In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister...
Join us for a beautiful day of golf and help save lives! We are proud to announce Sister Michele O’Brien’s Golf fore Friends tournament, in honor of her years of ministry and passion towards our mission. As a faith-based, non-profit health system, we rely on...
On Tuesday, December 3, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving back. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season; the perfect time to focus...
Every November, also known as Movember, we raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer. Join us for some JoyRide fun and support the fight against cancer! JoyRide Texas at Alon is hosting Friends Charity Ride for Cancer on November 16...
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mrs. Barbara B. Gentry with the Beacon Award for her outstanding service to the community and generous philanthropic support at the 9th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on Wednesday, October 2. Barbara currently serves on...
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & Development Specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health...
Thank you to everyone who attended and sponsored the 8th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament! It was an incredible day filled with sunshine and our generous friends. A special thank you to our presenting sponsors: Avaya, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Dell Technologies, and...
The 8th Annual Golf Fore Friends Tournament is heating up! Join us on the green for a beautiful round of golf and fundraising on Friday, March 29, at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. As always, gifts raised from Golf Fore Friends will benefit CHRISTUS...
Ensure your life’s work carries on a cause that’s close to your heart. Legacy planning is one of the most effective ways to retain control of your wealth during your lifetime, strengthen charities that best reflect your values, limit potential federal estate taxes, and secure...
Thanksgiving is approaching, and we wanted to say how incredibly thankful we are for the ongoing support you give to The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. Because of you, children in our community and across South Central Texas...