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Message from the President of The Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital

Once again, summer has come and gone. I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy some
time away from work and school, and that you’re ready to finish the year strong. This
is my final letter to you as president of The Auxiliary, and I want to say it has been a
very rewarding year for me.

I’ve learned so much about the hospital and the my heart. I transferred from main campus to
part The Auxiliary plays in making it a great in- West Campus just after it opened, and I’ve had
stitution. I’m amazed and impressed with the several placements, including the emergency
difference volunteers make every day. center, playroom and now the outpatient desk.
I’ve seen the growth firsthand, and I’ve experi-
In this issue of Watch, we report on several enced how crucial volunteers are. They staff the
exciting developments. One of the most impor - front and outpatient desks, making them the
tant to us is the appointment of Paige Schulz first point of contact for most patients, and they
as director of Volunteer Services. In this issue’s do a magnificent job setting the tone and expec-
Q&A, you’ll learn a lot more about her and some tations. There’s no doubt they’ve played a key
of her exciting plans for partnering with The role in helping the campus grow.
Auxiliary.
As I reflect back on the year, it was an hon-
It’s great to see our youth spending their or to serve as president of The Auxiliary and be
time giving back to their community. Their en- part of the many milestones achieved. It was an
ergy and great ideas are so important to Texas experience I will always treasure, and I thank the
Children’s. In At A Glance, you can read about board for giving me the opportunity to lead them
several programs that engage and reward these for the year.
energetic volunteers.
I wish you all the best, and may you have a
One of the hospital’s most significant proj- great finish to .
ects this year is the renovation of the Child
Life Zone and Kids’ Own Studio. Check it out ROCKY GHONEIM
if you haven’t already; you feel energized when President
you walk in the door. The Auxiliary has played The Auxiliary, ‒ 
a large part in the Zone since it started, and it’s
so rewarding to watch the smiles on the faces of
patients and families.

The growth of Texas Children’s Hospital
West Campus is a subject particularly close to