CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
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RHEA'S STORY
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LETTERS FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT
Ray R. Carvajal Chairman, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board
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So far, our year has been filled with many successes and we are looking forward to many more in the coming months. Earlier this year, we celebrated the opening of the first half of our new H-E-B Emergency Department at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, as well as opening three more clinical care areas to serve our patients. In this issue you will see what has been happening at the Children’s Hospital – from past and upcoming events, to our newest endowed chair holder, to the road to recovery that little Rhea has been traveling. It is because of your commitment to our community we can continue to provide hope and healing to those whom we are privileged to serve. Please remember that an investment in the Children’s Hospital
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation was established on March 9, 1955. For 60 years, community members have collaborated to raise funds in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and that charge continues today. When we started construction on the new Children's Hospital, we hoped that our community would respond generously. I am happy to report they have responded enthusiastically. During the past few months, we have celebrated generous gifts from philanthropic leaders in our community, such as H-E-B and the Mays Family Foundation. These investments greatly enhance our ability to provide state-of-the-art medical care for pediatric patients and their families. We are blessed they have chosen the Children’s Hospital as a worthy recipient of their gifts.
Support from our community is essential to our being able to deliver on our promise of providing the highest quality medical care to the children of our community. With the partnership of philanthropic leaders, we are able to ensure that our patients and families continue to receive the best medical care, regardless of their ability to pay. The Children’s Hospital Foundation, and more importantly the children we serve, are blessed to have the backing of our generous community. I am forever grateful for your continued support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. Sincerely,
of San Antonio generates life-saving and health restoring care. Donations are essential to creating a space of healing and comfort for children and families. We are, and have been, richly blessed by so many good and generous friends. As a result of that generosity, we are able to save lives and return pediatric patients to good health and well-being. If you would like more information about the work we are doing, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely,
John E. Bel President, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation
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The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation raises critically needed funds for construction, as well as innovative programs and equipment, at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the first and only free-standing, academic hospital in San Antonio solely dedicated to the care of children. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is owned by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, a faith-based, non-profit health and wellness ministry dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and providing the highest quality of medical care and services available.
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Against All Odds Rhea grows stronger with our rehab team
Past & Upcoming Events Thanking our supporters and looking forward to future fundraisers
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Rowena C. Gorman Endowed Chair Dr. Mumtaz, Endowed Chair Holder
Planned Giving Leaving your mark on the world
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New Emergency Department Celebrating the opening of the new H-E-B Emergency Department.
A Momentus Milestone General Joe Robles celebrates his retirement with a gift from USAA.
For more information about the Foundation or to make a donation, contact: Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation 100 NE Loop 410, Suite 706 San Antonio, TX 78216 Call (210) 704-2800 or visit our website to make an online contribution at: ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org Putting Children First is a publication of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. Editors: Veronica S. Laurel, Jessica Leal
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AGAINST ALL ODDS Rhea is a fun, talkative five-year-old with a love for Disney princesses, American Girl dolls and most of all: cheerleading. “She started gymnastics at 18 months old and was able to start cheering with the La Vernia Grizzlies when she turned three,” said Amy, Rhea’s mother. Rhea participated in one competition with the Grizzlies and was selected as “Most Spirited” on her squad.
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“She loved doing cartwheels and back handsprings,” Amy added. “She enjoyed being in front of a crowd and showing off her cheers and jumps everywhere we went.”
brought to a halt when the vehicle they were driving was struck by an 18-wheeler. "Before we left, we prayed for God to protect us on our way," said Amy. "I know He put angels at the site of the accident to help save my daughter and mother."
Karen, a registered nurse, was off that day and decided to take her boys out of school early – something she never does. She treated them to lunch at a restaurant and decided to let them stay and play in the play “SHE ENJOYED BEING IN FRONT OF A area for an extra 30 minutes. Those 30 minutes would prove to be crucial. Karen witnessed the CROWD AND SHOWING OFF HER CHEERS accident just as she was exiting the restaurant AND JUMPS EVERYWHERE WE WENT.” parking lot and was a first responder along with two off-duty EMTs who were across the street. Rhea loved cheer so much she started taking classes in Rhea went into cardiac arrest for 15 minutes and Karen hopes of joining an all-star program with a competitive performed CPR. She was able to detect a faint heartbeat. team, the San Antonio Longhorns. Unfortunately, she Rhea and her grandmother both endured multiple didn’t make it to her official tryout. life-threatening injuries. Rhea suffered a severe spinal In April 2013, three-year-old Rhea, Amy and Hope, cord injury and her vocal cords were severely damaged. Rhea’s grandmother, set out for a girls’ beach trip. She was flown to the closest major hospital and was not About halfway through the trip, their journey was expected to survive through the night.
SHE IMMEDIATELY BONDED WITH DOCTORS AND STAFF AT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM.
PHOTOS: (Opposite page L-R) Hope and Pete, Rhea's grandparents and Amy, Rhea's mom, are Rhea's biggest fans. (above) Five-year-old Rhea with mom, Amy. (left) Rhea is surrounded by love.
“Doctors told us that she would probably have brain damage and they didn’t expect her to communicate or eat on her own ever again,” said Amy, “We knew things would never be the same.” Doctors performed surgery, fusing her skull through the fourth vertebrae in her spine with screws and flexible rods. Miraculously, after two weeks in the hospital, Rhea began communicating by blinking and remembered everything leading up to the accident. There was no brain damage. “Late one night while in the hospital, we heard a faint whisper,” Amy recalled. “She had taught herself to speak over her cuffed trach! I’m glad my husband was with me because the doctors may have thought I was crazy with wishful thinking.” Rhea underwent months of intense rehabilitation, overcame a life-threatening pressure wound and was finally transferred to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in August 2013.
Rhea received extensive one-on-one physical therapy sessions at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and the family was finally preparing to take her home.
Rhea was discharged in September 2013, nearly six months after the accident. She continues weekly outpatient occupational therapy at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio today. “Rhea has come a long way – she works so hard at every therapy session,” said Selina Morgan, physical therapist, ATP, at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “She was only expected to be able to move her face, but now she moves her neck, shoulders and elbows, and there are trace movements all the way through her hips. That’s a huge deal! She has even started breathing on her own for short amounts of time and has some feeling. She understands what’s going on and knows we have goals to meet. She never gives up - that’s why she has been able to come this far.” Rhea is quadriplegic with ventilator respiratory support needed. She is thriving and continues to get stronger every day. Rhea will turn six in June and currently attends kindergarten at La Vernia Primary School. She operates her chair with her lips and, thanks to some adjustments in the classroom, accesses her school curriculum on an iPad that she can operate with her eyes. Rhea loves her art class and is still active on the La Vernia Grizzlies cheerleading squad, cheering on her older brother, Xavier, who plays football for the Grizzlies. “Our Rhea is resilient,” said Amy. “She is a fighter and she will continue to fight.”
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“When we arrived at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, we had already been through so much,” Amy remembers. “It was hard for Rhea to trust doctors, but she immediately bonded with them and the staff at the Children’s Hospital – she absolutely loved them. We were relieved that we finally had doctors who listened to what we wanted and what we felt our daughter needed. We felt like we were finally home. We saw a vast improvement in her physical appearance and her overall well-being right away.”
“All we wanted was for someone to believe in our daughter and what she was capable of. Many times, people look at this type of diagnosis and automatically set up barriers and limitations – but that was not the case at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio,” Amy said. “They gave us hope again and proved that they would not settle.”
DR. MUHAMMAD A. MUMTAZ
NAMED CHAIR HOLDER OF THE ROWENA C. GORMAN ENDOWED CHAIR IN PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY Thoughtful, trustworthy, confident, committed, knowledgeable, intelligent – these are just some of the words used to describe Dr. Muhammad A. Mumtaz, cardiothoracic surgery section chief at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. In March, Dr. Mumtaz was named as the Endowed Chair Holder of the Rowena C. Gorman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. “Three characteristics make Dr. Mumtaz a special person,” said Randy Wright, executive vice president, chief operating officer, Texas Children’s Hospital. “The confidence and trust he establishes with his team; his breadth of knowledge; and his remarkable commitment to build the best cardiac surgery program for his patients and their families.”
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Dr. Barry Cofer, surgeon-in-chief, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, had the privilege of investing Dr. Mumtaz. He said, “As surgeons we are expected to be meticulous, self-sacrificing and focused, and Dr. Mumtaz elevates these attributes to a level that should make all of us envious.”
"...REMARKABLE COMMITMENT TO BUILD THE BEST CARDIAC SURGERY PROGRAM FOR HIS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.” Endowed Chairs would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible donors. In July 2009, the Rowena C. Gorman Chair in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery was established by Jim Gorman to honor his wife. Mrs. Gorman has dedicated herself to giving back to her community and has served on more than a dozen non-profit boards. She was elected an Honorary Board Member of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
PHOTO: Rowena and Jim Gorman with Dr. Muhammad A. Mumtaz.
Foundation in 2009, in recognition of her life-long service as a Children’s Hospital volunteer. Mrs. Gorman shared, “We are looking forward to the continued success of the Children’s Hospital and are looking forward to seeing what wonderful work Dr. Mumtaz performs within pediatric cardiac surgery.”
EXPANDED SERVICES
BRING
COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAM
TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
As the only free-standing academic hospital in the San Antonio region solely dedicated to the care of children, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is paving the way for many firsts in our city.
PHOTO: The Audiology team includes (L-R) Dr. Taylor Fordham, pediatric otolaryngologist; Dr. Deborah Almarez, audiology manager; Dr. Taylor King, audiologist; Dr. Ashley Garcia, audiologist.
Expanded services for patients with hearing complications are on the horizon, bringing another beneficial program to the community. Dr. Taylor Fordham joined the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in August 2014 after five years of residency at Medical University of South Carolina and a fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is currently helping to build the Hospital’s first multidisciplinary cochlear implant program to address children who are deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. “What makes our new cochlear implant program unique is that we will treat patients with a multidisciplinary approach,” said Dr. Fordham. “Our team will be composed of audiology, speech therapy, ENT, social work and eventually psychiatry and genetics. We will collectively discuss how to best treat our patients, and then follow through to ensure they are making appointments, getting appropriate work-ups, and making sure interventions are going well. This approach is aimed at optimizing outcomes."
properly,” said Dr. Fordham. “In the right patients, cochlear implantation is incredibly beneficial. It’s an intensive process, but the implants can pave the way for normal language development.” The team will follow patients long-term to make sure they are doing as well as possible, working with organizations across the city that provide specialized services to help the children continue to develop and progress.
“WHAT MAKES OUR NEW COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAM UNIQUE IS THAT WE WILL TREAT PATIENTS WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH,”
“Once the technical side is done, speech therapy and audiology will be committed to seeing those patients frequently and making sure the devices are working
While the cochlear implant program is still in its beginning stages, Dr. Fordham expects it to be ready for its first patients this summer.
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Cochlear implants work best for patients with hearing loss that is too severe for hearing aids. The device consists of an external portion sitting behind the ear and a second portion surgically placed under the skin, with an electrode that goes directly into the cochlea and stimulates hearing nerve cells.
“We are excited for the opportunity to build top-notch programs with the right people who will truly make a difference for children’s health care in our community,” Dr. Fordham added. “Our patients deserve the very best from a world-class, comprehensive team – and that’s why we are here.”
PHOTO: (Below) L-R: Dr. Angie Hilger, president, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Board of Directors; Dr. Barry R. Cofer, surgeon-in-chief, Children's Hospital of San Antonio; Ken Haynes, president & CEO, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System; Winell Herron, H-E-B group vice president of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs; Dr. Mark A. Gilger, pediatrician-in-chief, Children's Hospital of San Antonio; Elias J. Neujahr, president, Children's Hospital of San Antonio; Ray R. Carvajal, chairman, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board of Directors.
H-E-B
HELPS CELEBRATE
OPENING THE NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
IN A
BIG WAY
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio celebrated opening phase one of its newly transformed Emergency Department in late February.
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The celebration included the announcement of a $5 million gift from highly regarded community supporter, H-E-B. Their gift will be recognized in the unit, now known as the H-E-B Emergency Department.
Phase One of the newly transformed H-E-B Emergency Department features 28 private rooms, distinctive soundproof flooring, ambient lighting and soothing decorative colors, state-of-the-art trauma and
“It is a blessing to open the new spacious additions THE H-E-B EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT in the heart of downtown San Antonio. They will serve our children and their families well for many WILL BE THREE TIMES LARGER THAN ITS years to come,” said Elias Neujahr, president ORIGINAL FOOTPRINT, BOASTING 52 BEDS of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “Our H-E-B Emergency Department is usually the very AND SPANNING 30,000 SQUARE FEET. first experience children and their families have in a resuscitation equipment, radiation and imaging suites hospital setting. We want to make sure their experience within the unit and dedicated elevators that lead is as pleasant as possible, in a fully focused, family- directly to the Hospital’s operating rooms. The new centered environment with our team of pediatric experts H-E-B Emergency Department began seeing patients caring for them.” on Tuesday, March 3. When Phase Two opens early next
year, the H-E-B Emergency Department will be three times larger than its original footprint, boasting 52 beds and spanning 30,000 square feet. “H-E-B’s commitment to the health and wellness of Texas children is unwavering,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B group vice president of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “H-E-B is honored to support a state-of-the-art emergency department that will serve as the primary destination for children in medical need throughout San Antonio, South Texas, and beyond.”
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PHOTOS: (above) The Emergency Department team at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio, and the new patient and exam rooms in the H-E-B Emergency Department.
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Thanks to the commitment and support of community partners, businesses and organizations such as H-E-B, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio continues to reach major milestones in establishing a world-class free-standing children’s hospital.
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THANK YOU
for your continued support!
San Antonio Dance Marathon Students from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake University joined forces to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through dance. Hosted by UIW’s student group, Cardinals for Kids, the 12-hour dance marathon raised funds and awareness in support of patients and programs at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the only CMN Hospital in our community. Proceeds from the event totaled more than $20,000.
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Now in its 27th year of operation, The Children’s Hospital Trail Ride is a non-profit organization that hosts events annually to raise funds in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. This year’s events featured team roping, a BBQ cook-off, a 17-mile trail ride on horseback or via hay ride, dinner, dancing, silent auction and more, all to make a difference for the children and families served by the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.
Express Lube Fundraising Campaign Express Lube locations throughout the San Antonio area, including Boerne, Canyon Lake and New Braunfels, collected donations in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation during its annual fundraising campaign in early 2015. Customers were asked to purchase $1 icons or donate at registers. Funds raised during the two-month campaign totaled $30,000.
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Iron Order Motorcycle Club Alamo Chapter Barbeque Benefit Members of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club Alamo Chapter presented a gift of $10,000 to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation in February. Funds were raised through the group’s first-ever barbeque fundraiser featuring live music, giveaways and fun, all in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.
UPCOMINGEVENTS 2015 Walmart/Sam’s Club Icon Campaign
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Walmart and Sam’s Clubs locations will sell $1 and $5 Miracle Balloon icons at registers now through June 14. Add a balloon icon to your purchase and help support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation.
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Dairy Queen Icon Campaign
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You can stop by participating Dairy Queen locations beginning June 1 through July 30 and purchase a $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icon with your tasty treat and help support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. Ask for a balloon icon at the register and help support our children. Mark your calendar for Miracle Treat Day on July 30.
Corner Store Icon Campaign
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Beginning June 1 through June 30, employees at Corner Store locations across the nation will ask customers to Put the Money Where the Miracles Are by purchasing $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icons or $1 bracelets to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Locally, funds raised at Corner Store locations throughout the San Antonio market, including sub-markets in Laredo, Victoria and Del Rio will benefit the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Add a balloon icon or bracelet to your purchase and help make miracles happen for local sick and injured kids.
Credit Unions for Kids Golf Tournament
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Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit union representatives and business partners across the city who engage in fundraising activities year-round in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Join Credit Unions for Kids for the 19th Annual Play-A-Round for the Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, August 3. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals member. For information about sponsorship opportunities, you may contact Rosa De La Cruz at Generations Federal Credit Union at (210) 554-3561. Credit Unions for Kids raised more than $220,000 for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in 2014.
Every year, hundreds of individuals and community groups raise critical funding for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio through special events. These range from gaming marathons to bowling tournaments, galas to trail rides. The possibilities are endless and the impact is extraordinary. To learn more about how you can host an event or get involved in future fundraisers, visit us online at ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org/events.
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GIVINGTHAT HELPS HEAL
LEAVING YOUR MARK
ON THE
WORLD
There are almost as many ways to make an impact in the community as there are needs to be met. Whether you choose to give of your time and talents through volunteerism, or if you prefer to put your financial resources to work, how will you leave your mark on the world? The trustees of the Saint Susie Charitable Foundation Dr. Doris Grosskreutz began her career as a general practice physician in the early 1940s. She later specialized as an anesthesiologist and was one of very few women who practiced in the field at the time. She was passionate about innovation to provide the best health care possible and cared deeply for those around her. After her passing in 2003, a gift from her estate was given for the creation of the Saint Susie Charitable Foundation to honor her legacy. The Foundation was created in 2004 and named after Dr. Grosskreutz, who was affectionately known by her friends as Susie.
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Today, the Saint Susie Charitable Foundation focuses on the key passions of Dr. Grosskreutz: health, education and faith, and helps to foster collaboration among non-profits to transform communities. The value of collaboration led the Foundation to very strategic partnerships with various organizations that work well together. The Saint Susie Charitable Foundation has a history of supporting CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System and recently presented a gift to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation to name an operating room in honor of Dr. Grosskreutz.
believe the Children's Hospital of San Antonio is destined to have a formidable presence in the near future, not just locally, but also nationally and internationally. The affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine will forge strong relationships with faculty and students, and expand research and teaching capabilities that will bring considerable benefit to our community. The trustees also believe it is important for the community to recognize and support organizations like CHRISTUS Santa Rosa that have a history and legacy. The power of one gift created the Saint Susie Charitable Foundation and will impact numerous deserving organizations for years to come. Many types of estate assets can be donated to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. You may choose to donate your property outright, place it in a trust or give it through your will. “Estate gifts have a lasting effect,” said John Bel, president of the Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. “As the last, best gift of a lifetime, it can be a wonderful way to ensure your life’s work carries on for a cause that is close to your heart.”
To learn more about estate gift planning, contact the Foundation office at (210) 704.2800 or ChildrensFoundation@ChristusHealth.org. You may also visit the gift planning section of our website by clicking on Ways to Help and Planned Giving at www.ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org.
MAYS FAMILY RECOGNIZED ON
NEW Tangerine walls greeted the first children who entered the 10th floor Medical Unit at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. The floor was blessed and dedicated in March at a ceremony, which also honored the Mays family.
A generous gift of $2.5 million from the Mays Family Foundation will be used for construction of the new Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “The Mays Family is so glad to be able to support this important asset for the children of San Antonio,” said David Green, Mays Family Foundation executive director. “We are confident this Hospital, along with their partners, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, will achieve their aspirations to become a nationally recognized children’s hospital.”
MEDICAL CARE UNIT “This is such an important gift. Yes, it is generous, but equally important is the statement made by one of San Antonio’s leading families,” shared John E. Bel, president, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. “We are honored by this gift as an expression of confidence and trust in the Children’s Hospital from the Mays family.” The Mays Family Foundation is committed to supporting communities in which the family lives, works, and serves through causes that aid, empower, enrich, and educate. They work together as a family to fulfill the mission that their patriarch, Lowry Mays, wrote more than 30 years ago when he founded Clear Channel Communications. The Foundation embodies the values which Peggy and Lowry Mays have lived by and give to their children and grandchildren. The Medical Care Unit includes 20 private patient rooms that have been designed around family-centered care and has features, such as non-slip vinyl wood floors, sitting areas that convert into day beds, privacy windows, storage cabinets and a full service bathroom, all to enhance the patient experience and promote healing.
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PHOTO: (L-R) John E. Bel, president, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation; Ray R. Carvajal, chairman, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board of Directors; David Green, executive director, Mays Family Foundation; Mark A. Gilger, pediatrician-in-chief, Children's Hospital of San Antonio.
CELEBRATING A
MOMENTOUS MILESTONE
PHOTO: PHOTO: (L-R) John E. Bel, president, Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation; Patty Robles; Gen. Joe Robles; Harriet Dominique, senior vice president, community affairs, USAA.
Some people celebrate retirement with cake and punch, others with a long-deserved vacation. General Joe Robles, former USAA CEO and president, celebrated his retirement with a gift from USAA to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Robles ended his career of more than 20 years at USAA in late February. PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST
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Joe Robles and his wife Patty visited the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation to present a $1 million gift from USAA to the Children’s Hospital in honor of General Robles' retirement. This generous donation will be used for ongoing construction at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and will be recognized on the 2nd floor surgical waiting and play area. Robles is a long-time friend of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. He has served on the board of directors for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa since 2009 and served as Chairman for two years. He has also served as a Life Member on the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board of Directors.
“Joe was commonly referred to as the ‘People’s General’ at USAA. He has a warm demeanor and generous spirit and we are blessed to call him a friend of the Children’s Hospital,” shared Ray Carvajal, chairman, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. “Even though he is
"...HE HAS A WARM DEMEANOR AND GENEROUS SPIRIT AND WE ARE BLESSED TO CALL HIM A FRIEND...” retiring, we anticipate that he’ll continue to be involved in ministries that are important to him, such as the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.”
BOARDSOFDIRECTORS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Raymond R. Carvajal, R. Ph. Chairman
Tim F. Haegelin Secretary
John E. Bel President
Pat Frost Vice Chairman
Elizabeth F. Crawford Treasurer
Terry L. Kyle, JD, CFRE Vice President
ACTIVE MEMBERS:
EX-OFFICIO:
Steve Atkins
Morgan M. Matson
Ken Haynes
San Juanita Garza-Cox, M.D.
R. Clark Boddy
Lauren P. McLaughlin
Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI
Elias J. Neujahr
Tom Bounds
Lupita Medina
Dianna M. Burns-Banks, M.D.
Buzz Miller
Robert M. “Bobby” Cavender
Larry Mills
Bob Cohen
Thomas J. Murphy
Heather M. Collins
Pamela K. Parish
Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI
William H. Parry, M.D.
HONORARY MEMBERS:
Charles A. Deacon
Lawrence Payne
General A.J. Dreiseszun
Thomas C. Frost, Jr.
Joseph Dubrof
Philip J. Pfeiffer
Rose Dreiseszun
Rowena C. “Tena” Gorman
Steve Edlund
Phillip M. Plant, Jr.
Dr. Buckner Fanning
Colette Kohler, M.D.
Leon Ewing
Peggy Rebolledo
Suzanne “Suzie” Feldmann
Corinna Holt Richter
C. Murray Fichtner
Shawn M. Rosenzweig
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harold J. Foster, Sr.
James M. Rubin, M.D.
ACTIVE MEMBERS:
Angela Goldsbury
Albert E. Sanders, M.D.
Fernando A. Guerra, M.D.
Michael A. “Mickey” Schott
Peter J. Hennessey, IV
Jim Schwartz
Ned Hodge
Stacy Smolka
Janet Holliday
Daniel T. Straus
John R. “Cliff” Hurd
Patrick Sullivan
Brandon A. Logan
Jessica Lewis Worth
Sylvia H. Maddox
LIFE MEMBERS:
REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Patricia M. Bodet
Richard M. Kleberg, III
Cynthia W. Collins
Marolyn Stubblefield
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Guerra
Elaine M. Mendoza (Board Chair) Warren Albrecht, M.D.
Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, CCVI, M.D.
Charles E. Amato
Edward Riojas, Jr.
J. Michael Belz
Josue (Joe) Robles, Jr.
Jelynne Le-Blanc-Burley
Miquel Angel Ybarra
Patrick B. Carrier
Roberto San Martin, M.D.
Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI
Yolanda M. Santos Dr.PH
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles E. Amato
Mary Q. Kelly
Liana Barenblat
Maj. Gen. Donald R. Lasher
Marvin Barenblat
Robert R. Lende
Stanton P. Bell
John C. McCaleb, Jr.
Richard T. Brady
William A. Myers
Mary K. Denny
Josue (Joe) Robles, Jr.
Stephen M. Dufilho
Stanley D. Rosenberg
George E. Fischer
William Scanlan, Jr.
James W. Gorman
Mona Thaxton
EX-OFFICIO
Edward D. Hodge, III
Stephen B. Wilde
Charles T. Hutzler
Kenneth L. Wilson
ACTIVE MEMBERS: Angie Hilger, M.D. (Board Chair) Gary Arthur
Elaine M. Mendoza
Jose Castillo
Sr. Eilish Ryan
John Doski, M.D.
John Stout, M.D.
Cecilia Herrera
Sr. Cindy Stacy
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Mark Gilger, M.D.
Barry Cofer, M.D.
Elias J. Neujahr
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PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE THE MIRACLES ARE. Like all moms, I’m always concerned about my children’s well-being. But sometimes they get sick. Sometimes they get hurt. That’s why I’m so grateful we have children’s hospitals. If any child needs a miracle, they’ll do everything in their power to make one happen. Please join me in giving sick and injured children every chance to get better. Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are. Give to your Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local, fundiing critical treatments, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support and find your member hospital at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
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JENNIFER LOPEZ ACTRESS, MUSICIAN, TV PERSONALITY, MOM
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