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The Houlihan Family
Two decades ago, Joyce and Denny Houlihan planted their legacy in a building a couple miles from the Dallas North Tollway in Collin County.
Davies Family
“Our family feels that in supporting pediatric health, we’re supporting our community,” Natalie said. “We love raising our kids here and having Children’s Health available to every family is a real strength for our community.”
Fueling front-line care from the putting greens
For more than 20 years, Temple Shalom has hosted “Fore the Kids,” an annual charity golf tournament. Golf activities fill the day that's dedicated to Children's Health.
Huffines Family
The Huffines Family celebrated their 100th anniversary with $100,000 gift to Children’s Health.
The Pogue Family
The Pogue Family quietly supported Children's Health for decades. Now, the family has committed a historic $100 million to the new Dallas pediatric campus.
Rees-Jones Family
More than a decade ago, Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones believed in a dream to help kids in the child welfare system. Now, they've committed $100M to help kids in North Texas and beyond for generations to come.
Ashleigh
As a Children's Health employee, Ashleigh finds it important to give back monetarily to her place of work because she sees first hand the difference it makes.
Amy Korenvaes
In 2006, Amy and her husband, Harlan, established the Harlan and Amy Korenvaes Endowment, which now supports the virtual reality program at Children's Health.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels funds research at Children’s Health
To date, the organization has awarded more than $3 million to Children’s Health physicians spearheading innovative cancer research initiatives.
Sierra
“A lot of people my age are not thinking about wills or life insurance, but I live with the thought that today could be my last and where would I want the funds to go?” Sierra said.
BHIG Initiative
The Behavioral Health Integration and Guidance (BHIG) initiative trains pediatricians to better identify and address mental health problems before they become a crisis.
Rees-Jones Foundation Gives $100 Million Gift at Groundbreaking
$100 million donation from Rees-Jones Foundation and groundbreaking for the $5 billion campus marks new era of pediatric care in North Texas and beyond
Hamon Foundation Gives $25 Million to Children's Health
UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health announced a $25 million gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation for the $5 billion pediatric campus.
The Wade and Martin Families
Kyle and James Martin utilized their wedding as an opportunity to start an endowment for Children's Health - asking for donations in lieu of gifts to start their marriage.
The Watson Family
The Watsons established an endowment that will be used to attract, recruit and retain highly qualified physicians and allow them to pursue professional development and research.
Phyllis
As she exits her 10-year career at Children's Health, Phyllis Gilchrist's parting gift is a legacy donation that will continue to give back to the hospital long after her last day.
Chuck
A consistent annual donor for more than two decades, he also has made several legacy gifts. In 2022, he established a matching gift to encourage others to make recurring monthly donations to Children’s Health.
Pogue Family Gives $100 Million to Children's Health
Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announced a $100 million donation from the Pogue Family in support of the new $5 billion Dallas pediatric campus.
Luis Perez
Local tattoo artist Luis Perez hosted a fundraiser to support pediatric cancer research at Children's Health.
Neighborhood Credit Union Supports Childrens Health
For three decades, Neighborhood Credit Union has been a proud partner of Children’s Health, including through sponsorships of the BOO Yard Sign Challenge and Swing Fore Miracles.
Andrea
One of Dallas’ top community leaders and a proud member of the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Andrea was chosen to be a 2023 NorthPark Ambassador and in turn, chose to champion Children’s Health.
2023 Red Balloon League
Meet our 2023 Red Balloon League, a collection of employees, patients, families and supporters of Children's Health, unifying to make the impossible possible.
Dr. Norberto Rodriguez-Baez
From the moment he greets his patients when they arrive for the doctor's appointment, Dr. Rodriguez-Baez's positive energy and sense of humor are indisputably contagious.
El Rio Latin Market Dedicated to Support of Children's Health
"For us, the people who shop in our supermarkets are not customers—they are our neighbors, and we want to support them." - said Hamdy Shalabi, CEO.
DJs from Estrella Media Fundraise for Children's Health
Throughout the month of April, the Estrella Media team and their listers raised over $8,000 to support programs like clinical research.
Jenni and Dalton McGaha
Jenni and Dalton committed a major gift to the new eight-story, 395,000-square-foot tower under construction and scheduled to open next year at the Plano campus.
Curing Kids Cancer Commits $2M
Curing Kids Cancer has committed the largest clinical research endowment gift to the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Health in the system’s history.
Marriott Gives Back
Marriott’s giving through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has supported Children’s Health in countless ways, raising nearly $2 million dollars.
The Sanford Family
This spring, the Sanfords established a $100,000 endowment named Ceci’s Fund for Clinical Research to distribute annual funds to support clinical research and honor their daughter.
Tom Lamphere and Jan Richey
For decades, Tom and Jan have been dedicated supporters of Children’s Health, focusing on programs that support the holistic experience we bring to patient care.
The Benson Family
Family means everything to the Bensons — that's why they give back through time and treasure to Children's Medical Center Plano.
The Riseman Family
The Risemans have been giving to Children’s Health in honor of their son Ryan who died at the age of 28 after completing years of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Sandra Estess
“I really believe that today’s children are tomorrow’s future, and we need to give them every chance to see that their future can be bright,” Sandra said.
Debbie and Ric Scripps
Couple establishes endowments to support research, child life, saying an investment in kids ‘comes back to you tenfold.’
Take 5 Gives $1 Million Gift Towards Plano Expansion
Children’s Medical Center Foundation Announces $1 million donation from Take 5 to support the expansion of Children’s Medical Center Plano.
DFW Gaming Village
Gamers are making life better for children by fundraising for Children’s Health patients and even donating kid-friendly games to patient families.
Mini Hooves of Love
Magical things can happen when mini hooves step onto the campus of Children’s Health℠, giving patient families and staff the chance to pet a miniature horse.
Tony
Volunteering with Child Life allows Tony to repay a bit of the care and comfort his family received before and after his six-month-old daughter passed away.
Pat Haggerty Jr.
Pat's connection to Children’s Health goes back over 70 years, when his little sister, Rosemary, was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away in the 1940s.
Capital One Gives Back
For the last two years, Capital One has provided critical funding to expand mental health services at our Plano campus through generous gifts.
Dr. Browne and Best
For the last year, this powerful duo has been at the helm of a first-of-its-kind initiative to train North Texas pediatricians to identify and treat mild to moderate mental health concerns before they escalate.
A Brighter Future For Mental Health
The Behavioral Health Integration and Guidance (BHIG) Initiative is redistributing when and where children’s mental health concerns are assessed and managed.
Jason Robertson's Toy Drive
Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson will hold a 'Robo' Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Children's Health from Dec. 10 and through Dec. 23.
Caring For Kids: Mind and Body
To help account for psychological concerns that may result from or be exacerbated by medical conditions, Children’s Health has experts on hand.
White Oak Fundraisers
The White Oak High School Student Council collected money in cowboy boots at two of their varsity football games in order to donate part of the proceeds to Children’s Medical Center Foundation.
2022 Red Balloon League
Meet our 2022 Red Balloon League, a collection of employees, patients, families and supporters of Children's Health, unifying to make the impossible possible.
Ernie and Janice Holmes
During more than 50 years of volunteering, Ernie and Janice combined for more than 26,000 hours of service at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
Ruth
Meet Ruth, a Children's Health volunteer with a big smile and bright pink hair.
PGA Memes Founder Gives $1 Million
Children’s Medical Center Foundation announces a $1 million donation from PGA Memes founder Travis Miller to support the expansion at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
Estate Planning Week
October 17-23rd is National Estate Planning Awareness Week and Children’s Health wants to help you make the most of it.
Spieth Family Foundation Gives $500K
Children’s Medical Center Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation from the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation for Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
Ace Hardware - The Helpful Place
In 2021, North Texas retailers such as Ace Hardware collectively raised $145,079 for Children’s Health.
Claude Prestidge Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s Health
The Claude Prestidge Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s Health is a leader in the care of pediatric cystic fibrosis patients, caring for more than 300 children each year from across North Texas.
NorthPark Santa Retirement
The beloved Santa Carl will be retiring from his post as NorthPark Santa after nearly 35 years of bringing joy to the holiday season and to every child he met.
Tanner and Caleb's Care Team
Meet Tanner and Caleb's care team, a collection of employees at who make their experience at Children's Health enjoyable, even through difficulties.
Truman Factory
We caught up with 17-year-old Truman Wilson to see what drives him and why he gives a portion of the proceeds from his company back to Children’s Health.
PetSmart Charities Grant
With the help of a grant from PetSmart Charities, our pet-assisted therapy dog program is aiming to provide a healthy diversion from the usual hospital routine for children while receiving treatment.
2021 Red Balloon League
Meet our 2021 Red Balloon League, a collection of employees, patients, families and supporters of Children's Health, unifying to make the impossible possible.
Eagle Family
Grateful to their doctor for saving their daughter’s life twenty years ago, John and Jennifer Eagle established the Eagle Family Endowment Fund in his honor.
Ace Hardware Gives Back
In 2020, the Coppell Ace Hardware store raised more than $45,000 through Round Up for Kids and other efforts to benefit Children’s Health.
Carlos' Caregivers
We tracked down 10 team members whose faces represent the web of support that surrounds one heart transplant patient’s journey at Children’s Health.
The highest level of neonatal care
In 2020, our NICU was re-designated as a Level IV—the highest possible level—meaning we offer care for the most complex and critically ill newborns, and never have to refer a baby to another hospital for care.
Robbie and Lynore Robinson
Grateful for the critical care their daughter received at Children’s Health, Robbie and Lynore committed a $1 million bequest in their wills to endow the Child Life department at Children's Medical Center Plano.
2021 Tax Changes
Following Pres. Biden's speech to a joint session of Congress, Children's Medical Center Foundation is helping you plan charitable giving to reduce tax burden.
Dr. Andy Koh
Dr. Andrew Koh is studying how the gut microbiome impacts the immune system of cancer and stem cell transplant patients so he can develop new therapies to help his patients.
Gino and Catherine Sabatini
The Sabatinis were so moved by the care their son, Roman, received after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, they started an endowment in his honor.
Therapy Dogs
Fully funded by Children's Medical Center Foundation, the pet therapy dog program brings joy and comfort to patients at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
Plano Expansion
Children's Medical Center Plano is undergoing an expansion, with plans for a seven-story tower that will triple patient capacity for the Northern market.
Stacey
An employee at Children's Medical Center Plano, Stacey unexpectedly had a massive heart attack while at work - but her co-workers were there to save her life.
Wendell
A security officer at Children’s Health, Wendell has built a more than three-decade career dedicated to keeping team members and patients at the hospital safe.
Dr. Pam Okada
Expectful waiting is Dr. Okada's motto as an attending physician in the Emergency Department at Children’s Health.
Betty
“She felt like this was her hospital. When she met someone, she’d say, ‘I am James Farnsworth’s wife, and he built Children’s.’ She felt a big connection to having been part of that process and was proud of him.”
Children's Health Heroes
In their own words and through their own lens, workers at Children’s Health describe what life now looks like in the face of a global pandemic.
Volunteers
'We’re more like sisters’: More than two decades of volunteering turned these strangers into best friends
Ryan
Ryan, manager of pastoral care at Children's Health, say its the holistic care offered to patients and their families that drives his giving.
Terry
Most mornings, you will find Terry Pate, Maintenance Mechanic, Engineering, cleaning a fountain in a secluded courtyard at Children’s Medical Center Dallas – regardless of the weather forecast.
Shahenaaz
Hoping to raise at least $2,000 to support the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, where she works as a research coordinator, Shahenaaz Sunderji simply asked for help.
Clara and Dianne
Clara and Dianne have been peddling a "fun cart" through the halls of Children's Health for two decades through their volunteer work.
Arlton
“When God doesn’t give you children, he gives you the opportunities to help other children,” Arlton said.
Lori
After beating breast cancer two decades ago, Lori finds countless ways to give back to patients dealing with the stress and anxiety she's all too familiar with.
Christian
Christian works behind the scenes at Children's Health, supporting children through technology and fundraising to send them to summer camp.
Dr. Andy McGarrahan
Through his work at the Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders, Dr. Andy is helping make life better for children.
Rebecca
A lifelong community leader and attorney, Rebecca has maintained strong ties to Children’s Health through leadership on its Board of Directors and as Past President of the Women’s Auxiliary in Plano.
Social Workers in the ER
Nancy and her team members have thousands of opportunities each year to support children and their families on some of the hardest days of their life.
Kohl's Cares Program
What to do When your Child Gets Sick, a program funded by Kohl’s Cares, helped lead to a 6% decrease in repeat low acuity visits to the Emergency Room at Children’s Medical Center Dallas in its inaugural year.
Emergency Room Renovation
Children's Health has begun construction on a $56 million, multi-year renovation to its emergency room at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.