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WINTER 2015 IN THIS The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation raises critically needed funds for construction, as well as innovative programs and equipment, at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the first LETTERS free-standing, academic hospital in San Antonio solely dedicated to the ISSUE care of children. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is owned by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Health System, a faith-based, non-profit health and wellness ministry dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and providing Thank you for your continued When the transformation of the the highest quality of medical care and services available. support of the Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital is complete, of San Antonio Foundation. It we will have a beautiful new home is with your collaboration and to enhance the care for children generosity that we are able throughout South and Central to ensure we are “putting Texas. Construction includes a new children first.” two-story lobby, outdoor healing gardens and play areas. In addition, For more than 55 years, the all patient rooms and areas have Children’s Hospital has met the been designed to support family- health and medical care needs centered care. of our community. Today, we are building on that legacy of care as we As we continue on this journey, transform the Children’s Hospital to community members, businesses a world-class medical campus where and organizations are showing their Ray R. Carvajal we will continue to treat patients support and we are forever grateful. Chairman, who seek relief at our door. Until no children need us, we need you and your financial support. Children’s Hospital of We are the first and only free-standing, non-profit children’s San Antonio Foundation hospital in our region. The Sincerely, Children’s Foundation and our generous supporters know how important it is to invest in the health and wellness of our children.

As another year dawns, we at the to celebrating more as we open Children’s Hospital of San Antonio our new emergency department Foundation, look forward to many and other patient floors this year. 3 | FEATURED 9 | FEATURED For more information about the Foundation more miracles of healing within All our efforts are to benefit our or to make a donation, contact: the walls of the Children’s Hospital. patients, and we are excited for you A Brave Little Warrior Past & Upcoming Events Children’s Hospital of This is a time of transformation. to read about Zack and the victory A cancer team that Thanking our supporters and looking San Antonio Foundation Our physical space is becoming he has had on his road to recovery. saved Zack's life forward to future fundraisers 100 NE Loop 410, Suite 706 brand new, state-of-the-art and 1 The New Year will be filled with 5 | FEATURED 11 | FEATURED San Antonio, TX 78216 family-centered. This physical optimism as we continue to meet the transformation will allow our nurses Generous Gift Benefits New Floors Open Call (210) 704-2800 or visit our website to needs of our community's children. and doctors to be even better at Pediatric Neurology Two new floors welcome make an online contribution at: transferring illness and injury into My wish for you is that 2015 is filled New endowed chair created patients and families www.ChildrensHospitalSAFoundation.org healing for the children and hope with health, happiness and hope. I Putting Children First is a publication for their families. thank you for being on this journey 7 | FEATURED 13 | FEATURED of the Children’s Hospital of with us. We celebrated many successes in Healing Spaces: Legacy of Care San Antonio Foundation. 2

2014, such as the opening of our John E. Bel Body, Mind & Spirit A long history of caring for children WINTER 2015 Editors: Veronica S. Laurel, Jessica Leal new Cancer and Blood Disorders Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Sincerely, President, Center, which you will read * Should you no longer wish to receive fundraising mail from the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, please call our office at (210) 704-2800, about in this issue, and our new Children's Hospital of write to us at Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, 100 NE Loop 410, Suite 706, San Antonio, TX 78216, or email at research center. These are exciting San Antonio Foundation [email protected]. If you receive more than one copy of this publication, please give one to a friend and notify us. successes, and we look forward

PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST PUBLICATION MADE POSSIBLE BY GENEROUS DONATION FROM RATHOLE DRILLING, INC. PHOTOS: (left) Zack celebrated his last round of chemo on September 9, 2014. (center) Five-year- old Zack with his parents, Sherry and Bryan Hunter. (right) Today, Zack is bright, happy and thriving A BRAVE and was declared cancer-free on October 17, 2014.

LITTLE “We were informed upfront that AT/RT was the worst had extended into his heart, which required open heart prognosis of all renal cancers and that 80 percent of surgery and reconstruction of the major veins to his liver patients develop metastasis early, meaning that it could and heart. spread to his blood, bones, lungs or brain. The overall “Zack was dealing with a very difficult, rare tumor. survival rate of this diagnosis is low,” said Sherry. While chemotherapy is essential in treating this kind WARRIOR Zack went through regular inpatient chemo stays and of tumor, complete surgical removal is necessary for long drives twice a week, back and forth between home survival,” said Dr. Cofer. "Many physicians and surgeons At just five years old, Zack in McQueeney and San Antonio for clinic visits. will never see a case like this during their career. This is just one instance that proves the value of Hunter is many things – a “THE HOSPITAL BECAME A SECOND HOME TO a freestanding academic children's hospital beloved son, a little brother to US. THE NURSES WERE EXCELLENT AND NOT like the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. With our multidisciplinary approach to three siblings, a kindergarten ONLY CARED FOR ZACK, BUT TAUGHT US HOW treatment, led by an experienced and TO CARE FOR A CHILD WHO HAS CANCER,” talented medical team, we were able to pull student and a cancer survivor. from our resources and work together to get “The hospital became a second home to us. The nurses it done. Zack's resilience is incredible." “He wasn’t showing any signs of illness until the morning were excellent and not only cared for Zack, but taught Zack endured 10 rounds of chemo, 11 days of of January 4, 2014, when we discovered he was urinating us how to care for a child who has cancer,” Sherry said. aggressive radiation therapy, over 430 injections, 20 blood and had a fever,” said Sherry, Zack’s mother. “My PHOTO: Now cancer-free, Zack is back to running, climbing and having fun. “It was like learning to be parents all over again. We blood transfusions, 10 platelet transfusions and 86 days husband Bryan and I frantically rushed him to the closest were educated on how to administer injections at home hospital in Seguin.” inpatient in the hospital. “It was clear when we reviewed his studies that Zack’s and what symptoms to look for when an immune system X-rays revealed a large mass had overtaken Zack’s right tumor could not safely be removed primarily,” said Dr. falls out after chemo.” “End of treatment scans showed amazing results. His remaining kidney has grown to do the work that two 3 kidney, possibly more. “The doctors told us they were Cofer. “We recommended a neoadjuvant approach After several cycles of chemotherapy, Zack’s scans kidneys would do and is functioning at 100 percent,” not equipped to treat him, but they knew the Children’s where he would be treated initially with chemotherapy showed the tumor to be decreasing slightly in size but said Sherry. “There is no new growth, and his heart looks Hospital of San Antonio was,” Sherry said. to allow the tumor to shrink in size and make the risks of not to the degree that his doctors had hoped. Since his surgery more acceptable.” healthy and strong.” Zack was transported to the Children’s Hospital of complete surgical removal was Zack’s only chance at San Antonio, where he was immediately admitted “THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF survival, multiple discussions were carried out by the Today, Zack is bright, happy and thriving and was to the pediatric intensive care unit and introduced medical and surgical teams. They decided to proceed declared cancer-free as of October 17, 2014. He is back to the pediatric hematology/oncology medical SAN ANTONIO WAS THERE FOR US WHEN with surgery. to running, climbing and having fun. 4 staff. Scans of his abdomen and chest revealed WE NEEDED IT THE MOST.” On April 9, Zack underwent a major, 12-hour “Zack was so brave and strong through this whole WINTER 2015 that Zack was suffering from a massive tumor of surgery led by Drs. Cofer and Mumtaz with a team experience. We are so grateful the Children’s Hospital his right kidney that had grown through his liver and into Four-year-old Zack underwent his first surgery to have a of more than 10 additional pediatric specialists, of San Antonio was there for us when we needed it the his heart. Dr. Barry Cofer, surgeon-in-chief and head of port-a-cath inserted into his chest and a biopsy taken of including anesthesiologists, surgeons, radiologists, most. Thanks to great medical care and lots of love pediatric surgery, and Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz, head his tumor. He was diagnosed with an atypical teratoid/ cardiopulmonary perfusionists, and an experienced and prayers, we got through it,” said Sherry. “We are of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, were consulted to rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) of the kidney, a rare, highly team of nurses and surgical technicians. The surgeons so blessed. They’ve given us the chance to see our son review his case and suggest a course of treatment. aggressive childhood cancer. removed Zack’s right kidney as well as the tumor that grow up. God has big plans for Zack.” PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ADVANCING OF SAN ANTONIO SECURES $2 MILLION GIFT PEDIATRIC MEDICINE TO CREATE ENDOWED CHAIR THROUGH RESEARCH

“It’s a privilege to be able to support the Sisters of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has It takes the work of a community Charity of the Incarnate Word who have been here since to elevate pediatric health care the 1800s,” added Amato. “Helping them expand their all the necessary ingredients in the making ministry through this faith-based hospital is a blessing for a world-class pediatric hospital, to a world-class level. and an honor for us.” including excellent clinical programs across all pediatric The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio continues to The Gary Dudley and Charlie Amato Endowed Chair in sub-specialties: a leading-edge facility designed and make great strides in its transformation journey, thanks Pediatric Neurology is being awarded to Dr. Yu-Tze Ng, equipped specifically to treat children; a full complement to the generosity of community members, businesses who serves as the section chief of the pediatric neurology of the best and brightest pediatric physicians, nurses, and organizations that choose to invest in the health and division at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and and Associates; and now research initiatives to advance wellness of our children. professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. pediatric medicine. The gift will help expand research, education and health The SWBC Foundation demonstrated its support for care for patients suffering with neurological disorders. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio provides world- the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio by donating a class pediatric research thanks to a gift of more than $2 million gift for the creation and appointment of an “I AM CONFIDENT WE’LL BE ABLE TO $512,000 for the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker endowed chair named for Gary Dudley and Charlie Clinical Research Center and the appointment of Amato, co-founders of SWBC. BUILD ONE OF THE BEST CHILD Vivienne Marshall, Ph.D., as the new director. “This is a tremendous opportunity to “We recognize the importance of having a world-class NEUROLOGY SECTIONS IN THE WORLD” support and conduct innovative research The gift from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund children’s hospital in San Antonio,” said Dudley. “We that may one day lead to new treatments “I am sincerely honored and humbled to receive this makes possible the renovation of the 12,000-square-foot know CHRISTUS Santa Rosa has amassed a group for the children of San Antonio and extremely generous endowment gift from SWBC,” said clinical research laboratory on the Children’s Hospital of of health care providers that will be invaluable to beyond,” said Marshall. “We need Ng. “I accepted my position as the Chief of Neurology San Antonio campus. The gift helps fund groundbreaking our city.” expanded research to help find cures and because of the excitement and clinical research and physical space, which includes ways to care for children who are dealing genuine, dynamic expansion and the clinical research laboratory, equipment, dedicated with all kinds of clinical challenges, such progress of San Antonio’s first staff and office space for both researchers and staff, as premature delivery, diabetes and free-standing Children’s Hospital and patient care space with exam and infusion rooms cancer.” in partnership with Baylor College necessary for clinical trials. of Medicine. I didn’t have prior The Clinical Research Center will work knowledge of this chair, so this “THIS IS A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO closely with the Hospital’s partner, Baylor 5 endowment is truly the icing on CONDUCT INNOVATIVE RESEARCH THAT MAY College of Medicine, which has well the cake. I am confident we’ll be established research programs that have able to build one of the best child ONE DAY LEAD TO NEW TREATMENTS...” received recognition around the globe for neurology sections in the world their work in pediatrics. Baylor College of Marshall will lead a dedicated team of research and believe we’re already halfway Medicine is currently ranked number 19 professionals at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. there with a team of five child in the country and number one in Texas Prior to joining the Children’s Hospital, she served as neurologists and a comprehensive for National Institutes of Health funding. director of research for the National Trauma Institute. epilepsy program to follow. This 6 She has also held positions at Stemnion Inc., Revivicor The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker gift will help us continue to grow.” WINTER 2015 Inc., and The University of Madison-Wisconsin. Marshall Fund has been a purposeful partner has published 16 journal articles and holds 25 patents. in the work of the Children’s Hospital PHOTO: (L-R) Charlie Amato, SWBC co-founder; She holds a Ph.D. in Primate Embryology and Genetics Foundation. Since 2007, the Voelcker John E. Bel, president, Children's Hospital of from University College in London, England, and a Fund has provided $1,810,300 in San Antonio Foundation; Gary Dudley, SWBC co-founder; Dr. Yu-Tze Ng, section chief of Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Massey University grants to the medical program and the neurology, Children's Hospital of San Antonio in Palmerston North, New Zealand. healing ministry. PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST “Our program has definitely evolved over the years, but one thing has stayed the same – we still focus on providing family-centered care and always go that extra mile to make sure we’ve done everything we possibly can to help our families,” said Sal McKeel, program director for the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. “Regardless of economic bracket, cancer care is financially difficult. Treatments can range from six months to three years, and generally, families are put into financial situations they’ve never had to face before. We understand how tough it is, so we do everything we can to alleviate some of those worries.”

HEALING SPACES: The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio BODY, MIND & SPIRIT is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which means the team is privileged to the most modern PHOTO: (top) Dr. Timothy Griffin, section chief of Hematology/Oncology at the Children's Hospital information and up-to-date cancer of San Antonio, assesses Nicole. (right) The medical team in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center treatment protocols, and also participates includes (L-R) Dr. Sheila Thampi; Dr. April Sorrell; Dr. Timothy Griffin; J. Megan Hemmeger, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner; Dr. Nadia Cheek; and Sal McKeel, program director. as a research institution. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT “For cancer care, the COG membership is extremely important,” said McKeel. Inside the brightly colored walls of the newly transformed Cancer The new infrastructure of the renovated Cancer Center’s “Cancer treatment is an ever-changing inpatient unit includes 20 beds and all private rooms. world, and we need to know what works and Blood Disorders Center (Cancer Center) at the Children’s Parents are given resting areas with televisions, washers and doesn’t work and continue to build and dryers, as well as refrigerators and kitchens for Hospital of San Antonio is an experienced, highly skilled group on that. This is the first time we have had added convenience and comfort during longer stays. our own research program embedded of physicians, specialists and nurses all working together to “While it’s important to provide high-quality medical into the cancer program.” care and obtain state-of-the-art equipment, it’s even accomplish one goal: to heal sick kids. “The Cancer Center team treats disease more essential to be able to focus on direct patient entities with a global, multidisciplinary care,” said McKeel. “Being there to help with the little Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Griffin, section The Cancer Center team treats some of the most difficult approach,” said Dr. Griffin. “We are in things makes all the difference in the world.” chief of Hematology/Oncology in the department of diagnoses, from leukemia and lymphoma to solid tumors the process of building individual teams 7 Pediatrics and a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, of various types to tumors of the brain, as well as other Physicians in the Cancer Center specialize in different to focus on further developing the clinical the medical team works to provide the very best, family- blood disorders such as sickle cell and hemophilia. areas of study, such as solid tumors, vascular anomalies, and research services for broad types of centered care for children and adolescents facing cancer “As the only free-standing, fully committed academic cancer genetics and survivorship. The comprehensive cancer like tumors and blood disorders, and other difficult diagnoses. and research pediatric hospital in the region, we are team also includes specialized nursing, child and a bone marrow transplant program is psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, pastoral in the works.” “I joined the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio team fortunate to have an environment that allows the care, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacists, for many reasons, but chief among them was the development of a truly comprehensive program,” The team continues to participate in a and pharmacist technicians. The Cancer Center also has unique opportunity to transform a children’s hospital Dr. Griffin added. “We are able to provide every facet of variety of protocols for COG, working its own lab and a full-service Child Life department to and hematology/oncology program in one of the care that a patient or family would need – and we don’t on studies for cancer genetics, leukemia, 8 help families with treatment support. largest cities in the United States,” said Dr. Griffin. stop there.” brain tumors, solid tumors, hematology WINTER 2015 “We have been able to build an incredible team of Care in the Cancer Center goes beyond the medical “Compared to other illnesses, childhood cancer is rare,” and psychology. The Cancer Center is top-notch physicians, and although this facility has spectrum. Thanks to funding from donors, the team said Dr. Griffin. “These children are faced with some of also becoming increasingly involved always provided great care to our patients, we are has helped families buy food and groceries, pay bills or the most difficult and unique diagnoses. A world-class in developing the teaching mission. increasing that care to a level that has not previously cover the costs of medicine, parking, lodging, or other hospital needs a comprehensive team to take care of Medical residents and nursing students been available to our community.” basic necessities. them – and that’s why we’re here.” are rotating through the unit. A BRIGHT FUTURE: PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST THANK YOU UPCOMINGEVENTS 2015 A LOOKBACK for your continued support! Express Lube Fundraising Campaign You can make a difference for the Children’s Hospital of Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores San Antonio February 1 through March 31 at any Express Icon Campaign 01 Lube location in San Antonio, Boerne, Canyon Lake or New Braunfels. Make a donation at the register and help contribute Love’s Travel Stops team members and customers showed a lot of heart FEBRUARY to Express Lube's annual fundraising campaign! during Love’s annual fundraising campaign benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Employees invited customers to Put the Money Where the Miracles Are by purchasing $1, $5 or $20 Miracle Balloon icons at the register. Locally, the 35-day fundraiser resulted in $29,708 raised for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Nationwide, the campaign raised $1.86 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Hospital Trail Ride across the country. The 27th annual Children’s Hospital Trial Ride will feature a team roping event, a 17-mile trail ride, BBQ cook-off and dance, all to make a difference in the lives of the children in our community. Dedicated to raising funds in support Extra Life Gaming Marathon 28 of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the Children’s Hospital Trail Ride is a FEBRUARY non-profit organization in its 27th year of operation. The organization depends Thousands of gaming enthusiasts across the nation played table-top on the hard work of its many volunteers to put on three annual events that are and video games for 24 hours straight to raise funds in support of local well known throughout South Texas. Mark your calendars for this year’s events: sick and injured kids. Gamers in the San Antonio area raised $50,000 in support of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, doubling fundraising Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Roping Event, Feb. 28 –Mar. 1 totals from 2013. Team Rackspace, one of the top fundraising teams Children’s Hospital Trail Ride, Mar. 13–14 in the nation, hosted Extra Life’s live broadcast with 250 gamers in attendance. Overall, Extra Life participants raised $5.1 million for Children’s Hospital Trail Ride BBQ Cook-off, Mar. 27 – 28 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. For more information on events, visit www.childrenshospitaltrailride.org.

San Antonio Dance Marathon Comedy for a Cause The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake University have joined forces to raise Platinum Wealth Solutions of Texas hosted a night full of giggles, 11 funds in support of local sick and injured kids through dance. chuckles and laughs, featuring comedian, ventriloquist, musician and APRIL Hosted by UIW’s Cardinals for Kids, the 12-hour dance marathon entertainer Taylor Mason, with Cleto Rodriguez as master of ceremonies. is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at UIW and will raise funds More than 120 attendees and sponsors contributed to the success of the and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. inaugural event, with proceeds totaling more than $10,000 in support of Funds raised from the dance marathon will benefit the Children’s the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. Hospital of San Antonio, the only CMN Hospital in our community. 9 To learn more about how you can get involved, follow the event at Facebook.com/SAdancemarathon, call 210.283.6473 or email Cardinals for Kids at [email protected].

Cardinals for Kids Winter’s Eve Gala

The University of the Incarnate Word’s (UIW) Cardinals for Kids honored 10 UIW Mission & Ministry Vice President Sister Walter Maher, CCVI, as the WINTER 2015 first recipient of the Cardinals for Kids Humanitarian of the Year award at GIVINGTHAT HELPS HEAL their Winter’s Eve Gala. Attendees and sponsors enjoyed dinner, music The Children's Hospital of San Antonio is a Children's Miracle Network Hospital (CMN and dancing, and helped raise critically needed funds for the Children's Hospital). Donations given through CMN Hospital fundraisers stay in our community, ensuring Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. every dollar helps local children. Together, the Children's Hospital of San Antonio and CMN Hospitals are making a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families. PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST PHOTO: Priscilla Barrera, CNA, escorts patient Nicole to her new room in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

NEW FLOORS OPEN LIVING AND WELCOME MEET ELIAS J. NEUJAHR BY GIVING PHOTO: Pat Frost, president of Frost Bank. PRESIDENT, CHILDREN’S “Through planned giving, family members can work PATIENTS & FAMILIES together on their philanthropy,” Pat explained. “It The first two newly transformed patient floors at the HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO enables families to establish or continue a tradition of Children’s Hospital of San Antonio were unveiled in giving or unite around a common purpose.” As the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio undergoes October. The eighth floor welcomed Hematology and If you want to make the world its physical transformation, the team inside the For guidance, donors can call on the resources of Oncology patients on October 28, and the ninth floor hospital walls continues to flourish, recruiting top- financial professionals to help with charitable giving ushered in its first Special Medicine and Rehabilitation a better place, there are many notch personnel to lead the way. CHRISTUS Santa plans and strategies. patients on October 29. Rosa Health System announced the appointment ways to do so. You might give “Financial advisors can help family members integrate “This is the first of many exciting and momentous of Elias J. Neujahr to President of the Children’s their charitable goals into their overall financial goals by occasions as we continue our transformation of the Hospital of San Antonio in August 2014. your time by volunteering for working with them on asset management and strategic Children’s Hospital of San Antonio into the crown jewel Neujahr comes to San Antonio from a leadership a cause close to your heart or planning,” he said. “They can help you maximize your of children’s medicine in downtown San Antonio,” said role within Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, philanthropic intentions.” Elias J. Neujahr, president of the Children’s Hospital Michigan, where he helped lead Helen DeVos use your voice to advocate of San Antonio. “We will continue to deliver on our One option is to establish a charitable remainder trust, Children’s Hospital. During his tenure, the hospital promise to provide comfort and healing for all children for people or beliefs you are an opportunity that provides advantages to both the received top 50 rankings in six programs in 2012 and and families.” organization and yourself (or your beneficiaries). The five programs in 2013 in theU.S. News and World passionate about. trust generates an income stream for you, or perhaps a The floors include 40 new private rooms, family lounges, Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals survey. Eager family member, for a specific number of years or for life. high-tech nurses’ stations and a distinct San Antonio to join CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System and As another option, you may prefer to put your financial feel. Each floor celebrates the “Spirit of the River” the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Neujahr is resources to work by channeling them to organizations “During that time, your financial institution can hold the with its own distinct color and artwork to help patients looking forward to leading a great team to a bright that work to change lives. You might choose to make funds, advise about investments and distribute income 11 navigate the hospital. future and assuring children and their families a contribution to your favorite charity today, or maybe each year. After your lifetime or at end of a set period, receive the highest level of care possible. you’re contemplating making an impact with a future your financial institution will distribute trust assets to “We believe by investing in the Children’s Hospital gift. While it may take some time and planning to your earmarked charity,” he added. of San Antonio, we are investing in the future of “It is an honor for me and my family to join the our community,” added Pat Carrier, president/CEO of San Antonio community. I am blessed to help A number of interesting options exist for structuring CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. “This is just the continue the work of the Sisters of Charity of the “WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, the trust, and your financial advisor, Certified beginning of great things. The Hospital is the focal point Incarnate Word that began more than 145 years BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” Personal Accountant and attorney are resources for a network of pediatric services in the community, a ago. The CHRISTUS mission – to extend the healing to consult when you’re considering a charitable world-class leader in children’s medicine and maybe ministry of Jesus Christ – is what drew me to this – WINSTON CHURCHILL remainder trust or other similar giving opportunity. 12

most importantly, a beacon of hope for all the families organization,” said Neujahr. WINTER 2015 decide which option works best for you and your loved As the supporter of a charity today, you will make a big in our community and beyond.” Neujahr received his Bachelor of Science degree ones, there are financial professionals who can help. Pat difference for many years to come. Please consider the Construction is still underway, with more phases of from Colorado State University. He obtained his Frost, president of Frost Bank and vice chairman of the value and benefits of including the Children’s Hospital the transformation expected to open early this year. Master of Business Administration and Master Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Board of of San Antonio Foundation in your estate planning; A majority of patient care areas will be completed by of Healthcare Administration degrees from the Directors, shared his thoughts on leaving a legacy with you will leave a legacy and support the children in our fall 2015. University of Colorado. a planned gift. community in a meaningful way. PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST BOARDSOFDIRECTORS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS: Raymond R. Carvajal, R. Ph. Chairman Tim F. Haegelin Secretary John E. Bel President Pat Frost Vice Chairman Elizabeth F. Crawford Treasurer Terry L. Kyle, JD, CFRE Vice President

ACTIVE MEMBERS: EX-OFFICIO: Steve Atkins Morgan M. Matson Patrick B. Carrier San Juanita Garza-Cox, M.D. R. Clark Boddy Lauren P. McLaughlin Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI Elias J. Neujahr Tom Bounds Lupita Medina REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Dianna M. Burns-Banks, M.D. Buzz Miller Patricia M. Bodet Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Guerra Robert M. “Bobby” Cavender Larry Mills Cynthia W. Collins Richard M. Kleberg, III Bob Cohen Thomas J. Murphy John Donegan Marolyn Stubblefield Heather M. Collins Pamela K. Parish Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI William H. Parry, M.D. HONORARY MEMBERS: Charles A. Deacon Lawrence Payne General A.J. Dreiseszun Thomas C. Frost, Jr. BUILDINGON A Joseph Dubrof Philip J. Pfeiffer Rose Dreiseszun Rowena C. “Tena” Gorman Steve Edlund Phillip M. Plant, Jr. Dr. Buckner Fanning Colette Kohler, M.D. Leon Ewing Peggy Rebolledo LEGACY OF CARE Suzanne “Suzie” Feldmann Corinna Holt Richter CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA C. Murray Fichtner Shawn M. Rosenzweig REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Harold J. Foster, Sr. James M. Rubin, M.D. ACTIVE MEMBERS: The Sisters of Charity of the Angela Goldsbury Albert E. Sanders, M.D. Elaine M. Mendoza (Board Chair) Fernando A. Guerra, M.D. Michael A. “Mickey” Schott Incarnate Word and CHRISTUS Warren Albrecht, M.D. Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, CCVI, M.D. Peter J. Hennessey, IV Jim Schwartz Dr. Wayne realized his son would recover and have a full Charles E. Amato Edward Riojas, Jr. Santa Rosa have a long history of life while many of the children at the hospital would not. Ned Hodge Stacy Smolka J. Michael Belz Josue Robles, Jr. Janet Holliday Daniel T. Straus caring for children in our community. The Children’s Hospital has continued to grow in size Jelynne Le-Blanc-Burley Miquel Angel Ybarra and scope of services throughout the years since Dr. John R. “Cliff” Hurd Patrick Sullivan While many changes have been made throughout the Patrick B. Carrier Roberto San Martin, M.D. Wayne joined the medical staff in 1972. He has seen years – from name, to services, to people – one thing Brandon A. Logan Nick J. Valenti growth in all areas of the hospital, specifically in pediatric Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI Yolanda M. Santos Dr.PH remains the same: our mission to extend the healing Sylvia H. Maddox Jessica Lewis Worth cardiology, radiology and emergency medicine. When ministry started by the Sisters of Charity 145 years ago. the emergency room first opened, it had shared services CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF Dr. Richard Wayne has been involved with the Children’s with adults and was only open four hours per day. Today, LIFE MEMBERS: Hospital for decades and has seen several changes the emergency services department is undergoing SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 13 Charles E. Amato Mary Q. Kelly throughout the years. He currently serves as an transformation and will eventually be 30,000 square feet ACTIVE MEMBERS: ambassador for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in size. It is solely dedicated to serving children and is Liana Barenblat Maj. Gen. Donald R. Lasher Angie Hilger, M.D. (Board Chair) Foundation and also sees patients in the primary care open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Marvin Barenblat Robert R. Lende clinic and in the emergency department at the Children’s Gary Arthur Elaine Mendoza Dr. Wayne recalls one of the biggest changes, “In the Stanton P. Bell John C. McCaleb, Jr. Hospital of San Antonio. Jose Castillo Sr. Eilish Ryan seventies, parents were not encouraged to stay with their Richard T. Brady William A. Myers John Doski, M.D. John Stout, M.D. “My first experience with Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital children in the patient rooms. Today, we practice family- Mary K. Denny Josue (Joe) Robles, Jr. was in 1967 as a parent of an infant son,” said Dr. Wayne. centered care and parents are much more involved. Cecilia Herrera Sr. Cindy Stacy 14 Stephen M. Dufilho Stanley D. Rosenberg “We had just moved to San Antonio and our son had a Children are more comfortable when their parents are Mark Kline, M.D. WINTER 2015 hernia. We were lucky to find a surgeon at the Children’s with them and this leads to better medical outcomes.” George E. Fischer William Scanlan, Jr. Hospital who could take care of him.” James W. Gorman Mona Thaxton EX-OFFICIO Dr. Wayne is excited about the future of the Children’s They spent three days in the hospital. During their stay, Hospital of San Antonio and knows that as the need for Edward D. Hodge, III Stephen B. Wilde Patrick B. Carrier Mark Gilger, M.D. they met other parents of children who were suffering pediatric care continues to grow, the Children’s Hospital Charles T. Hutzler Kenneth L. Wilson Barry Cofer, M.D. Elias J. Neujahr from a variety of ailments. It was life-changing when will be there to provide care to any child who needs it. PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST PUBLICATION MADE POSSIBLE BY GENEROUS DONATION FROM RATHOLE DRILLING, INC. Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID San Antonio, TX Permit No 1539 FOUNDATION 100 NE Loop 410, Suite 706 San Antonio, TX 78216

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