Women's Auxiliary
Fundraising Events and Programs
Family Night at Six Flags
Over the last 42 years, Family Night at Six Flags has proven to be a memorable event and has become an annual tradition for many Texas families. The 2011 Family Night at Six Flags is scheduled for Friday, April 1, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. with something for everyone throughout the 212-acre park from pulse pounding roller coasters for big kids to the gentler options in the land of Looney Tunes.
Plan to enjoy the fun evening with family and friends as we support and celebrate the vital treasure that is Children's.
Critical care needs funded by the Auxiliary through Family Night at Six Flags sponsorships have included life-support and surgical equipment, patient service improvements, intensive care needs and critical training programs.
This event would not be possible without the generous support of local corporate sponsors.
For additional information, please contact the Committee Chairs:
Barbie Cobb, Suzy Featherston, Natalie Fielder or Michaela Green.
Breakfast with Santa
Since December 1989, families have greeted Santa over a delicious seated breakfast during the annual Breakfast with Santa event held in the ballroom of the Adolphus Hotel. Scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010 immediately preceding the Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade presented by Capital One Bank, this event has become a tradition that quickly sells out and features pictures with Santa, live entertainment, and reserved bleacher seats to watch what is now known as the "Miracle on Commerce Street."
Red Balloon Run & Relay
Join the Legacy chapter on October 9 for the inaugural Red Balloon Run & Relay benefiting Children's. The event, held on the campus of Children's Medical Center at Legacy in Plano, will be fun for the entire family. Participate in a 20K relay, a 5K run/walk or a 1K family fun run/walk. The Auxiliary will be hosting a Family Picnic, and there will be plenty of other activities for the family to enjoy. For more information on the Family Picnic, please contact Lisa Norton.
www.childrens.com/redballoonrun
Lights at Legacy Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season at the Annual Tree Lighting at the Shops at Legacy. Family fun includes activities for children and adults alike. The Women's Auxiliary to Children's at Legacy will host several activities and raise funds that will benefit Children's. This event date is not yet confirmed but mid November on a Sunday is traditionally when it is planned. We will be selling Christmas cards, handing out antlers to the children to wear and of course the popular Rudolph nose that blinks. Music, food, friends and family make this event one not to miss!! All those who volunteered for this event will be contacted at the beginning of September to have a meeting to coordinate this fun kick off to the holidays. For more information on the Lights at Legacy Tree Lighting, please contact Susan Spindler.
Children's Corner Gift Shop
The hospital's gift shop, known as the Children's Corner Gift Shop, was created by and is managed by the Women's Auxiliary. Located in the hospital's Tower D on the first floor. The shop offers specialty gifts, magazines, greeting cards, stuffed animals, games, Mylar balloons, snacks, Children's memorabilia and more for sale to visitors, families and staff. Women's Auxiliary members help staff the shop, which is open seven days a week. Funds from the sales of items in the gift shop have contributed significantly to the hospital.
The Gift Shop is the Auxiliary's second largest fundraiser. It was started in 1967 and 100% of the profits are returned to Children's.
Hours of Operation
- 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends
- Telephone: 214-456-2160
Nancy Johnson, a Children's volunteer, encourages creativity as she leads an arts and crafts session with Billy Fielder, 5, and Madalyn White, 8, in the C10 playroom. In 2009, volunteers contributed more than 133,000 hours to make life better for children.
