problems inhibit the growth of the lungs and the ability to breathe. In order to live, Evan would need to undergo surgeries to improve... 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 →
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 →
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 →
In 2014, The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center, a 12,000-square-foot facility at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, opened and laid the foundation for what research at The Children’s Hospital has become today. “The gifts we received from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund during our early stages have really allowed... Continue Reading →
Your gift has the power to save lives at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Zack's parents were desperate to find the very best care for their four-year-old son who was suffering from a rare and aggressive type of kidney cancer. After consulting with Dr. Barry Cofer and Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz at the pediatric intensive... Continue Reading →
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 →
Extra Life Game Day is a 24-hour gaming marathon that raises funds to save kids' lives. Local participants pledge to play games and heal kids by raising funds for The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, your local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals member. With the help of the Extra Life San Antonio Guild, RackerGamers, and other... Continue Reading →
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