Community Update - Christus Health Foundation of Southeast Texas
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Community Update - Christus Health Foundation of Southeast Texas
Volume 2 • Issue 2 • May 2014 www.christushealthfoundationsetx.org Community Update FUN A GREAT CAUSE FOR THANKGREAT YOU TO ALL OF FOR THE DONORS AND SPONSORS LOCAL KIDS IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS MAKINGHELPING OUR 34th ANNUAL GALA A HUGE SUCCESS! The evening opened withMiracle guests Network admiringHospitals the floral arrangements CHRISTUS Health Foundation and Children’s and candlelight that greeted them upon entering the Beaumont Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and CHRISTUS Health Foundation Civic Center. FreshSoutheast gulf shrimp fromheld Cheddars/WOW held our 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Texas their 2nd Food Concepts glistened as music from the The Classics Recovered Band filled the Shoot. The event was sponsored Annual Golf Tournament. The event air. The sweet summer smell of Hydrangeas mixed effortlessly with by Valero Port Arthur Refinery. The sponsored by Valero Port Arthur Refinery the glitzy sparkle of silver and pearls. The red and turquoise tables, fundraiser took place on Saturday, was a huge success for local kids! The along with a giant cowboy boot, gave an indication to all on the September 14th at 1 in One Hundred Gun Club in Lumberton, Texas. tournament drew businesses and individuals scene that this night might just be a little different – a little country! from Southeast Texas and Louisiana to play on September 6th at Bayou Din Five person teams took to the Ivy President Executive Director of tournament the CHRISTUS Foundation Southeast GolfPate, Course. Sponsorand and player response to the wasHealth awesome. course and shot their way to Texas, and Kevin Steele of KBMT Channel 12 began the evening by introducing the board, miracles for thousands of local major sponsors of the event and newly named President and CEO of CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas, Paul Trevino. Reverend Monsignor Michael Jamail offered a blessing forFrom novices to champion kids. the sumptuous meal which featured beef tenderloin and ended with a decadent dessert of the clay shoot provided shooters, crème brulee garnished by fresh berries and a chocolate truffle. a fun way to practice their skills while helping others. Near the end of the meal, Terry Garth, Vice Chair of the Foundation Board, took the stage Congratulations to those who to recognize the contributions Michelle and Tracy Byrd have made to CHRISTUS Health placed in the shoot: Dr. John Field’s Southeast Texas. Tracy served as a spokesperson for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Team - 1st Place; Jefferson Electric and worked on countless telethons for the kids. He also had the vision to create a special – 2nd Place Lewis Class; Cheniere We appreciate everyone out to Boy’s Bash”. Tracy’s lovely wife Michelle was fundraising project calledwho thecame “Beaumont Energy – 3rd Place Lewis Class. also Through Michelle’s efforts, the Outpatient Pavilion of CHRISTUS haverecognized. a good time at thisTracy year’sand Swinging Individual winners were: Jared Hospital – St. Elizabeth provides theSpecial only multi-patient hyperbaric chamber in Southeast For a Miracle Golf Tournament! Goebel - Youth Champion; Andra Texas. This hugetohyperbaric chamber has given the gift of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE congratulations those that placed in the Malone – Lady’s Champion; and Richard Malone – Men’s Champion. event: 1st Place – 56 – BMW of Beaumont; 5th Place – 62 – Waste Water Solutions; 10th We cannot forget to thank all that sponsored this event, donated in-kind Place – 64 Lease All / Rent All; Closest to the contributions, helped promote the event, and volunteered for the event. Hole #2 – Chris Borne; Closest to the Hole #8 – Scott Phillips; Longest Drive Volunteers from CHRISTUS, Valero, Kohl’s, M & D Supply, 1 in One Hundred Gun #6 – Dave Mulchahy. Club, and ExxonMobil gave of their time to make this event work. Thanks to all! Community Update GALA STORY (cont.) SAVE THE DATE healing to so many it was only right that it was named the Tracy Byrd Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center. Tracy received a plaque and Michelle was presented with yellow roses to commemorate the occasion. Mark your calendars for these exciting Christus Health Foundation events happening soon! Then, a special treat for the hometown crowd, Tracy Byrd played a 30 minute opening set for Reba. The audience was captivated by the star from their own back yard sharing some of their favorite hits. “Shootin for a Miracle” Reba then took the stage, in the boots of a country girl and the silver sequined top of a diva. Reba intertwined the story of her career with her hit songs from the late 70’s to present day. Reba is a star of the big screen, small screen, as well as Broadway. And at her core, this Oklahoma girl is a traditional country singer with a tremendous range in the mold of her hero, Patsy Cline. Reba took the audience on an emotional journey, sharing such hits as, “Whoever’s in New England” to “Fancy” and “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”. When the lights went out on stage, and Reba’s performance came to a close, the audience sent her off with a standing ovation. From start to finish, the 34th Annual Gala brimmed with exclusive entertainment, delicious delicacies, and country chic. Start making your plans to join us in 2015 – when we’ll celebrate 35 years supporting the Southeast Texas community! Saturday, October 4, 2014 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot held at the 1 in 100 Gun Club Sponsorships are available. Teams start at $600. Check In – 8:00 a.m. Swinging for a Miracle Friday, October 17, 2014 3rd Annual Golf Tournament held at Bayou Din Golf Club. Sponsorships are available. Teams start at $600. Tee Time 7:30 a.m. FACT: Every day, Children’s Miracle Network hospitals treat 16,000 children in emergency rooms. Community Update THANK YOU TO ALL NUN RUN PARTICIPANTS! 19th Annual B.J Stelly Memorial Bike Blessing and Nun Run was held on Saturday April 19, 2014. Over 510 bikes came to the Port Arthur Seafarers’ Center for a blessing and the Nun Run immediately following. The newly blessed bikes left the Port Arthur Seafarers’ Center for a leisurely ride to Beaumont, with the final destination being the CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Outpatient Pavilion. The bikes were lead by our very own Sister Jessy and Sister Tess. Upon arrival CHRISTUS volunteers and employees served the ride participants hot links and drinks. The Bike Blessing and Nun Run were both hugely successful; allowing for Children’s Miracle Network to raise money by selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 drawing and for a boat at both the Seafarers’ Center and the CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Outpatient Pavilion. RODEO CLOWNS VISIT CHRISTUS HOSPITAL – ST. ELIZABETH Rodeo Clowns with the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) South Texas State Fair and Rodeo stopped by for their annual visit with the children on the pediatric floor of CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth. The children were all smiles when the clowns entered their rooms. Some were even lassoed including, Nurse Mary Handy, who was caught while between caring for patients. Thanks to the YMBL for sending the special guests to our Children’s Miracle Network Hospital! FULLY LOADED BLAZER BAY BOAT BEING RAFFLED TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS! For only $1 you can buy a chance on a 2020 Blazer Bay Boat, Motor & Trailer Fully Rigged (this includes a trolling motor, Lowrance HDS 5, power pole and 3 batteries). Just call 409.899.7598 or visit County Home and Ranch at 2862 Highway 69 North, Nederland, Texas 77627. There will be one winner drawn on August 25th, just in time for Labor Day. The winner will be responsible for Taxes and State Fees. FACT: Every day, Children’sThanksMiracle Network hospitals so much to County Home and Ranch, New Wave Welding LP and Sumrall’s for this raffle for the kids. As with all Children’s Miracle Network treat 16,000 childrenACHospital insponsoring emergency rooms. fundraisers, all proceeds stay local to help local kids! Community Community Update Update ZOE’S STORY Zoe is a typical young girl; often playing outside with neighborhood friends, creating her latest masterpiece, or enjoying time with her family. She has a picture perfect life full of love and joy. Everything was going according to plan until one beautiful Sunday afternoon while playing a game of hide and seek outside with friends. The afternoon was beginning to turn into evening and it was time for Zoe to come in for the night. Her mother called out for Zoe to come in for the evening, and being a typical child, she begged for fifteen more minutes of play time. Her mother agreed and Zoe ran to the field across the street to finish her game. That is when Zoe’s world completely changed. As Zoe crossed to the street to go home, she was hit by a motorcycle traveling at a very high speed. She did not see or hear it coming. The force of the impact with the bike was so great it sent Zoe flying into the neighbor’s yard, leaving her gasping for air and in severe pain. Zoe was immediately transported to CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth for treatment. Upon arrival the emergency room doctors began to troubleshoot to find all of Zoe’s injuries. It was determined that she had a torn liver, crushed right leg, a broken arm and had lost three pints of blood. She was critical and needed immediate surgery. The CHRISTUS trauma team began the lifesaving operations and then placed her in a medically induced coma to alleviate her pain. Zoe was in CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth for 24 days in the ICU and in the pediatric unit. According to Zoe’s mother, Dana, the time spent on the pediatric floor was comparable to that of a “resort.” There was a calming and peaceful aspect to the pediatric floor for Dana. She could tell it was truly designed for children. Every detail, from the path of fish on the floor to the Xbox in the playroom, and even the colors were designed for children. Each room has abundant closet space and ample room for an extra recliner so both parents can stay the night. Dana was relieved to have those amenities available so she wouldn’t have to leave Zoe’s side. They were so appreciative of the constant open communication on Zoe’s condition. They knew moment by moment what was happening. Without the CHRISTUS Health Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network, the pediatric floor accommodations would not have been possible. Through generous donations the pediatric floor was renovated and updated with state of the art equipment to better serve the needs of local children and their families. Dana and her family are grateful for the first class care Zoe received at CHRISTUSSt. Elizabeth. Being able to stay close to home and not travel to Houston for Zoe’s care was truly a blessing. The team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, and staff made that possible for them. Zoe will make a full recovery due to the dedicated team of CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth. Notes from the Foundation – Ivy Pate, President • CHRISTUS Health Foundation Southeast Texas So much is happening at our Foundation! We just finished our 34th annual gala and are thrilled with the outpouring of support from the community to further our mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ at CHRISTUS Hospitals in the region. STAY CONNECTED! OUR OUR MISSION MISSION On May 1st, many of our retail partners begin their register campaigns for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The next time you are in Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Chico’s, White House/Black Market or any number of retailers in our region, and you see the familiar red and yellow balloon icon for CMN, we would ask extend the healing ministry that you consider giving a littleTo to support sick children right here in Southeast Texas. To extend the healing ministry of of If shopping doesn’t entice you, we have also been blessed to have the opportunity to sell $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win a $45,000 Blazer Bay Boat. If you are out and about, stop by County Home and Ranch between Beaumont and Port Arthur, NOTES or the Foundation tickets and try your FROMoffice THEto purchase FOUNDATION luck, all while further promoting kids’ health!NOTES FROM THE FOUNDATION As the heat of summer inches closer, we have begun eagerly looking toward the fall. Our annual sporting clay shoot, “Shootin’ for a Miracle,” returns on October 4th at the One in One Hundred Gun Club in Lumberton, and our annual Golf Tournament, “Swinging for a Miracle,” arrives just two weeks after, on October 17th at Bayou Din. Whether you love music, shopping, fishing, shooting or golf, we have a way you can enjoy yourself while supporting the health of your neighbors and the children in our community. Thank you as always for your generosity, and have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Get the very latest news, event info, and community updates from our social network pages! Visit our website and click the icons on top for quick access. 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