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DIRECT A PROMISE KEPT: FROM THE TEXAS CHILDREN’S HEART HOSPITAL THE Direct Energy p. 22 WOODLANDS p. 16

AMERICAN LEGENDS HONORED p. 24

PERFORMING MIRACLES: TRANSPLANT SERVICES AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S p. 26

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IN THIS ISSUE ... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

2016 Calendar 4 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES of Events OFFICERS EMERITUS TRUSTEE What’s New, What’s Next A Responsibility to ANN LENTS JOSEPHINE E. ABERCROMBIE 5 CHAIRMAN the Future ADVISORY BOARD MICHAEL LINN Shirley and Ralph Alexander EDUARDO AGUIRRE, JR. PRESIDENT Inside the 6 KIRBY ATTWELL LEWIS E. BRAZELTON III KEVIN C. KING Promise Campaign BEN A. BROLLIER VICE PRESIDENT HOLCOMBE CROSSWELL FREDA WILKERSON BASS DONALD P. DEWALCH VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT L. GERRY III BEN B. McANDREW III CINDY B. TAYLOR WILLIAM K. McGEE, JR VICE PRESIDENT DARRELL C. MORROW GEORGE A. PETERKIN, JR C. PARK SHAPER TOWNES G. PRESSLER TREASURER Ambassadors for SUSAN BELL BOYKIN 8 SECRETARY Texas Children’s Hospital DACE REINHOLDS Big Turnouts, 11 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Better Outcomes (non-trustee) Community Events BOARD OF TRUSTEES Supporting Texas Children’s WILLIE J. ALEXANDER EDWARD S. McCULLOUGH MERRELL A. ATHON ROBERT E. MEADOWS Texas Children’s THOMAS G. BACON DAVID L. MENDEZ 16 FREDA WILKERSON BASS SUZANNE NIMOCKS Hospital SUSAN BELL BOYKIN ANTHONY G. PETRELLO MARTHA CARNES DAN PICKERING The Woodlands GARY L. ROSENTHAL 19 The Driving Power JOSEPH A. CLEARY, JR. JAN DUNCAN TONY SANCHEZ of Promise JENNY ELKINS C. PARK SHAPER Nancy Gordon NANCY R. GORDON L.E. SIMMONS 20 Years of 20 VICTOR E. HARRIS JOEL V. STAFF “What’s Up, Doc?” RONALD C. HULME Y. PING SUN JODIE LEE JILES CINDY B. TAYLOR KEVIN C. KING BRAD TUCKER ANN LENTS MARK A. WALLACE MICHAEL LINN PETER S. WAREING BARRY H. MARGOLIS MAX P. WATSON WILLIAM N. MATHIS SCOTT N. WULFE

PROMISE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

PROMISE CAMPAIGN CHAIRS

CAROL AND MICHAEL LINN 22 A Heartfelt PROMISE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS HOLCOMBE CROSSWELL Commitment CAROL AND PHIL GARNER Direct Energy Celebrating NANCY GORDON 24 CARI AND JOHN GRIGGS Legendary JUDY AND GLENN SMITH Americans Giving Children a PROMISE CAMPAIGN HONORARY CHAIRS An Evening with 26 JANICE AND ROBERT McNAIR a Legend Events Second Chance at Life: Transplant Services at Six Decades 30 CONTRIBUTORS Texas Children’s Hospital AMBER L. TABORA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT, of Making MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS a Difference STACEY COOK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Auxiliary to MICHAEL COTHRAN, MANAGING EDITOR Texas Children’s Hospital ANN SAYE, MANAGING EDITOR CAROLINE WILLIAMS, EDITOR/CONTENT COORDINATOR MICHELLE HERNANDEZ, CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR KELLY CLIBURN, CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR ADCETERA, DESIGN AND CONTENT CONTRIBUTER JENNY ANTILL CLIFTON, ALLEN KRAMER, PAUL KUNTZ, WILL LEBLANC, JOHN LEWIS AND CHINH PHAN, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TOSS FOR TEXAS FORUM LUNCHEON CHILDREN’S HEART HOUSTON CENTER

September 21 October 6 Please join Surgeon-in-Chief It’s a fun-raising fundraiser that’s Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., and like nothing else. Come out for meet some of the experts who are great food and good times as we advancing Texas Children’s surgical raise support and awareness for enterprise each and every day. Texas Children's Heart Center.

CELEBRATION OF “WHAT’S CHAMPIONS BAD PANTS OPEN UP, DOC?”

October 7 October 20 November 17 Join us as we celebrate champions You don’t need to bring your best Don’t miss this opportunity to in the community and champions in golf game — just your worst pants. meet Texas Children’s best and the fight against pediatric cancer. All proceeds benefit Texas Children's brightest and discuss hot-topic Newborn Center. medical issues here in Houston and around the world.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE FUTURE SHIRLEY AND RALPH ALEXANDER

Shirley and Ralph Alexander moved to the Houston area 31 years ago. They were a young couple, newly married and anxiously awaiting the arrival of a child, and they were comforted knowing that family from New York had also recently relocated to nearby Spring, Texas.

Soon after the move, the Alexanders’ young niece was diagnosed with leukemia. Her best choice for treatment was Texas Children’s Hospital.

t worked, and they saved her Shirley said. “It was a great place its residents and the generous working to bring its world-class life,” Ralph Alexander recalled. to think about the next chapters spirit of civic and philanthropic health care to the communities “I“I’m not sure she could have in our life — settling here and responsibility. north of Houston. Shirley and gotten the same treatment enjoying all the things that this “If you have a desire to help, to Ralph recently made a generous where she came from, so it community brings.” be constructive, to create progress gift of $250,000 to Promise: The was a wonderful outcome.” Since returning to the area, the for our community, you can do it Campaign for Texas Children’s In the decades that followed, Alexanders have witnessed many here,” Ralph said. “Shirley and I Hospital that will specifically a career in the energy industry things, including astronomical have had the pleasure of meeting support Texas Children’s Hospital took Shirley and Ralph around the growth. New wonderful people The Woodlands. world. During that time, they hung commercial who give of “Why are we so supportive of their hats in many places — New and residential "It’s not time to give when themselves — not Texas Children’s? I’d have to say York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San developments you can — it’s time to give just money, but the first reason is because we Francisco, Cleveland and even are constantly when it’s needed." time, to make this can be,” Ralph said. “And those the United Kingdom. But Texas cropping a better place, of us who can be, I think, have a – Ralph Alexander always seemed to draw them back. up, and with and that’s really responsibility to do that. But also, After 15 years of living overseas, them, new exciting.” we’re getting the opportunity to get they decided to return “home” to people and new opportunities. The Alexanders began exploring something that is absolutely best Texas once more and settled in But the most striking thing ways to become involved. The on the planet here. Texas Children’s The Woodlands. Shirley and Ralph have noticed choice immediately became clear is world-class, and it’s great for “We liked the newness of The about The Woodlands is the to them when they learned that the community.” Woodlands — the freshness,” sense of community inherent in Texas Children’s Hospital was

“My promise is: I’m here today. I’m going to be here for the long term. I’m not going away. I’m here forever. So my promise is a promise of a lifetime for Texas Children’s Hear more from Shirley and the work they’re doing.” and Ralph at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ – Shirley Alexander, Promise Campaign donor alexanders aspire.texaschildrens.org

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PROMISE: The Campaign for Texas Children’s Hospital

ast fall, Texas Children’s Hospital’s rooms, enhanced intensive care units and state-of- annual Houston Forum Luncheon at the the-art operating rooms. LHilton Americas–Houston served as the Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands: official announcement of Promise: The Campaign a 548,000-square-foot dedicated pediatric for Texas Children’s Hospital. hospital to serve the growing communities Texas Children’s commitment to raising north of Houston. $475 million will help ensure that the hospital is Guests heard more about these two priorities able to meet current pressing challenges and put from Texas Children’s Hospital’s President and into place the infrastructure necessary to meet the CEO Mark A. Wallace and about the importance needs of the growing pediatric population in our of philanthropic support from Promise Campaign community — and the patients and families we will chairs Carol and Mike Linn. They were also serve 5, 10 and even 20 years from now. introduced to the Graves and Kramer families. Born with a heart defect, Juliana Graves is the The campaign’s top priorities are: youngest patient ever to receive a heart transplant Pediatric Tower: a 640,000-square-foot, at Texas Children’s Hospital. Chloe Kramer was 19-story building that will allow Texas Children’s rushed to Texas Children’s in respiratory failure to enhance its critical, surgical and emergency and received lifesaving treatment that included care services in the Texas Medical Center. The extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) — tower is scheduled to open in 2018 and will house a treatment that few children’s hospitals are able Texas Children’s Heart Center, additional patient to provide.

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PROMISE CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

Chairs Carol and Mike Linn

Co-Chairs Holcombe Crosswell Carol and Phil Garner Nancy Gordon Cary and John Griggs Judy and Glenn Smith

Honorary Chairs Janice and Bob McNair PROMISE CAMPAIGN DONORS (as of August 4, 2016)

CenterPoint Energy Karen and Brock Wagner Brenda and Randy Wright Laura and Donald Lehman $10,000,000 – $24,999,999 MOC Fund at Central Valley Walter P Moore & Associates, Inc. Young Texans Against Cancer Liam's Lighthouse Foundation Chevron Community Foundation Kay and Max Watson The Zeitgeist Foundation, Inc. Susan and David Light IV The Howard Hughes Corporation/ Estate of Sandra Sue Chapman Wells Fargo Jessica and Lance Lightfoot The Woodlands Development Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Ryan Batman Williams Foundation Ann and John Ligums Company Program Sue and David Williams $25,000 – $49,999 Sara H. and John H. Lindsey Foundation Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LP Kristen and Matt Wilsey Anonymous (2) The Lupus Foundation of America Chico's FAS The Winston Foundation, Inc. The Abercrombie Foundation Macquarie Bank Limited $5,000,000 – $9,999,999 City of McAllen Wipe Out Kids' Cancer Able Foundation Roberta and Leonard Martin The Cockrell Family Fund Wolff Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson Mathis Direct Energy Julie and Drew Alexander Adonia and Kevin Cokinos Lori and Scott Wulfe Willie Alexander Jill and Clarence Mayer The Elkins Foundation Nancy and Brady Cook Dr. Edward and Brenda Yosowitz B.D. and Mac McAndrew ExxonMobil All American Classics, Inc. Caneila Cook Archer Daniels Midland Company Rebecca and Shannon McGarr The Hildebrand Family Vannie E. Cook, Jr., Cancer Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation Mark A. Lensky $50,000 – $99,999 Ascende, Inc. Maria and Santiago Cortina The H.G. Ash Foundation William McKenney Estate of Kenneth W. McBryde Costco Wholesale McLane Foodservice Mr. Charif Souki Anonymous Heather and Richard Avant The Crain Foundation Agar Corporation, Inc. Nadine and Tim Balombin McRee Ford Emily and Holcombe Crosswell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arnett Bank of America Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands $1,000,000 – $4,999,999 Dairy Queen Steven Arnold The Bank of Nova Scotia Marlene Nathan Meyerson Family Alan Dale Ascende Charitable Trust Barclays Capital Foundation Anonymous (2) David Elementary, P.T.O. Laura and Tom Bacon Christa Ziegler and Lance Barnes Macy and David Middleton Ace Hardware David Weekley Homes Bank of Nova Scotia Barton Family Foundation Suzanne and Arnold Miller Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Maria I. Torrallardona Mata and Javier Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Bates Family Foundation Rishma and Akbar Mohamed The Auxiliary to Texas Children's De Pedro Espinola Foundation, Inc. Baxalta US, Inc. Denise Monteleone Hospital Melisa and Albert Dion II W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation Baxter Healthcare Corporation Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Beyond Batten Disease Foundation Estate of Merle Donigan Tina Bentsen Baylor College of Medicine Management The Blue Bird Circle Duncan Genesis Foundation Melony and B.J. Bergeron Sheryl and Douglas Bech Mrs. Ethel L. Morris Dr. Milton and Laurie Boniuk Jan E. Duncan Eva and Beau Bisso Garyle Storey and Anthony Benedetto The Nanninga Family Living Trust The Brown Foundation, Inc. Rachel and Adam Dunn Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Donna and Steve Benotti National Association of Children's The Gordon & Mary Cain Pediatric The Ellwood Foundation Braly Family Limited Partnership BH-EH Foundation Hospitals & Related Institutions Neurology Research Foundation Dr. and Mrs. George D. Ferry Bristow Group Inc. Binet Family Foundation National Marrow Donor Program Lauren and Lara Camillo Family Trusts Marvy Finger Family Foundation Henry T. Brooks Deana and Larry Blackburn Bobbie and John Nau Ting-Tsung & Wei-Fong Chao FKP Architects, Inc. Shirley and Monte Cauble Susan and Gary Blackie Celine and Randy Nelson Foundation The Fondren Foundation Chance for Hope Foundation BMC Software Anita and Rolf Nelson Cathy and Joseph Cleary Friends for Hope ConocoPhillips Matching Gifts BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ofer Nemirovsky Corner Store Gallery Furniture Cook Children's Medical Center BNP Paribas Estate of Philip Ross Neuhaus The Cullen Trust for Health Care The George Foundation Credit Agricole Corporate and Meg Goodman and Michael Bonini Suzanne and Robert Nimocks Sidney and Don Faust Candi and Gerald Glenn Investment Bank Susan and Bob Boykin Noble Energy Michelle and Dave Feavel Golfers Against Cancer Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation BP America, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Mary Rodes Gibson Hemostasis- Nancy and Jim Gordon Bobby L Crossley and Juanita Crossley BP Foundation, Inc. Amy and David Novelli Thrombosis Foundation Estate of Tobi Gordon Revocable Living Trust Bracewell & Giuliani, L.L.P. Heidi and Tobin O'Donnell GR8 Hope Foundation Grant-A-Starr Foundation Curing Children's Cancer Fund Floyd S. Brandt, M.D. Kristi and Mike Oldham Maureen and Jim Hackett Greater Houston Builders Association Clayton Dabney Foundation Shelley and Lew Brazelton The Robert R. and Kay M. Onstead The Hamill Foundation The Greentree Fund Dec My Room H.L. Brown, Jr. Family Foundation Foundation H-E-B Tanya and Andrew Greenwood Deloitte & Touche LLP Michelle Riley-Brown and James Brown Ruth Oppenheim The Histio Cure Foundation Charlotte and Howard Harpster Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Patricia Ann Brumley Packard International, Inc. Jeri and Travis Horelica Ann Lents and David Heaney Sally and Don DeWalch Lilia Khakimova and C. Robert Bunch Jennifer Pate, M.D. Huffington Foundation Ouida Hembree Direct Energy Services Patrick and Greggory Burk Diane and Jeff Paul Hyundai Motor America Becky and Kevin Hostler Lisa and Richard Duncan Calco Contracting, Ltd. Penland Foundation JLH Foundation, Inc. Houstons Credit Unions Andrea and Larry Elliott Calpine Corporation Gervaise and Gary Petersen Jerold B. Katz Family Houston Junior Woman's Club Epic Systems Corporation Cardno Haynes Whaley, Inc. Brenda and Larry Petru Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Hulme Rebecca and Lonnie Fedrick Estate of Frances Sicola Cardwell Jennifer and Richard Petru Kleberg Foundation Intermountain Healthcare Sheri Feldman Carol's Lighting and Fan Shop, Inc. Phi Mu Houston Alumnae Chapter Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. JKJ Charitable Foundation For The Cure Keely and Carl Carter Phillips Family Foundation Carol and Michael Linn Jones Lang LaSalle in partnership Freedom From Fistula Foundation Bernadette and Keith Casey Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Polatsek M. D. Anderson Foundation with Mr. and Mrs. David M. Bale and Liz and Clint Freeland Candice and Richard Cashen Suzanne and Bob Potter Angela B. and Louis E. Magne Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Bellow Fundacion Teleton CastleRock Communities The Townes G. Pressler Family Risa and Sterling McDonald Raleigh and Marjorie Bintliff Johnson The Jacob and Louise Gabbay Caterpillar Inc. Foundation Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Yvonne and Walter Johnson Foundation, Inc. Michael & Rebecca Cemo Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Barbara D. Mitchell, Ph.D. Doris and James Jones GBM International Inc. Charity Guild of Catholic Women Primary Children's Medical Center Mothers Against Cancer George Joseph Go Gold Fund Christian Brothers Automotive Bunny and Perry Radoff Ralph O'Connor Melissa and Brad Juneau Sally and Frank Goldberg CIBC World Markets Corp. USA Holly and Steve Radom The Pate Family Foundation The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Goldman, Sachs & Co. Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, Dr. Judith Ragsdale Estate of Mary Beth Pawelek Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Aileen Gordon Inc. Amelia and Walter Ralls Dawn and Richard Rawson Monica and Kevin King Dr. David Sr. and Nell T. Greer Trust City of Houston – Municipal Campaign RE/MAX Fine Properties The Sarofim Foundation KLS Martin, L.P. Halliburton Matching Gifts Stacey and Cooper Collins RE/MAX Hometown The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation The Laurel's Army Foundation George and Mary Josephine Hamman Jennifer and Robert Cooksey RE/MAX Integrity Sterling-Turner Foundation JC LeFlore Foundation CO-OP Financial Services RE/MAX Realty Center T.L.L. Temple Foundation Let The Fashions Begin, Inc. The Hildebrand Foundation Franci and Jim Crane Noelle and Eric Reed UNICEF – Southwest Regional Office Jack H. and William M. Light HIS Grace Foundation CSE W-Industries Amy and Michael Reeves Asha and Farid Virani Charitable Trust HLH McAllen Venture Susie and Bucky Cunningham Krissi and Taylor Reid Walmart and Sam's Club Carolyn and David Light III The Holthouse Foundation for Kids Hilda and Greg Curran Ali and Dwight Rettig Pam and Gary Whitlock Jennifer and Jeb Ligums Hope Help Heal Foundation, Inc. Mary-Kathryn and Chris D'Agostino Robert Ricketts Woodforest National Bank Linn Energy Houston Endowment Inc. Shawn and Carl Dalio Jean and Glynn Roberts Barbara and Robert Zorich Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation Houston Family Foundation The Joanne and John DallePezze Sheila and Jon Rodermund Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Houston G-Man Classic Foundation Anne and Joe Romano M-A-C AIDS Fund/MAC Cosmetics Houston Pi Beta Phi Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Davis Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome $500,000 – $999,999 Cora Sue and Harry Mach IBM Business Solutions DC23 Hot Shots Foundation Estate of Patricia F. Mansinger Insperity Melissa and Emilio DeAyala Amy and Thomas Ryan Anonymous (4) Safeway, Inc. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation March of Dimes Foundation Jacob White Construction Company Demi's Difference Inc Rosalyn and Barry Margolis Knapp Chevrolet Julie and Casey Doherty Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Norma and Pete Sanchez Anderson Charitable Foundation Marriott International, Inc. Linda S. Knox Staci and John Donovan Bailey and Pete McCarthy Leaping Butterfly Ministry and Circles Donald Driver Foundation Cheryl and Robert Sanford Julio Cardenal Luz Saucedo Ann and Clarence Cazalot McCoy Workplace Solutions, Inc. of Hope Foundation Stephanie Druley Flo and Bill McGee Jean and Richard Lewellen Jennifer and David Ducote Judith & Henry Sauer Charitable CFP Foundation Foundation ConocoPhillips Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Meadows Susan MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Byron F. Dyer, Jr. Medtronic, Inc. MacDonald-Peterson Foundation Mrs. Lois W. Dyk Schiel B-R-C-P-B-B-L Foundation, Inc. Mark and Judith Cook Foundation Maryann T. Seaman Curing Kids' Cancer Men of Distinction of Greater The Mailman Foundation, Inc. Andrea and Lyle Eastham Houston, Inc. MainStreet America Pepper and Ashley Edens Ally and Mike Seder John S. Dunn Foundation Jordan and Dylan Seff Mary and Doug Erwin Jan and Arnie Miller Make Some Noise 4 Kids Johnna and Ryan Edone Laura and Lew Moorman Joyce and Fred McCauley Morven Edwards, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Segal Clare A. Glassell Cathy and Dennis Seith Dee and Michael Hairston Morgan Stanley Foundation McKesson Foundation Entergy Texas Musket Corporation Corinne and Michael McVay ExxonMobil Foundation Elise de Compiegne Shatto John Knox, Jr. Julia and Russell Shepard Kroger National Multiple Sclerosis Society Memorial Hermann Health System (Matching Gifts Program) Mary Naylor Janie Miller EZCORP Foundation Danielle and Christopher Shield Lewis Jewelers Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Shilt Jeffrey Modell Foundation Noble Corporation Estate of Alexander James Moll Zeina and Nijad Fares Sydnor and Olga Oden Foundation Mustang Cat Faust Distributing Company, Inc. Edward B. Singleton, M.D. The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Sherry and Vincent Sinisi Isla and T.R. Reckling The John M. O'Quinn Foundation National Academy of Sciences Leslie and Michael Fertitta Suh-Yun L. Ou National Oilwell Varco Myrna Fisch Shirley Sirota The Rise School Beth and Chris Slaughter Scurlock Foundation Panda Express Jan and Joe Netherland Lauren and Don Fornes The Periwinkle Foundation North Houston Pole Line, LP Carolyn and Bill Forney Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Shackouls Family Foundation Norma and Harvey Smith Virginia & L.E. Simmons Family Petrello Family Foundation Oil States International Inc. Carol and Jim Frankel Petroleum Wholesale L.P. Anne and Stephen Smith Foundation Susan and Mike Padon Carol and Phil Garner Cindy and Don Poarch Societe Generale The Simons Foundation Susan and Mark Papa Eileen and Angelo Giardino The Rancher's Ride Inc. South Spur, LP Vivian L. Smith Foundation C. N. and Maria Papadopoulos Carrie and Timothy Gillette Randalls Foundation Spindletop Charities, Inc. Spencer Gifts Charitable Foundation Erin and Brian Gilmore Rawley Foundation St. Jude Medical Teammates for Kids Foundation Jennifer Pate, M.D. Giving Rocks Foundations Leigh Anne and John Raymond Lorri and Brian Petrauskas Grace Science Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Stayer Tellepsen Family RBC Capital Markets Daniel Pickering Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas Foundation Cindy and Larry Stein Texas Oilman's Bass Charities RBC Wealth Management Plains Marketing, L.P. Gratis Foundation Leslie and Chad Stevens Thrasher Research Fund RE/MAX Real Estate Associates Porsche of North Houston Jennifer and Paul Gregory Robyn Rothman and John Stevenson The Vale-Asche Foundation RE/MAX Space Center – Clear Lake Prolacta Bioscience Linda and John Griffin Marcia and Carroll Stone Elizabeth and Peter Wareing RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring Wyatt Ray Memorial Fund Beth and Douglas Grijalva Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Stuckey Drs. Huda and William Zoghbi Ready or Not Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Shawn L. Raymond Cindy and John Hageman Debbie and Steve Sukin Vicki and Michael Richmond J Newton Rayzor Foundation Halliburton Swift Energy Company Margery and Dennis Tanjeloff $100,000 – $499,999 George A. Robinson IV Foundation RE/MAX Associates Northeast Halliburton Energy Services Roxanne and Kolja Rockov RE/MAX Legends Camille Hankamer Cindy and Allan Taylor Anonymous (8) Ronald McDonald House Charities of RE/MAX Northwest Barbara and Wayne Harms TC Teachers Federal Credit Union Acute Respiratory Illness Association Greater Houston/Galveston RE/MAX of Texas Regional Office Harris County Community Supervision & TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company Barbara and Roy Adams Sybil Roos Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Reeves Corrections Department Carl C. & Lily C. Thrift Charitable Trust Aicardi Syndrome Foundation Suzanne and Mike Rose Robbins Institute for Health Policy Harris County Precinct One, Place Two Matthew Titus J. R. Albert Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rosenthal and Leadership Dottie and John Harris Candie and Steven Tramonte Shirley and Ralph Alexander Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. David R. Roth, M.D. Margie and Mark Harris TRC Trading Corporation Joan and Stanford Alexander Leslie and Shannon Sasser Family Fund The Royal Bank of Scotland Julie and Victor Harris UBS Financial Services Elizabeth and Hugh Allen Schlumberger Technology Corporation Judy and Henry Sauer Ann and Billy Harrison Union Bank The Cade R. Alpard Foundation for Melissa and Doug Schnitzer Joan and John Scales Pat and Mike Hartman Wilma W. Voss Pediatric Liver Disease Roberta and Lee Schwartz Lynn Des Prez and Bill Shearer HCC Service Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Virgil Waggoner American Association of Drilling Kristy and John Sexton SignMeUp.com Mia and Joseph Heil Marilyn and Larry Wagner Engineers Shell Oil Company Foundation Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Drs. Frank and Dale Hill Shannon and Mark A. Wallace The Andras Foundation Stephen Y. Shing Mr. and Mrs. Laurence E. Simmons Marian and Timothy Hilpert Laura and Rob Walls Association of Program Directors in Rosemary and Dan J. Harrison III – Amy and Kyle Simson Jannah Hodges Weatherford U.S., L.P. Radiology Mary Alice Smith Foundation Dr. Paul Sirbaugh Howco Metals Management, LLC Krista and Robby White Mr. and Mrs. Merrell A. Athon Snowdrop Foundation, Inc. Smith & Associates International Howell Family Foundation William and Marie Wise Family Charlotte and Jamil Azzam Foundation The Harry and Estelle Soicher Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation ImproveCareNow, Inc. Foundation Carol Baker Foundation Judy and Glenn Smith Dr. Rani Nanda and Daniel W. Jackson Angela and John Wisenbaker Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn L. Wolff Balfour Beatty Construction Mary Martha and Joel Staff Susie and Tommy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Beau C. James Janet and Ronald Wong Freda W. Bass The Stargel Family Lois and George Stark Cathy and Mel Jodeit Jill and Donald Wood Janet Bates Lois and George Stark Lindsay and Trent Stout Linda and Gary Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Wood Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation Stripes LLC Strake Foundation Carolyn and John Johnson The Woodell Family Foundation Baxter Trust Sarah and Terry Stuckey Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation, Margaret and Russell Joseph The Woodforest Charitable Foundation BB&T Corporation Calvin H. Sugg, Jr. Inc. Junior League of The Woodlands Jennifer and Daniel Yoder BBVA Compass Bank The Sutton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John C. Swonke, Jr. Kristie and Kyle Kafka Marcie and Robert Zlotnik BioGaia AB Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Swanson, Jr. Tracy and Don Tandy KBR Robert L. and Barbara Zorich Family Bosarge Family Foundation Swing For A Cure Rachael and Mark Terry Keystone Concrete Foundation The Boyd Morse Foundation The TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Texas Food Bank Network Masu and Badar Khan Suzanne Braden Foundation Texla KCC, Inc. William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Jennifer and Jimmy Branch Marianne and George Thomas Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation Foundation The Bristol-Myers Squibb Toyota North America, Inc. Vanessa's Big Heart Foundation Marie Louise and David Kinder Foundation Inc. University of Maryland Baltimore The Vaughn Foundation Debbie and Bobby Knapp Broesche Family Foundation Foundation, Inc. Wildhorses Resources Saranne and Livingston Kosberg Cristina and James Buass Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Tracy and Richard Wilken Estate of Claire Lampard Jeanie and Tommy Carter Vidara Therapeutics Research, Ltd. Worldwide Oilfield Machine Inc. Terry and Ray Larson aspire.texaschildrens.org

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Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital is a community of socially engaged individuals who share a dedication to the hospital’s mission and serve as a strong voice for children and women who need the most specialized care available.

In addition to raising significant funds for Texas Children’s each year, Ambassadors gather together for a wide array of events including Ambassadors On Call luncheons — where guests hear from Texas Children’s experts and tour world-class facilities — and annual social events such as the Holiday Party and Family Fun Day.

“Texas Children’s is the best on the planet,” John Raymond said. “They did miraculous things for us.”

Leigh Anne and John Raymond and their children

See more event photos at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ ambassadors2015 HOLIDAY PARTY

he home of Marita and J.B. Fairbanks was transformed into a dazzling winter Twonderland for the seventh annual Ambassadors Holiday Party last December. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed an evening of holiday lights, food, music and dancing, but the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Ambassadors’ annual check — $1.7 million this year — for the hospital’s area of greatest need, Promise: The Campaign for Texas Children’s Hospital. Among the guests at the Holiday Party were Leigh Anne and John Raymond, who have experienced firsthand the kinds of miracles that happen at Texas Children’s Hospital every day. Leigh Anne and John were ecstatic to discover they were expecting their fourth child. At a routine 20-week ultrasound, they found out they were having a little boy. They also learned that their son had a congenital heart defect called tetralogy of Fallot, a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects. These defects affect the structure of the heart and cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy of Fallot usually have blue-tinged skin because their blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. The Raymonds began praying for a miracle. ISSUE 3 – 2016

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When Charlie was born three weeks early on February 9, 2015, the Raymonds learned that their prayers had been answered. From the beginning, doctors at Texas Children’s had explained that Charlie would most likely need a temporary surgery three to five days after his birth to help him grow strong enough for a major surgery later. At the last ultrasound before his birth, Leigh Anne and John learned that Charlie’s arteries had grown enough that he would not need to have that initial procedure. In fact, he was able to wait six months until August 2015 to have a complex, life-changing surgery. Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., operated for more than eight hours, and the surgery was a success. After just five days, Charlie was smiling and playing in the kitchen of his family’s home.

LIFETIME MEMBERS In addition to its generous annual members, Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital membership includes hundreds of dedicated lifetime members. We honor them here.

Debbie Adams Jan Ellis Duncan The Houston Family Foundation Jan and Joe Netherland Cathy and Dennis Seith Shirley and Charles Alexander Andrea and Lyle Eastham Ana Lee and Marc Jacobs Amy and David Novelli Kristy and John Sexton Joan and Stanford Alexander Pepper and Ashley Edens Christy and Webb Jennings Heidi and Tobin O'Donnell Mary Eliza and Park Shaper Phyllis and Steven Anderson Johnna and Ryan Edone Cathy and Mel Jodeit Alice and Billy Oehmig Amy and Peter Shaper Family Fund The Andras Foundation Jenny Elkins Linda W. and Gary C. Johnson Diane and Garry Osan Elise de Compiegne Shatto Alisa and Jim Andras Andrea and Larry Elliott Matthew Johnson Luana and Gary Owens Lynn Des Prez and William T. Shearer Mary and Oscar Andras John Emmitte Victoria and Parks Johnson Susan and Mike Padon Danielle and Christopher Shield Laura and John Arnold Entergy Texas, Inc. Laura and Steve Jones Mrs. C.N. Papadopoulos Erin and Jeff Shilt Ascende Charitable Trust Mary and Doug Erwin Shelley and Gene Jorgensen Diane and Jeff Paul Amy and Kyle Simson Heather and Richard Avant Genna and Jon Evans Leigh and Chris Joseph Cynthia and Tony Petrello Sherry and Vincent Sinisi Nadine and Tim Balombin Marita and J.B. Fairbanks George Joseph Jenny and Rich Petru Elaine and Christopher Slaughter Leslie L. Harris and Edward G. Baptista Zeina and Nijad Fares Elise and Russ Joseph Brenda and Larry Petru Michelle and Alan Smith Shanna and Eric Bass Carolyn Faulk Melissa and Brad Juneau Jack and Faye Polatsek Nancy Smith Sheryl and Douglas Bech Judy Feigin Faulkner Kristie and Kyle Kafka Suzanne and Bob Potter Anne and Stephen Smith Donna and Steve Benotti Barbara and Michael Feigin Elizabeth and Tommy Kanarellis Karen Pulaski Christina Dixon and Stuart Smith Melony and B.J. Bergeron Leslie and Michael Fertitta Nicole and Evan Katz Bradley Radoff Susie and Tommy Smith Carole and Bruce Bilger FKP Architects, Inc. Emily and Rusty Kelley The Radoff Family Mary Martha and Joel Staff Heidi and Todd Binet Sally and Rigo Flores Masu and Badar Khan Holly and Steve Radom Stargel Office Solutions Eva and Beau Bisso Lauren and Don Fornes Tracey and Mike Killion Judith Ragsdale, DDS, MSD, Vicki and Jack Stargel Darlene and Cappy Bisso Tobey and Billy Forney The William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Pediatric Dentistry Slade Stargel Deana and Larry Blackburn Katie and John Forney Foundation Amy and Matt Ralls Jessica and Tyson Stargel Gary Blackie Carolyn and Bill Forney, Jr. Marie Louise and David Kinder Louise Ratz Cindy and Larry Stein Collier and Richard Blades Ann and Randy Fowler Dave King Dawn and Richard Rawson Andy and Liz Stepanian Marylou and Ted Bland Frank Lockwood Family Foundation Debbie and Bobby Knapp Carroll and Hugh Ray Lindsay and Trent Stout Susan and Bob Boykin Frankel Family Foundation Saranne and Livingston Kosberg Leigh Anne and John Raymond Debbie and Steve Sukin Jennifer and Jimmy Branch Carol and Jim Frankel and Family Gene Kurtz Noelle and Eric Reed Suzanne and Joseph Sutton Katie and A.J. Brass Kristina and Kevin Frankel Terry and Ray Larson Elizabeth and Bobby Reeves Courtney and Doug Swanson Broesche Family Foundation Lisa Frankel Jenny and Justin Leonard Amy and Mike Reeves Chay and Tory Taylor Karl Broesche Dara and Scott Frankel Jean and Richard Lewellen Krissi and Taylor Reid Kelly and Adam Tepper Kelly and Kirt Broesche Elizabeth and Clint Freeland Jessica and Lance Lightfoot Vicki and Michael Richmond Rachael and Mark Terry Henry T. Brooks Phil and Carol Garner Jennifer and Jeb Ligums Brooke and Corby Robertson Matthew R. Titus The Brown Foundation, Inc. Julianne and J Gaut Ann and John Ligums Barbara and Corby Robertson Erika and John Toussaint Chris Brown Helen and Terry Gebert Carol and Mike Linn Laura and Will Robertson Candie and Steven Tramonte Michelle Riley-Brown and Erin and Brian Gilmore Jamie and Howard Lorch Wendy and John Roddey Jennifer and Wil VanLoh James Brown Clare A. Glassell Cynthia and Larry Lueckemeyer Sheila and Jon D. Rodermund Shannon and Mark Wallace Jennifer Brown Candi and Gerald Glenn Joella and Steven Mach Sybil Roos Elizabeth and Peter Wareing Lilia Khakimova and C. Robert Bunch Benjamin Go Louis Magne Suzanne and Mike Rose Emily and Danny Weingeist Keely and Carl Carter Jackie and John Godbold The Mailman Foundation The Jerry and Maury Rubenstein Mary and Greg Whalley Barbara and Larry Catuzzi Maureen and John Graf Rosalyn and Barry Margolis Foundation Krista and Robby White Ann and Clarence Cazalot Claire and Joe Greenberg Holly and Thomas Mason Nancy and Bryan Ruez Pam and Gary Whitlock Holly and Kirk Coburn Windi and David Grimes Lisa and Will Mathis Amy and Tom Ryan Leslie Frankel-Wiener and Gary Wiener Cockrell Family Fund Carol and John Gunn Kirby and Scott McCool Tani and Tony Sanchez, Jr. Sue and David Williams Estela and David Cockrell Cindy and John Hageman Laura and Andrew McCullough Vanessa and Tony Sanchez III William and Marie Wise Family Stephanie and Ernie Cockrell Barbara and Wayne Harms Rebecca and Shay McGarr Vanessa and Eduardo Sanchez Foundation Adonia and Kevin Cokinos Pat and Mike Hartman Corinne and Michael McVay Norma and Pete Sanchez Joan Wolfe Stacey and Cooper Collins Ann Lents and David Heaney Arnold and Suzanne Miller Patricio Sanchez Elizabeth and Judson Wolfe Nancy and Brady Cook Mia and Joseph Heil Charitable Fund Cheryl and Robert Sanford Hank and Sheryl Wood Susie and Lloyd Cunningham Caroline and Bill Helander Jan and Arnold M. Miller Leslie and Shannon Sasser Lori and Scott Wulfe Hilda and Greg Curran Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand Denise Monteleone Joan and John Scales Judge Clarease Yates and Mary-Kathryn and Chris D'Agostino Marian and Tim Hilpert/Air Texas Jennifer and Will Monteleone Kristi and John Schiller Mr. Cary Yates Shawn and Chuck Dalio Mechanical, Inc. Christine and Shea Morenz Courtney and Gregory Schilling Christa Ziegler Elizabeth and Anthony DeLuca Wendy and Jeff Hines Alice and Keith Mosing Ally and Mike Seder Marcie and Robert Zlotnik Joelle and Mitch Derrick Kitty and Lex Hochner Janet Wong and Ronald Mullins Maryann T. Seaman Barbara and Robert Zorich Melisa and Albert Dion Lisa and Michael Holthouse Bobbie and John Nau Jordan and Dylan Seff Robert L. and Barbara Zorich Family Staci and John Donovan Becky and Kevin Hostler Stephanie, Celine and Randy Nelson Raquel and Andrew Segal Foundation aspire.texaschildrens.org

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FAMILY FUN DAY

n Sunday, May 1, 2016, more than 950 Ambassadors members and their families Oenjoyed an afternoon at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for Family Fun Day. The "Under the Sea“–themed bash, chaired by Keni and Chase Fondren and Christine and David Underwood, featured a petting zoo, crafts, games, a video game bus, balloon art and more! Best of all, 27 bins of items such as play dough sets, crayons, glue and sticker books were donated to the Child Life Program at Texas Children’s. A member of the Child Life team sent this note to the event chairs following Family Fun Day:

“I just wanted to thank the Ambassadors on behalf of the Child Life team for the fabulous donation!! I think I speak for the team, as I saw their joy as they selected items. THANK YOU so much for featuring Child Life and donating things to benefit the department. These items will help them do their job in therapeutic play and make a big impact on the patient experience. Many thanks again!”

Join By joining Ambassadors for us. Your membership will also Texas Children’s Hospital, you help support Texas Children’s can make a life-changing difference Hospital The Woodlands through in the health of children and women. the Promise Campaign.

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BIG TURNOUTS, BETTER OUTCOMES COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORTING TEXAS CHILDREN’S

ecause of the generous support of Houston’s Each year, members of that community gather for special philanthropic community, Texas Children’s Hospital events that both highlight and financially support many of the Bhas been treating the sickest patients for more than world-class divisions and specialty areas at Texas Children’s. 60 years, offering a level of expertise and compassionate These events include Toss for Texas Children’s Heart Center, care that just can’t be found elsewhere. The Bad Pants Open, and Celebration of Champions.

TOSS FOR TEXAS CHILDREN'S HEART CENTER

October 2015 Houston Polo Club

oss for Texas Children’s Heart Center is a fundraiser like no other — a bean bag tournament, great food, friends and lots of fun in the spectacular Tsetting of the Houston Polo Club — all to raise community awareness and support for Texas Children’s Heart Center. At the third annual event last fall, Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr. and chief of Cardiology Dr. Daniel Penny were on hand to encourage the high- spirited competitors. Also in attendance were Texas Children’s Board members Nancy Gordon and Cindy Taylor, as well as Dr. Wayne Franklin, director of Texas Children’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program; John Nickens, executive vice president; and Radiologist-in-Chief Dr. George Bissett.

At Texas Children’s Hospital, lives are changed on a daily basis thanks in part to the generosity of members of the philanthropic community, many of whom have experienced Texas Children’s lifesaving care firsthand. Toss for Texas Children’s Heart Center event co-chairs MORE THAN Cari and John Griggs and Amy and Mike Reeves can $ attest to that. 150,000 raised for Texas Children’s Heart Center In Healing Hands The Reeves Family

hortly after their daughter MaryAlan was born, Amy and Michael Reeves learned that she had a potentially life-threatening hole in her heart. They brought her to Texas Children’s for treatment when 400+ Sshe was just four months old. Dr. Carrie Altman, medical director of Cardiology, and her team were able SUPPORTERS to close the hole in MaryAlan’s heart without having to perform open-heart surgery. Today, she is a healthy in attendance five-year-old who loves tennis and all types of dance — especially if she gets to wear her hair bow.

A Promise to Give Back The Griggs Family

ari and John Griggs began their journey with Texas Children’s was to perform Lila’s surgery, but in one last test performed right after Heart Center when Cari was pregnant with their youngest son Gus she was wheeled into the operating room, Dr. Fraser noticed something Cand they learned he had a rare lung disease that also had cardiac peculiar. He even brought in multiple teams to corroborate. The hole implications. Gus had four life-saving fetal surgeries at Texas Children’s and was gone. spent the first five months of his life in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care After so many years of putting their lives in the hands of the unit (NICU). experts at Texas Children’s Hospital, the Griggs family feel they Seven years later, Cari was shocked to learn that she, too, had a congenital owe a special debt of gratitude, and they give freely of both their time heart condition — an atrial septal defect that had never been detected before and resources to make certain those same miracles are possible for and that required open-heart surgery. She was referred to Texas Children’s others. They are both currently serving as co-chairs of Texas Children’s world-class adult congenital heart team, and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Charles D. Promise Campaign. Fraser, Jr., performed surgery to close the hole in her heart muscle. “The hospital has changed my family’s life,” Cari said. “It changed my fate Cari and John then decided to have all their children tested. Results and the fates of my little boy and little girl. We’ve been given so much. How revealed that their daughter Lila also had a hole in her heart. Dr. Fraser can we not give back in any way we can?”

Event Chairs Kelly and Jay Cliburn Tiffany and Eric Herleth Toni and Joseph Listengart Leigh Anne and John Raymond Cari and John Griggs Allison and Miller Crosswell Lizzie and Charlie Hermes Kay and Brandon Lobb Sally and Chris Ring Amy and Mike Reeves Jen and Kenneth Debow Elizabeth and Wyatt Hogan Kim and Richard Lucas Brooke and Corby Robertson III Staci and John Donovan Jill and Scott Holstead Merritt and Jon Marinelli Courtney and James Robertson Carolyn and Chris Dorros Natalie and Roy Horlock Missy and John Massey Beth and Chase Robison Host Committee Gardner and Elizabeth Dudley Dinah and Will Huthnance Christie and Billy McCartney Margaret and Jeremy Sanders Holly and Austin Alvis Marcy and Robert Duncan Shelley and Billy Iglesias April and Jared McMayon Aimee and Wynne Snoots Sheri and Camp Bailey Pepper and Ashley Edens Jessica and Jeff Jacobe Alison and Charlie Meyer Liz and Andy Stepanian Kelly and Carl Beeler Eleni and Thad Fuller Isla and Joseph Jornayvaz Christine and Shea Morenz Courtney and Doug Swanson Kristen and John Berger Jennifer and Jason Gordon Kristie and Kyle Kafka Lauren and Brad Morgan Carolyn and Garry Tanner Diana and Todd Brock Janita and Garney Griggs Alicia and Robert Kimmel Amy and Hardy Murchison Kate and Logan Walters Tami and Heath Brown Blakely and Trey Griggs Kristi and Robert Kincannon Julie and Philip Peacock Sushma and Haresh Kristen and David Buck Mary and Carter Groves Marie Louise and David Kinder Missy and Sam Pitts Yalamanchili Debbie and Kent Chenevert Ashley and Michael Hanna Catherine and Asheley Kinsey Allison and Jonathan Plumhoff Evans and Charlie Christ Terri and John Havens Edmund and Ellecia Knolle Janis and Andrew Priest Emily and Rob Christy Caroline and Torrey Hawkins Susan and David Light Sarah and Richard Punches aspire.texaschildrens.org

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BAD PANTS OPEN

BENEFITING TEXAS CHILDREN’S NEWBORN CENTER October 2015 The Clubs of Kingwood

ants in all prints, colors, fabrics and designs made their fashion debut at the 18th annual Bad Pants Open, presented by RBC Capital Markets and Wealth PManagement. It was another successful year for the popular golf tournament benefiting Texas Children’s tiniest patients. Funds raised from the tournament support nurse education, patient and family support programs, and the establishment of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands.

NEARLY 400 bad-panted golfers

OVER $470,000 raised for Texas Children’s Newborn Center

71 VOLUNTEERS

See more event photos at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ badpants2015

Bad Pants Open Committee 2015

Chairman Rob Cooksey

Tournament Committee Mike Casey Donald F. Cohen, DDS Norma Dunn Walter L. Fitzgerald Les Fox Robert L. Frank Clint Freeland Jay Graham Jim Guinn Charles T. Hankins, MD Mike Knapp Trey McCord Holly Mickler Jeff Mickler Andy Shackouls Scott Shackouls Bill Spillman Gary L. Whitlock

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The Bad Pants Open Grateful Patient Family The Brantley Family

amantha and Brian Brantley are grateful for The Bad Pants Open and for everyone Sat Texas Children’s Hospital who gave them the gift of healthy, thriving and completely wild toddlers — their identical twin sons, Colin and J.J. Because the boys shared one placenta, the pregnancy was considered high-risk from the beginning. During a routine appointment, Samantha’s doctor discovered that Colin had not grown in three weeks, while J.J. had nearly doubled in size. The babies needed to be delivered right away.

“Our sons would not be here — would not exist today — without Texas Children’s,” said Brian. “Whether that’s because of the

Samantha and Brian Brantley and their children prenatal care we were given or the interventions the boys received when they were born, they wouldn’t be alive if the people at “I tell people that I carried Texas Children’s Hospital weren’t Colin and J.J. for 32 weeks, the best at what they do.” and Texas Children’s

Hospital carried them At 32 weeks gestation, Colin and J.J. were born to full term.” via emergency C-section and were immediately moved to Texas Children’s NICU, where J.J. would – Samantha Brantley spend six weeks and Colin would spend eight. Those weeks could have been terrifying for Samantha and Brian, but through it all, they had enormous faith in the entire staff. “Everyone in the NICU inspires such confidence,” Samantha said. Hear more from the Brantleys at “We never once doubted the incredible care they aspire.texaschildrens.org/ were receiving.” brantleys To this day, Samantha and Brian are still amazed at the patience, confidence and warmth of the doctors, nurses and staff at Texas Children’s NICU. aspire.texaschildrens.org

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CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS BENEFITING TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER October 2015 River Oaks Country Club

exas Children’s Cancer Center’s cast of Community and Patient Champions T walked the Runway for a Cure at the eighth annual Celebration of Champions fashion presentation and luncheon. The event, emceed by Fox 26’s Melissa Wilson, lauded a group of outstanding community leaders and heroic 400+ young cancer survivors, who all wore the season’s GUESTS the largest ensembles for work and play provided by fashion audience ever retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard’s.

MORE THAN $320,000 raised for Texas Children’s Cancer Center ISSUE 3 – 2016

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“Ballet is harder than See more event photos at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ cancer. Cancer is champions2015 temporary. I’m not going to let cancer take ballet away from me.” – Peyton Richardson

2015 Community Champions Fighting for a Dream

Barbara Lowrie and Henry Brooks Jo Lynn, Gregg, Christine and n afternoon at the ballet was all it took Kimberly Falgout Doe and Henry Florsheim for a little redheaded girl, all starry-eyed Mary and Tony Gracely Nancy R. Calles and Aand freckle-faced, to chart the course for Dr. Mark W. Kline her life. After that performance of The Nutcracker, Barbara and Ulyesse LeGrange Penny and Paul Loyd, Jr. Peyton Richardson, then three years old, poured Rahul Mehta Shelby Hodge and Shafik Rifaat herself into ballet, practicing tirelessly and Alicia and Lance Smith envisioning herself on the world’s great stages. Tiffany and Rick Smith Elizabeth and Alan Stein But early in 2015, Peyton’s dream seemed Betty and Jesse Tutor in jeopardy. She was lethargic. She was losing Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff weight. Then a diagnosis came: acute lymphocytic Event Chairs Sidney Faust leukemia (ALL). But despite the diagnosis, a fire still Judi McGee burned inside Peyton, something Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer, Scott Basinger Elsie Eckert an ALL expert and director of Texas Children’s

Celebration of Champions Cancer Center’s Long-Term Survivor Program, Torch of Victory Committee could see immediately.

Lilly and Thurmon Andress “I could tell right from the beginning that Peyton Denise and Philip Bahr Melissa and Steven Batchelder was quite the spirit,” Dr. Dreyer said. “She’s so Ginger and Byron Bertrand artistic and poised.” Jennifer Stokes Butler Flo Crady Peyton’s road to recovery was a long one, with Joann and Bill Crassas eight months of aggressive chemotherapy followed Rose and Harry Cullen Michael Dale by three more years of treatments. None of that Jan Duncan Connie and Byron Dyer stopped her from walking proudly down the runway Les Eckert as a cancer survivor at Celebration of Champions. Don Faust Tena and Tyson Faust And she didn’t stop there. Not even cancer could Mr. Martin and Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein Ellie and Michael Francisco make Peyton give up on her dream. She jumped back Betsy Garlinger into ballet classes and into the eighth grade. That Diane and Harry Gendel Jane and Bob Griffin indomitable spirit prompted Dr. Dreyer to recommend Raouf and Cecilia Hadad Leisa Holland-Nelson Peyton’s participation in a contest for children Melissa and Jason Holton with cancer sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. Robert and Marianne Ivany Stacey C. Kayem Applicants were asked to submit videos in which they Neda Ladjevardian tell their story and then describe their idea of a great Debby Leighton Cora Sue and Harry Mach adventure. The winner would have that adventure Carolyn and Mike Mann Ed McMahon adapted as the design for a Rose Parade float. Carmen and Frank Nadolney On New Year’s Day, Peyton’s dream came to Lisa and Mike O'Leary Jeff and Pat Ponthier life as she and her family sat atop a custom-built Regina Rogers Sybil F. Roos parade float, featuring an intricately carved music Ronda Ross box inlaid with more than 10,000 pink roses and Jerry and Lisa Simon Donna and Robert Stokes a 15-foot tall ballerina dancing “en pointe” among Nancy and Hans Strohmer the world’s great cityscapes. Peyton herself was Sarah and Terry Stuckey Margaret Alkek Williams dressed in a custom Tiffany blue dress, handmade Jessica Younger by the costumers at the Houston Ballet. aspire.texaschildrens.org

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TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL THE WOODLANDS

Progress on Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands over the last one-and-a-half years has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the excitement continues to build!

he new facilities that will serve communities was then available only at the Texas Medical Center members Drs. Al Hergenroeder, Susan Blaney and north of Houston were the focus of The campus. Soon, that same expertise and subspecialty Carla Giannoni introduced some stellar recruits in TForum Luncheon The Woodlands last care will be available close to home. these areas — Drs. Kristen Ernest, Michael Gleason spring, where guests enjoyed a 3-D virtual tour Donors Dawn and Richard Rawson also discussed and Charles Hughes. Donors Marta and Steve Pate, of the emergency center, an inpatient room, the the motivation behind their gift and challenged on behalf of the entire Pate family, and Shirley and pediatric intensive care unit, the physical medicine others in the community to join them in supporting Ralph Alexander spoke about the philanthropic and rehabilitation unit, and an operating room. To Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. spirit inherent in The Woodlands, what motivated emphasize the critical need for more dedicated At the Forum Luncheon The Woodlands last fall, them to give so generously, and the need for others pediatric care in these communities, the audience the presentations focused Texas Children’s most to join in helping Texas Children’s Hospital increase also heard from several patient families whose important assets — its people. Guests were treated its access to care. children’s lives were saved by the world-class care to a panel discussion on three specialty service Last August, Texas Children’s Hospital and they received at Texas Children’s. However, each of lines that will be available at the new hospital: Tellepsen Builders celebrated the topping out these families faced a literal race against time and Sports Medicine, Oncology/Hematology and of Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Houston traffic to receive the specialty care that Otolaryngology. Tenured Texas Children’s faculty with more than 700 members of the community

January 31, 2014 Groundbreaking ceremony for October 4, 2016 Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. Medical office building opens

August 14, 2015 April, 2017 Topping Out ceremony Inpatient tower opens

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OPENING 2017

25 emergency center rooms in attendance. Traditionally, a topping out Now, we are just a few weeks away from is a builders’ rite held when the last beam the opening on October 4 of Texas Children’s 32 or structural element is put in place during Hospital The Woodlands Medical Office Building, inpatient care beds construction. Usually, a small tree or branch is which will house our subspecialty outpatient adorned with flags or ribbons and raised to the clinics. The inpatient tower will open in April 28 top of the new structure. 2017, complete with a pediatric emergency intensive care beds To commemorate this exciting milestone, center, four operating rooms, 28 intensive care a Promise Campaign tree — decorated with beds, 12 radiology rooms, a helipad and more 12 promises from Texas Children’s leadership team than 1,000 free parking spaces. radiology rooms and employees to current and future patients — was At Texas Children’s, one of our promises is hoisted, as President and CEO Mark A. Wallace to deliver the right care, at the right time, in 4 spoke to guests about what will be the region’s the right place. Texas Children’s Hospital The operating rooms first and only dedicated children’s hospital and Woodlands is one of the ways we are keeping emergency center. that promise. 1,000+ free parking spaces

THE WOODLANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM

e are pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffrey he was an active pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Shilt’s research interests include management of Shilt, Chief Surgical Officer, to the director of the hospital’s Spasticity Clinic and motion spasticity in cerebral palsy, sports performance and Wleadership team at Texas Children’s analysis lab for children and adults. Prior to his time treatment of endurance sports injuries. Hospital The Woodlands. in Idaho, he held positions as associate professor Dr. Shilt comes to Texas Children’s from St. and residency program director at Wake Forest Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, where University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Dr. Jeffrey Shilt Michelle Riley-Brown Dr. Charles Hankins Chief Surgical Officer President Chief Medical Officer

“My promise is to rise to the expectations “My promise is to always keep patients “My promise is that each and every day, of patient satisfaction in our community and families at the front of every we will roll up our sleeves and dig in by providing state-of-the-art, top-notch decision we make.” to make health care in this community surgical services.” better than it was the day before.” aspire.texaschildrens.org

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SPRING 2016 FORUM LUNCHEONS

his spring, Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Children’s presented two very special Forum Hospital, which TLuncheons in Houston and The provides care in many Woodlands. Both programs paid tribute to the areas, including legacy of David Vetter, arguably the most famous allergy, asthma, patient ever treated at Texas Children’s. David immune dysfunction was born in September 1971 with a primary and HIV/AIDS. For immune disorder known as severe combined the past two years, immune deficiency (SCID). With his body unable all proceeds from to protect itself against infection, David lived for David’s Dream Run 12 years inside a series of plastic isolation units have supported the at Texas Children’s Hospital and in his home newly established David near The Woodlands. Clinic, which will be housed Between the two events, nearly 1,000 people at Texas Children’s Hospital The gathered to hear a panel of experts in the field Woodlands. Dr. Javier Chinen — who of immunology at Texas Children’s: Dr. William many years ago cold-called the state health Shearer, former section chief of Allergy and department along with Drs. Shearer and Hanson Immunology; Dr. Celine Hanson, a long-time to lobby for required newborn screening for SCID physician in the Allergy and Immunology in Texas — was introduced as the director of the service; and Dr. Jordan Orange, section chief David Clinic. of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology. Carol Ann Demaret, David’s mother, They discussed a variety of topics, including the concluded each event by speaking about David’s incredible impact the knowledge gained from life and the inspiration it provides to so many — David’s life is still making in the field of immunology even today. She was joined on the stage by three today, why newborn screening is so important, and patient families whose children were born with research and treatment advances in immunology on SCID and are now living healthy lives thanks the horizon. At The Woodlands event, guests were to successful bone marrow transplants. These treated to a wonderful performance by the choir children highlight how far science has come of David Elementary School, named after since David’s birth and the incredible knowledge David Vetter and located in The Woodlands. gained from his life. As Mrs. Demaret said of Each year, this school holds the David Dream her son, “While he never touched the world, Run. All proceeds support the David Center at the world was touched by him.” ISSUE 3 – 2016

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THE DRIVING POWER OF PROMISE NANCY GORDON

PROMISE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR

hen Nancy Gordon walks through the halls at Texas Children’s “Over the years, her fundraising efforts for Texas Children’s have been Hospital, she’s there to recharge for the enormous task at hand: monumental. We’ve seen how hard she works behind the scenes, and it is truly Wraising money so we can fulfill our promise to provide the very inspirational,” Ryan said. best care to all the children who come to us for help. Scott has also been moved by his mother’s tireless work ethic and “When I see children who are not well enough to enjoy all the wonderful dedication to the hospital. things our city has to offer, my heart goes out to them,” Nancy said. “I have seen firsthand her passion for helping any child in need, which Nancy channels this compassion into her service at Texas Children’s. For three fuels her amazing drive to improve and grow the hospital alongside the decades, she has worked hard to raise funds to help expand the hospital’s facilities Texas Children’s team,” he said. and to recruit the brightest specialists in pediatric medicine. She is a powerhouse, Giving to Texas Children’s has been a family matter among the serving on the hospital’s initial Development Council and chairing fundraising Gordons for many years. In 1990, a gift from the Meyer and Ida Gordon events prior to joining Texas Children’s Board of Trustees in 1998. Foundation helped fund the Texas Children’s Meyer and Ida Gordon According to Nancy’s husband Jim, “Nancy is not a morning person, Emergency Center. but if it has something to do with Texas Children’s — she is up and out!” “The Gordons’ legacy of giving to Texas Children’s is remarkable,” Mark A. Nancy’s contributions as a trustee have centered on capital campaign Wallace, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, said. “We have also fundraising. She recently stepped up as a co-chair of the $475 million been incredibly fortunate to have Nancy serve as a board member, fundraiser Promise Campaign. Her passion is the hospital’s passion: ensuring that and advocate. She is a tireless leader whose wisdom and gracious ways compel Texas Children’s has everything it needs to provide the very best care at others to personally invest in Texas Children’s and what it is doing to advance the right time and in the right place. the health of our community.” So what drives Nancy? Well, she has a personal stake in Texas Children’s Nancy’s legacy of giving — of time, talent and treasure — will undoubtedly that makes her experience truly rich and rewarding. One of her sons was a live on. patient at the hospital as a baby, and her niece, who is now an adult, continues “The time, effort and endless passion my mother puts into Texas Children’s to receive treatment at Texas Children’s for a congenital heart defect. She has been evident to me over the last 18 years,” said Matthew. “What has really certainly has the support and admiration of the leadership at Texas Children’s. made me proud are the compliments we receive about her advocacy of the Most important, Nancy has made such an impact on her own family that Jim hospital and its mission. My mother is a role model in the community; her and their sons — Ryan, Scott and Matthew — recently joined forces to make a actions have set a standard in our family that my wife Whitney and I hope to leadership gift in her honor to support the Promise Campaign. live up to.”

“My promise is to keep giving my time, energy, enthusiasm and heart to raise money Hear more from so we can keep serving the community.” Nancy Gordon at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ – Nancy Gordon, Promise Campaign co-chair gordon aspire.texaschildrens.org

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20TWENTY YEARS OF “WHAT’S UP, DOC?” 20 YEARS LATER, IT’S STILL ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE

ast November, Texas Children’s Hospital celebrated the 20th anniversary of “What’s LUp, Doc?” Jennifer and David Ducote “People have a natural fascination chaired the beloved event, where 400 guests with medicine and science,” said joined more than 65 Texas Children’s Dr. Mark Kline, Texas Children’s physicians and scientists at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. There they discussed physician-in-chief. “What’s Up, Doc?” hot-topic medical issues occurring offers a unique opportunity for right here in Texas and in the broader physicians and researchers to listen medical community. to the questions people have and For two decades, doctors, surgeons and provide some insights into what’s hospital leaders have mingled and talked with guests in a relaxed and informal dinner happening today in medicine.” setting. The success and longevity of the popular event lies in the rare access it provides to these world-class medical professionals. “What’s Up, Doc?” was founded in 1995 as a way to educate the public about the depth and breadth of the incredible things happening at See more event photos at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ Texas Children’s Hospital every day. While the whatsupdoc2015 event has grown over the years, the goal has remained constant — to support the people of Texas Children’s Hospital. Funds raised through this special event have helped to recruit the best and brightest from around the world and to keep them at Texas Children’s.

NEARLY 400 guests

MORE THAN 65 Texas Children’s doctors and scientists

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20 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPY Past Event Chairs

2015 Jennifer and David Ducote 2014 Karla and Jorge Goudet 2013 Haley and Barrett Webster 2012 Amy and Peter Shaper 2011 Jennifer and Tadd Tellepsen 2010 Stephanie and Brad Tucker 2009 Laura and Will Robertson 2008 Cari and John Griggs & Laura and Andrew McCullough 2007 Estela and David Cockrell & Stephanie and Ernie Cockrell 2006 Ginny and L.E. Simmons 2005 Kara and Aaron Howes 2004 Kirby and Scott McCool 2003 Joy and Scott Plantowsky 2002 Mollie and Dan Castaneda 2001 Susan and Mike Plank 2000 Charla and George Wilson 1999 Amy and Neil Leibman 1998 Stephanie Milligan 1997 Kelly Kayem 1996 Linda Evans and Nancy Gordon aspire.texaschildrens.org

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A HEARTFELT COMMITMENT DIRECT ENERGY

The scene was something akin to reality TV — the CEO of a major corporation on a ride- along with an air conditioning technician, the unlikely pair bouncing around in a company truck together and exchanging pleasantries despite a slight language barrier. They inquired after one another’s families and their daily lives. They talked about their children.

ut the conversation took children, ranging in age from 1 to 11, at Texas Children’s, the team there Philanthropy and community an unexpected turn when had experienced the world-class care really understands the emotional support are ingrained in the Bthe technician began that Texas Children’s provides. needs of the families and the parents corporate culture at Direct Energy, speaking about his young daughter “I just can’t speak more highly of in particular.” with more than 6,000 employees Camilla, who had been born with the doctors, the nurses, the staff,” Texas Children’s compassionate supporting causes and charities a life-threatening heart defect that said Mr. Khan. “These are tough care and commitment to the worldwide. But for many years, one required surgery when she was just organization especially has received two weeks old. It was the experts at both generous support and volunteer “There is nothing like Texas Children’s Hospital, he said, time — Texas Children’s Hospital. volunteering your time who had saved his baby’s life. This special dedication to And after a moment, as they in anything that you Texas Children’s mission motivated continued to drive, the technician support. But I think Direct Energy to make a $5 million looked at his employer in earnest volunteering at gift to the Promise Campaign. and said, “Texas Children’s — they Texas Children’s The gift will support expansion at do good. We should support them.” is special.” the Texas Medical Center campus — Direct Energy president and CEO and Texas Children’s Heart Center – Badar Khan Badar Khan was touched that day, in particular — and is the largest not only by the technician’s story, corporate commitment ever to a but also by the connection the two times — taking your child or your community has also struck a chord campaign priority at Texas Children’s. men shared. All three of Mr. Khan’s baby to the hospital — and I think with Direct Energy employees.

“A promise is a commitment. It’s a commitment to be there through whatever’s happening around the world and when it matters the most. Hear more from Badar Khan at And we promise to be there for Texas Children’s." aspire.texaschildrens.org/ – Badar Khan, president and CEO, Direct Energy directenergy ISSUE 3 – 2016

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“In today’s environment, where oil and gas prices aren’t where they used to be, it’s incredibly important for companies that can give to step up and provide leadership. I feel proud, I feel lucky to work for a company where we’re able to make this kind of commitment, and to an institution as great as Texas Children’s.” – Badar Khan

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HEART CENTER

Texas Children’s Heart Center has been leading the way in pediatric cardiac care for more than 50 years and provides the full continuum of care, including cardiology, congenital heart surgery, cardiovascular anesthesiology and cardiovascular critical care. The Heart Center also houses programs in adult congenital heart disease, coronary anomalies, developmental outcomes and preventive cardiology.

By the Numbers 2015

18 1,000 HEART CARDIAC transplants catheterizations

900 CONGENITAL 1,300 heart STRESS surgeries tests

MORE THAN MORE THAN 27,000 25,000 echocardiograms electrocardiograms aspire.texaschildrens.org

24 CELEBRATING LEGENDARY AMERICANS An Evening with a Legend Events

PresidentPresident GeorgeGeorge W.W. BushBush February 2015

exas Children’s Cancer Center proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of An Evening with a Legend with a magnificent evening honoring TPresident George W. Bush. CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer returned to the stage as the host for the first time since hosting the 2003 Legends event with Robert Duvall. Presented by Wells Fargo, this memorable event was chaired by Carolyn and David Light, Susan and David Light, and Melissa and Mano DeAyala. More than 1,000 attendees packed the Hilton Americas ballroom to hear President Bush and Bob Schieffer in an intimate and jovial conversation about life, family and politics. President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush accompanied their son to the event, which raised $1.2 million for research. Texas Children’s Cancer Center treats more children with cancer than any other organization in the United States.

Bringing the Party to the Kids 2015 Children’s Party

In conjunction with An Evening with a Legend, the Children’s Party committee hosts a pre-event each year to celebrate the patients whom the hospital proudly serves. Cancer Center patients and their families showed their patriotic pride at a literacy-themed Children’s Party. Patients participated in arts and crafts, jewelry-making, storytelling and even designing their own U.S. flags with their handprints. Meanwhile, their parents relaxed and enjoyed complimentary massages. ISSUE 3 – 2016

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ChancellorChancellor WilliamWilliam H.H. McRavenMcRaven May 2016

n the words of William H. McRaven, Chancellor of The University of Texas System, “You can’t change the world alone.” This is certainly true in the fight against Idevastating diseases like pediatric cancer. Thanks to the more than 800 guests who came together for the 11th annual An Evening with a Legend, the event raised more than $845,000 in support of Texas Children’s Cancer Center. A sea of burnt orange flowers and tons of Longhorn pride filled The Westin Galleria ballroom for this sold-out evening, presented by Wells Fargo. Cynthia and John Adkins, Nancy and Jim Gordon, and Sonny and Jodie Jiles served as honorary chairmen. The Houston Chapter of The University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band kicked off the night in true Longhorn spirit with a special rendition of the UT fight song that had all guests on their feet. Mark A. Wallace, president and CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital, served as the evening’s emcee, and Dr. David Poplack, director of Texas Children’s Cancer Center, delivered welcome remarks, speaking on behalf of the patients and families at the Cancer Center. During an on-stage interview led by Mike Perrin, Athletics Director at The University of Texas at Austin, the Chancellor discussed his vision for The University of Texas System, his time as a Navy Admiral, and the mission he led to capture Osama bin Laden. An unprecedented live auction featured the Chancellor’s personal “wanted” poster of bin Laden, signed by the famous Navy SEAL Team Six he led as Commander of United States Special Operations Command; a football signed by Chancellor McRaven and Mike Perrin; and a special cow, Moo-T, named by a three- year-old Texas Children’s Cancer Center patient and painted by Kermit Eisenhut in honor of The University of Texas System. Under the leadership and vision of the event founders, Lynn Baird, Flo Crady, Emily Crosswell and Ned Torian, An Evening with a Legend has raised more than $47 million for Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

Event Committee Lynn Baird Flo Crady Emily Crosswell Ned Torian 2015 Children’s Party Chairs Shelley Barineau Melissa DeAyala Susan Light Trish Morille Susan Solcher 2016 Children’s Party Chairs Shelley Barineau Trish Morille Susan Solcher Kelli Weinzierl Favors Chairs Julie Bergen Big Fun for Little Texans Kathy Zay 2016 Children’s Party Past Legends 2013: Paul Azinger, Butch Harmon, Mark O’Meara Texas Children’s Cancer Center patients and their families were treated to a morning of collegiate spirit and fun on and Ken Venturi 2012: Gloria Gaynor, Nile April 14, 2016, for the An Evening with a Legend Children’s Party. The University of Texas–themed party featured Rodgers and the Pointer Sisters Longhorn-inspired kids’ crafts, Shipley Do-Nuts and massages for parents. Patients and their siblings participated 2011: Robert Duvall 2010: The Junction Boys of in a special art project, painting a canvas of the state of Texas, filled with bluebonnets. Each flower represented Texas A&M one of the 14 institutions that Chancellor McRaven oversees. Children had the opportunity to submit names for the 2009: Col. B. Aldrin, Capt. A. Bean, Capt. G. Cernan and Capt. colorfully painted cow statue created by local artist Kermit Eisenhut. J. Lovell 2008: Denton A. Cooley, MD 2007: Darrell K Royal 2006: Roger Clemens 2005: Lance Armstrong aspire.texaschildrens.org

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GIVING CHILDREN A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE TRANSPLANT SERVICES AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

or children with organ failure or damage that medicine alone can’t remedy, transplantation offers hope for the future. A transplanted donor organ can maximize the chance for Fsurvival and improve a child’s quality of life. This very special gift comes to dozens of children each year through Transplant Services at Texas Children’s Hospital and through the philanthropy of donors who so generously support this area.

ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANT CENTERS IN THE NATION

In 2015, Texas Children’s surgeons performed 86 solid organ In addition to providing the best possible care for every child who transplants, making our program one of the largest and most active comes to us, including those who cannot find care elsewhere, Transplant pediatric transplant programs in the country. Services is advancing research and education in the field and has hosted The Transplant Services team often has success with cases other two major conferences. The group hosted its first Transplant Symposium programs might consider untreatable. For example, they performed in 2014. It was a highly rated event, and on September 4, 2015, the hospital’s first triple heart, lung and liver transplant in one 184 individuals attended the second symposium. procedure — one of only three ever performed in the United States. “Texas Children’s continues to earn its reputation as having one of the Texas Children’s surgeons also performed the first pediatric lung- best pediatric transplant programs in the country,” Dr. John Goss, medical kidney transplant in the nation. Since 2004, nine patients at director of Transplant Services, said. “We continue to produce great Texas Children’s have received double organ transplants — liver- outcomes for our patients, and I believe our success is a testimony to kidney, liver-lung, heart-lung, heart-kidney and lung-kidney. And on the skill and commitment of our multidisciplinary team.” March 11, 2016, renal transplant surgeons set a record, completing The following stories demonstrate why transplantation is often called four kidney transplants in 18 hours. the most amazing medical miracle. ISSUE 3 – 2016

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■ CLARA BODDIE AND HER GRANDMOTHER’S GIFT

Like any grandmother, Cindy Smith wanted Experts at Texas Children’s successfully to pass something special on to her first performed the transplant surgery that restored grandbaby, Clara Boddie. It turned out to be Clara’s health — the best possible gift for her something that no one could have imagined. and her family. Cindy had the opportunity to “Doctors discovered Clara’s kidney problem give the kidney that saved and changed her during my pregnancy but said we couldn’t do granddaughter’s life. Knowing her mother was anything more at the time other than monitor not only healthy, but also willing to be a living her condition through weekly ultrasounds,” donor, Kate was able to focus her attention and Clara’s mother, Kate Boddie of San Antonio, energy on Clara. She stayed with her daughter at said. “So I spent a lot of time praying.” Texas Children’s for six weeks after the surgery. Clara was placed on dialysis just a week after During this time, she watched Clara progress being born with a single impaired kidney. But daily with the compassionate, quality care that “I am so blown in March 2015, Kate’s prayers were answered the transplant team provided. when it was discovered that her mother Cindy’s “I am so blown away by how much a away by how much kidney was a perfect match for Clara. Cindy transplant affects someone,” Kate said. a transplant affects eagerly volunteered to be the organ donor for “Clara is extremely healthy and is growing her granddaughter. and doing well.” someone.”

■ JULIANA GRAVES, TEXAS CHILDREN’S YOUNGEST HEART TRANSPLANT PATIENT

Riki and Chris Graves of Corpus Christi Riki postponed her cancer treatments transplant, but she didn’t have three to six have much to celebrate — most notably, Riki’s to ensure the best possible outcome for months to wait for an organ donor.” life and the life of their two-year-old daughter Juliana. She soon learned that her daughter’s Miraculously, a heart became available just Juliana — both of which were at stake just a few best chance for survival depended on the five days after Juliana’s parents placed her years ago. availability of a donor’s heart and the skilled on the wait list. Juliana’s transplant surgery On her 38th birthday, Riki received a hands of Texas Children’s heart transplant was a success, and she became the youngest diagnosis of breast cancer. At the time, she team. But the situation looked even more grim heart transplant patient in the history of was six weeks pregnant with her second when heart failure prompted Juliana’s early Texas Children’s. Not long after, Riki finished child. A move to Houston for cancer treatment delivery at just 36 weeks on April 9, 2014. her cancer treatment. put Riki and Chris closer to Texas Children’s “Juliana’s underdeveloped heart was so Today, both Juliana and Riki are doing well, Hospital, where experts diagnosed another life- malformed that it could not be repaired,” Dr. something the Graves family celebrates every threatening condition: a congenital heart defect Jeff Dreyer, medical director of the Cardiac day. They also give thanks for those who share known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome in Transplant Program at Texas Children’s, the precious gift of life through organ donation. their unborn daughter. said. “The only option was to perform a heart

“The only option was to perform a heart transplant, but she didn’t have three to six months to wait for an organ donor.” aspire.texaschildrens.org

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■ BELLA TOMLINSON, A SUPERSTAR WHO HAS WEATHERED LIFE’S STORM

Bella Tomlinson was born in 2011 at 34 weeks that evening, the doctors reported that all had in Jacksonville, North Carolina, amid the fury of gone well with Bella’s transplantation surgery. Hurricane Irene. Unfortunately, this was not the She now had a second chance at life. only storm she faced early in life. Bella was home “It’s amazing to see how far Bella has come,” “It sounded like for only about a month after her birth before her Maya said. “She is a normal, energetic four-year- mother sensed something was wrong and took old as well as a superstar and an inspiration to a she had a cold, but her her to the doctor. lot of people.” oxygen level wasn’t “It sounded like she had a cold, but her oxygen level wasn’t registering,” her mother registering.” Maya said. “She had a bad set of lungs and was put on a ventilator at just two months old.” After doctors had conducted what seemed like every test possible, there was still no clear explanation of what was going on with Bella. That’s when one of her doctors advised Maya to reach out to Dr. George Mallory, a pediatric pulmonologist at Texas Children’s. Practically over the phone, Dr. Mallory diagnosed Bella with a rare genetic disorder. A team from the Kangaroo Crew, Texas Children’s emergency transport system, brought Bella and her mother to the hospital, where her diagnosis was confirmed. Bella needed a double lung transplant. Maya found out on a Saturday morning that a set of donor lungs had become available. By 6:30

A PROMISE TO CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CRITICAL CARE

More children like Clara, Juliana and Bella are coming Since 1990, donors and friends have to Texas Children’s every day for the high-quality critical contributed more than $4 million to support care that the hospital’s specialists provide. Texas Children’s Transplant Services. Each of the following donors is committed to meeting even the most complex medical has made a leadership gift to advance patient needs of every one of its patients. That’s one of the reasons care, education and research. for the construction of a new Pediatric Tower at its Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus, which will allow for the expansion and enhancement of all critical, surgical and emergency care services. The Cade The 19-story Pediatric Tower will house additional Ruth and Ted R. Alpard JLH intensive care units (ICUs) that will be located in close Bauer Family Foundation for Foundation, Inc. proximity to 12 high-acuity operating rooms. Each ICU Foundation Pediatric Liver Disease room will have sufficient space for the patient’s family and all the advanced equipment and technology used today to deliver the best care possible. In addition, The Meyer and Ida Gordon Emergency Center will be Baby David South Texas redesigned and expanded to provide more space for Estate of Treatment and Charitable families and patients who are waiting for care and to Tobi Gordon Liver Transplant Foundation increase efficiency in the delivery of this care. This is one Fund of the highest priorities within the Promise Campaign. Ongoing philanthropic support from the community will help Texas Children’s continue to fulfill its promise to provide all children with the best care possible. Estereo Latino Every donor plays a vital role in giving children a Randy Wood Wilma J. Voss Foundation second chance at life. To take Karla from surgical gown to cap and gown.

A congenital disease not only jeopardized Karla’s dream of graduating high school — it threatened her life. But dedicated surgical care teams at Texas Children’s Hospital helped turn her dream into a reality. Your gift to the Promise Campaign can help even more children celebrate life’s cherished moments.

Make your promise. Donate today. texaschildrens.org/promise aspire.texaschildrens.org

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SIX DECADES OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE THE AUXILIARY TO TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

In the early 1950s, a small group of women with big plans and even bigger hearts decided to dedicate their resources to a new children’s hospital in Houston. Their commitment to helping children and families evolved into The Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital, and so began a story of generosity that has touched hundreds of thousands of lives.

or more than 60 years, The and in the communities where “I am constantly amazed by hospital programs since 1999. Auxiliary to Texas Children’s they work and live,” Paige Schulz, the power of the red vest,” Tina The group’s recent $1.5 million FHospital has filled a niche that director of Volunteer Services, said. Dooley, 2016 Auxiliary president, commitment to the Promise Campaign no other group could, providing Auxiliary volunteers’ signature said. “I can’t tell you how many will support Texas Children’s Hospital compassion to patients and their red vests and smiling faces are times I’ve been stopped at the The Woodlands, helping set a path families alike. When the hospital often the first sights patients hospital and even at the grocery for future volunteer opportunities was first founded, 300 women and families see when they walk store by doctors and families who and also continuing The Auxiliary’s volunteered for placements across through the hospital’s doors. Their want to thank The Auxiliary for legacy of giving. six service areas. Today, more energy and enthusiasm make a making a difference.” “At Texas Children’s, volunteers than 1,300 people of all ages and huge difference throughout In addition to tens of thousands are committed to helping patients walks of life give their time in over Texas Children’s — at the Texas of annual volunteer hours, The and families,” Rocky Ghoneim, 100 positions. Medical Center Campus, the West Auxiliary is also one of the top 10 immediate past president of The “Volunteers are wonderful Campus, the Pavilion for Women donors to Texas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, said. “It’s important for representatives of Texas Children’s, and soon at Texas Children’s and has given more than $6 million us to maintain that connection as both inside the walls of the hospital Hospital The Woodlands. to various capital campaigns and the hospital grows.”

“My promise is to try and bring smiles and lessen stress during difficult times for our families Hear more about The Auxiliary and for our patients.” to Texas Children’s Hospital at aspire.texaschildrens.org/ – Tina Dooley, 2016 president, The Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital auxiliary ISSUE 3 – 2016

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The Auxiliary generously supports a wide array of programs for patients, families and even Texas Children’s world-class experts.

Fellowships The Auxiliary scholarship program Since 1977, The Auxiliary has awarded fellowships Six $3,000 college scholarships are awarded to the hospital’s most promising physician- annually to outstanding young volunteers. scientists. Awards in 2015 totaled $450,000. Patient and family programs Wish lists Volunteers lend helping hands in many ways, The Auxiliary budgets more than $200,000 including holding sick babies, providing a year to provide grants for departments to companionship for patients, offering spiritual purchase items that may not otherwise be care, transporting tea and activity carts, and funded through the hospital’s budget. hosting holiday activities. Junior volunteers Gift and toy shops Nearly 200 high school and college students The Auxiliary plays a pivotal role in the volunteer at the Texas Medical Center campus operation of six gift shops and helps determine and in the community. how their revenues are reinvested back into the hospital.

Are you interested in investigating opportunities to volunteer at Texas Children’s? Visit waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/ for information. ISSUE 3 – 2016

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