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 Camp Discovery, a children’s oncology camp that provides a fun and normal summer camp experience for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Six San Antonio Party City locations and one store in Laredo collected donations at registers from generous Party City customers over the Halloween season. Together, their efforts raised more than $80,000 – providing enough funds to send 61 patients to camp. How incredible is that?! An official check presentation was held at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio yesterday, just in time for the 144th anniversary of the opening of the Santa Rosa Infirmary, the first hospital in San Antonio. Several members of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio medical staff have invested themselves in the mission of Camp Discovery, many of them using personal vacation time to attend the week-long summer camp each year as medical volunteers. Their ongoing commitment to Camp Discovery is a testament of the value of the program and the physical and emotional healing power it can create for sick children. Many of the great things we see happening in our community today start with an idea and the passion to make a difference. Every action causes a reaction and we are blessed to have supporters, like Teed Off at Cancer and Party City, who are willing and generous enough to give of their time, talents and efforts to help others. As we move into the new year, we reflect on our blessing from 2013 and thank our donors and community partners for their continued support. In 2014, we will continue to provide comprehensive and innovative services to all the patients we serve. We are deeply and permanently committed to the mission and responsibility of providing care to those in need. Remember, December is the last month to make your tax deductible year-end donation to the The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation or the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation and we invite you to consider making your gift today. Your partnership and support is vital in enabling us to continue to provide care in San Antonio and South Texas. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

S.A. Corner Stores Help Make Miracles This Summer Beginning June 1, CST Brands, Inc.’s Corner Stores throughout San Antonio, TX are helping make miracles happen for pediatric patients by raising needed charitable funds for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). During the month of June, Corner Store employees will ask customers to purchase $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icons to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Customers can also purchase a special CMNH bracelet for $1, or donate their spare change. Last year, Corner Store raised a record $2.35 million to benefit kids living in the communities they serve. Locally, the month-long campaign raised $563,000 to support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Like all Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraisers, the funds raised from Corner Store’s month-long campaign will help fund medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of millions of kids treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals each year. After spinning off from Valero on May 1, 2013, CST Brands, Inc., parent company of Corner Store, continues to be a leader in each community they operate in their efforts to support local children. Corner Store has donated nearly $20 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since the partnership began in 1995.

Kohl’s Cares Makes a Difference for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Kohl’s Associates recently presented the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio with a grant for $112,529 for the Pediatric Mobile Clinic to help with free immunizations to children in our community. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio’s Pediatric Mobile Clinic provides comprehensive pediatric primary care, including well child examinations, immunizations, early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment services, treatment of minor illnesses, referral and linkages to specialty care, education, assistance in applying for Medicaid and CHIP, and prescription assistance. With the support of Kohl’s Department Stores, the Pediatric Mobile Clinic has implemented the Kohl’s Immunization Program to increase the immunization rates among children in our community. “Our goal with this program is to link every child in our target area to a medical care, reduce emergency room visits, increase immunization rates and increase knowledge of health topics and healthy behaviors for families,” said Dr. Mark Gilger, pediatrician in chief, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. “Our partnership with Kohl’s helps us deliver these services throughout our community.” Since 2001, Kohl’s has donated more than $1.2 million to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Kohl’s commitment to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and plush toys, with 100 percent of net profit benefiting children’s health and education programs nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one.

‘Tis the season of giving! As we celebrate the joyous and sacred Christmas season, we invite you help make the holidays a little merrier for thousands of children and families we serve at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Here’s how you can help make a difference before we wrap up 2014: Miracle Bears – This holiday season, all four Chico’s FAS brands (Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Soma Intimates and Boston Proper) are selling Miracle Bears for the first time! Each Miracle Bear retails for $25, with $15 from each sale benefiting the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Chico’s Fundraiser – In addition to Miracle Bear sales, Chico’s at the Alamo Quarry Market (255 E. Basse, Ste. 814) will host a special fundraiser on Wednesday, December 10. Shop between 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 10% of your purchase amount will be donated to the children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Get your holiday shopping done while making a difference for local sick and injured kids! Wheel of Fortune Secret Santa Sweepstakes –Tune in to Wheel of Fortune beginning December 8 – 19 for the Secret Santa Sweepstakes and watch for your Spin ID – you can win big for yourself and for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio! Learn more here: https://wof.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ Vote for Your Children’s Hospital – CU Direct is donating $20,000 toa Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMN) Hospital that YOU help select. As the only CMN Hospital in our community, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is in the running and we need your help! Please take a moment to vote once a day through December 22. The hospital with the most votes wins!  Vote here: http://www.cudirect.com/cudirect20/ Make Santa’s “Nice” List:  Our friends at North Star Mall and the Shops at La Cantera are collecting funds this holiday season to benefit the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Donation cards are available at each Santa set now through Christmas. Stop by the Santa set at either mall to make your contribution! Shop Kohl’s Cares Merchandise: You can make a difference for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio by shopping Kohl’s Cares Merchandise. Take home your very own Disney-themed plush animals and books (just $5 each!) and 100% of proceeds will benefit local sick and injured kids. Shop in-store or online at kohls.com/cares. Can’t make it? There’s still time to make your year-end gift. To donate in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, visit www.ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org.

Kohl’s Cares Immunization Program With the support of Kohl’s Department Store, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Mobile Clinic has implemented the Kohl’s Cares Immunization Program to increase the immunization rates among children served by Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.  These immunization efforts take place in the community and in the school setting; all with the goal of ending vaccine-preventable diseases. Through its Kohl’s Cares® programs, Kohl’s strives to be an active member of each community where they do business.  Throughout the year, Kohl’s Stores sell special Kohl’s Cares® merchandise with net profits benefiting children’s health and educational opportunities. In partnership with over 160 hospitals from coast to coast, they create and support programs and initiatives that better the lives of children in local communities and beyond. To help support this effort, bring home Peanuts plush, books and more for just $5 each. 100 percent of the net profit goes to kids’ health and education initiatives nationwide. Locally, funds benefit the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Mobile Clinic. Shop in-store or online at kohls.com/cares through December 26.

You’re Invited to Comedy for a Cause Platinum Wealth Solutions of Texas is bringing us a night of entertainment and laughter in support of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. You won’t want to miss it! Join us at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club on October 15 for Comedy for a Cause featuring Taylor Mason. Mason is a comedian, ventriloquist, musician and entertainer. He won Star Search in 1990, beating out several well-known comics. His talent as a comedy writer and performer took him from The Second City Theater in Chicago to headlining gigs at major comedy clubs across the country. Mason’s quick wit and brilliant material make him a hit with audiences of all ages. Cleto Rodriguez will serve as the master of ceremonies. Doors will open and dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.  Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available. Click here for more information and to register today. We hope to see you there!

New Kohl’s Cares Plush Merchandise In Stores Now! Children of all ages are sure to enjoy these books and huggable plush animals! This season, Kohl’s is featuring the following: “Rio 2: Blu’s Wild Journey” adapted by Christa Roberts Blu Plush Toy Luiz Plush Toy Gabi Plush Toy “Easy Everyday Dinners” by Women’s Day Rio 2 Family Style Puzzle With the support of Kohl’s Cares, the Children’s Mobile Clinic has implemented the Kohl’s Cares Immunization Program with the goal of ending vaccine-preventable diseases. Visit Kohl’s online or in-store to support this invaluable program. For more information about the Kohl’s Cares Immunization Program visit chofsa.org/kohls or call 210-954-3764.

Honoring Our Patients on World Cancer Day Today, Tuesday, February 4th, is World Cancer Day, a day observed to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. We are humbled by the stories we hear from our patients and are amazed time and time again by their strength and courage. Today, we honor patients like Reid (watch his story now) and remember how important our work is. We are grateful for our donors and supporters who believe in our mission and contribute to helping create a better future for the children and families in our community. If you would like to make a donation in support of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation or the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation, visit us online at www.SantaRosaFoundation.org or call our Foundation offices at (210) 704-2800.

Gaming for a Cause – Extra Life RackerGamers, their friends and family members joined together to participate in Extra Life, a 24-hour charity gaming marathon. Nationwide, the Extra Life gaming charity raised $3.4 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Locally, gamers raised more than $25,000 to support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Wow! Every year a group of Rackers, their friends and family join together to participate in Extra Life, a 24-hour game-marathon. Games include everything from PC games, to board games to arcade games and more. Jeromy “Doc” Adams, founder of Extra Life, and his team were in San Antonio and webcasting live throughout the marathon with updates from Rackspace (not an official sponsor of the event). Adams shared, “the biggest reason to be in San Antonio with the Rackers is because they raise so much money, plus we want to be where the energy is and it is here.” In addition to the Rackers, gamers had the option to play from the Microsoft store at La Cantera or from their home. It is not too late to help support the cause. Donations will continue to be accepted at www.extra-life.org through December 31, 2013.