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Message from the President of The Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital
As the new president of the Board of the Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital, I am
excited to share with you the first issue of Watch for 2016. When my daughter was hos-
pitalized for 10 days in 2007, I saw first hand what it means to live in the Texas Children’s
world, and it was eye opening.
I have volunteered since then, starting as a baby ships; they’re a group of extremely talented and
holder in the NICU and more recently devoting dedicated physicians. Also, be sure to read this
my time to the Pavilion for Women. issue’s Q&A, which visits with Y. Ping Sun, the
Hospital Board of Trustees liaison to The Aux-
The dedicated and devoted volunteers of iliary.
Texas Children’s Auxiliary have been actively
supporting the hospital since it opened in , We’ve also included lots of news about the
serving more than million hours, as well as pro- hospital and volunteer projects, including Mari-
viding financial support in excess of million ana’s Place, a special space that offers so much
dollars. As you’ll see in At a Glance, The Auxil- to children; a new urgent care center at Main
iary is one of the largest historical donors to the Campus; and the bustling activities of the hol-
hospital and is continuing that tradition with a iday season. From toy distribution to caroling
recent gift to the new facility in The Woodlands. and Santa visits, Texas Children’s volunteers
spread cheer to patients and staff during this
This year, I’m looking forward to showcas- special time of year.
ing the phenomenal talent of our volunteers and
helping ignite your passion for the patients and One thing I’m eagerly anticipating this year
families we serve. My commitment is to always is taking our board meetings on the road. Our
be present when representing Texas Children’s plans include holding meetings at the Pavilion
and to do so in a professional and courteous for Women and Simulation Center. If you see a
manner. group of red-vested volunteers break into a flash
mob, please join in. It’s our way of saying, “Join
One of my top priorities is to promote cama- the fun as we celebrate our nd year of making
raderie among our volunteers at the multitude a difference.”
of locations we serve. For example, flash mobs
that pop up in the hospital are fun and useful I’m looking forward to working with all of
as a recruiting tool to show the energy and co- you to provide the very best care to the patients
hesiveness of our group. I’d love to hear your and families who come to Texas Children’s. It’s
ideas too. going to be a great year!
In this issue, you’ll read about the success of TINA DOOLEY
the annual awards event, which was held on a
Saturday for the first time. It attracted many first- President
time attendees, and everyone had a great time The Auxiliary, ‒
recognizing the accomplishments of our dedi -
cated group.
I think you’ll enjoy learning more about
this year’s recipients of The Auxiliary Fellow -
