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 144^th 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!

CHRISTUS Children’s Selected Among Top Grant Recipients from The Toy Foundation

CHRISTUS Children’s is one of 20 children’s hospitals and health systems to receive funding for play projects that will improve the care and well-being of pediatric patients (APRIL 11, 2024 – SAN ANTONIO) – CHRISTUS Children’s is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of a $15,000 grant from The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Children’s Hospital Play Grants program. The grant will expand sensory-friendly play opportunities for patients at CHRISTUS Children’s, particularly within its emergency services and behavioral health areas. The initiative aims to promote and support a calm and comforting hospital environment. Specialized toys designed for sensory engagement will be purchased and used by child life specialists at CHRISTUS Children’s to provide essential coping support. The sensory safety kits will be distributed to patients for use during their hospital stay, upon discharge, and at home. “Our child life specialists play such an important role in providing emotional and social support for patients at CHRISTUS Children’s,” said Terry Kyle, CEO of CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift from The Toy Foundation that will allow our specialists to continue their impactful work.” CHRISTUS Children’s is one of 20 children’s hospitals and health systems selected to receive a Children’s Hospital Play Grant. TTF is distributing $389,000 nationwide, marking a significant gesture expected to bring joy and support to approximately 240,000 children. Play is a powerful tool that can significantly improve the care, well-being, and health outcomes of pediatric patients. Hospitals are reliant on external funding or donations to provide this key aspect of the holistic pediatric care model, and TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program helps fill this need. Focused on supporting hospitals that serve under-resourced communities, where 50% or more of patients rely on Medicaid, the program has delivered the benefits of play to 360,000 children since 2021. “Play has a profound impact on a child’s healing journey, benefiting their physical, emotional, and educational well-being,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director at The Toy Foundation. “We are pleased to support CHRISTUS Children’s in providing the power of play to help their patients heal and thrive.” For more information about TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program and to see the full list of 2024 grant recipients, visit ToyFoundation.org. ### About CHRISTUS Children’s CHRISTUS Children’s became San Antonio’s first freestanding hospital solely dedicated to the care of children and expectant women. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, CHRISTUS Children’s is part of CHRISTUS Health. Baylor College of Medicine, one of the top medical schools in the nation, is the academic partner of The Children’s Hospital with 180 pediatric specialists affiliated with Baylor. In addition, community physicians in private practice remain a valuable partner in the care of women and children in our community. We are a health care ministry that works to continually meet the needs of the community to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, following the values and mission of our sponsoring congregations: Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. About The Toy Foundation The Toy Foundation (TTF) is a 501 (c)(3) children’s charity and philanthropic arm of The Toy Association. The uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry for the benefit of all children in need, TTF works with small, medium, and large companies to create a world where every child experiences the comfort, joy, and extraordinary physical, emotional, and educational benefits of play through three program areas – The Toy Bank, Play Grants, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Pipeline Program. Thanks to the toy industry’s support, TTF has delivered play to more than 31 million children in need around the world.

Teed Off at Cancer and Party City Help Send Cancer Patients to Camp

Teed Off at Cancer and Party City Help Send Cancer Patients to Camp

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