<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding ofthe Fort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Hospitalin 1927. Today, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medicalschool or adult care system.Designed to capture a child’s imagination, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s welcomespatients and their families into an environment of hope, care andunderstanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors toa place where wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decorreplaces the traditional look of a hospital, and patient rooms havewindows with a view and sleeping space <strong>for</strong> a concerned parent.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties,including nationally recognized programs in the treatment of cancer andblood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, andthroughout its history, has done so without turning away a child based ona family’s inability to pay.At <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults andtheir healthcare needs are different. From our kid-sized equipment andfurnishings to our child-friendly environment, children are at the center ofall we do.To learn more about how you can help <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, call theOffice of Development at (817) 885-4105.Inside Greeting:Merry Christmas andHappy New YearArtwork by Meredith C., age 6This card was underwritten by Mary Lynn and Gavin Garrett.The purchase of this card benefits the children at<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding of the Fort Worth Children’s Hospitalin 1918 and <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Hospital in 1927. Today, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medical school or adult care system.Designed to capture a child’s imagination, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s welcomes patients and their families into an environmentof hope, care and understanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors to a placewhere wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decor replaces the traditional look of a hospital, andpatient rooms have windows with a view and sleeping space <strong>for</strong> a concerned parent.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, including nationally recognized programsin the treatment of cancer and blood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, and throughout its history, has done so withoutturning away a child based on a family’s inability to pay.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding ofthe Fort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Hospitalin 1927. Today, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medicalschool or adult care system.Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the foundingort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and <strong>Cook</strong> Children’sin 1927. Today, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is recognized ase country’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated withl school or adult care system.ned to capture a child’s imagination, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s welcomesand their families into an environment of hope, care andnding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitorse where wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decorthe traditional look of a hospital, and patient rooms havewith a view and sleeping space <strong>for</strong> a concerned parent.hildren’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties,nationally recognized programs in the treatment of cancer andorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical carehe medical center serves thousands of patients each year, andut its history, has done so without turning away a child based ons inability to pay.ok Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults andlthcare needs are different. From our kid-sized equipment andgs to our child-friendly environment, children are at the centerdo.About <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s is one of the country’s leadingArtworkintegratedby Dakota D., agepediatric10health care delivery systems.Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the non-profit<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center.organization includes a nationally recognizedMedical Center, Physician Network, Home HealthUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982Company, Health Plan, Health Foundation, andHealth Care System. <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s mission isto improve the health of children through theprevention and treatment of illness, disease,and injury. <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s includes more than35 pediatric medical offices and specialty clinicsthroughout Texas. <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Centeris ranked in the top three percent of the nation’shospitals <strong>for</strong> its nursing excellence, and has adistinguished reputation <strong>for</strong> the uncommon care andoutcomes achieved in its Neurology, Neurosurgery,Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neonatology,Hematology/Oncology, and Pulmonology Programs.rn more about how you can help <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, call theDevelopment at (817) 885-4105.reeting:hristmasThis card was underwritten by The Kubes Family.The purchase of this card benefits the children atUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982Designed to capture a child’s imagination, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s welcomespatients and their families into an environment of hope, care andunderstanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors toa place where wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decorreplaces the traditional look of a hospital, and patient rooms havewindows with a view and sleeping space <strong>for</strong> a concerned parent.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties,including nationally recognized programs in the treatment of cancer andblood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, andthroughout its history, has done so without turning away a child based ona family’s inability to pay.At <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults andtheir healthcare needs are different. From our kid-sized equipment andfurnishings to our child-friendly environment, children are at the center ofall we do.To learn more about how you can help <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, call theOffice of Development at (817) 885-4105.Artwork by Kate B., age 6This card was underwritten by Mary Lynn and Gavin Garrett.The purchase of this card benefits the children at<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center.Inside Greeting:Wishing you a holiday ofbright memoriesUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s,please call 1-800-934-COOK (2665) or visitwww.cookchildrens.org.• In 2008 and 2009 <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s was rankedin U.S. News and World Report’s America’sBest Children’s Hospital edition, with four ofits specialties being recognized: Diabetes andEndocrine Disorders, Respiratory Disorders,Neurosurgery/Neurology, and Cancer Services.• <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is ranked in thetop three percent of the nation’s hospitals <strong>for</strong>nursing excellence.• The Health Care System records more than onemillion patient visits each year.• <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s has one of the country’slargest pediatric transport programs. Morethan 1,900 children are transported to<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center annually, most<strong>for</strong> critical care. Services include ambulance,helicopter, and airplane transportation.Greetings of the SeasonIt is with great pleasure that the Woman’sBoard presents the 2010 Holiday Collectionof <strong>Cards</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Kids</strong>! Founded in 1918, themission of the Woman’s Board is to support<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center throughvolunteerism and fundraising endeavors. Forthe last 46 years, <strong>Cards</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Kids</strong> has played anintegral role in meeting this promise, providingfunds to enhance the lives of the patients andfamilies that pass through the doors of<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s.Each card is designed by a child artist in the<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s community. Many of the artistsare chronically ill patients, sharing their talents<strong>for</strong> the benefit of all of our children. What acaring gift these creative children provide!Through the generosity of YOU, our patrons,<strong>Cards</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Kids</strong> has provided funding <strong>for</strong> aninteractive undersea playscape in the emergencydepartment, a prayer garden and labyrinth onthe lawn of the Medical Center, stained glasswindows and needlepoint cushions in thechapel, a rock climbing wall in the2 • H o l i d ay W i s h e s M a k e A D i f f e r e n c erehabilitation unit, numerous scholarships <strong>for</strong>patients to attend summer camp with themedical personnel and equipment each childrequires, and a myriad of other patient-focusedenhancements to <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s.One hundred percent of the funds raised,through the sale of these special cards, goesdirectly to the Medical Center. Thanks to thebenevolence of our corporate underwritersand sponsors, all production costs associatedwith the cards are financed through their gifts.Members of the Woman’s Board sort, wrap,and deliver the cards, insuring the maximumresources <strong>for</strong> our children.Thank you <strong>for</strong> your care and support ofour children through your purchase of<strong>Cards</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Kids</strong>! The Woman’s Board,<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center, and thechildren we serve are truly grateful!Warm Wishes,Kiki JacobPresident, Woman’s Board
Inside Greeting:Greetings from deep in the heart.Artwork by Brooke B., age 6This card was underwritten by Nenetta and Steve Tatum.The purchase of this card benefits the children at<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center.NEW 2010 Holiday CollectionTo learn more about how you can help <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s,call the Office of Development at (817) 885-4105.At <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults and their healthcare needs are different.From our kid-sized equipment and furnishings to our child-friendly environment, children are at the center ofall we do.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, including nationally recognized programsin the treatment of cancer and blood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, and throughout its history, has done so withoutturning away a child based on a family’s inability to pay.Designed to capture a child’s imagination, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s welcomes patients and their families into an environmentof hope, care and understanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors to a placewhere wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decor replaces the traditional look of a hospital, andpatient rooms have windows with a view and sleeping space <strong>for</strong> a concerned parent.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding of the Fort Worth Children’s Hospitalin 1918 and <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Hospital in 1927. Today, <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medical school or adult care system.A“Western Star”By Brooke B., age 6Greetings From Deep In The Heart– Underwritten byNenetta and Steve TatumGreetingsfromdeep in the heartInside of Cardback to the founding ofook Children’s Hospitalrecognized as one of theffiliated with a medicalok Children’s welcomesnt of hope, care andB“Christmas at Home”by Meredith C., age 6Merry Christmas and Happy New Year– Underwritten by Mary Lynnand Gavin Garrettanimals greet visitors toelchairs, a castle decord patient rooms havecerned parent.30 pediatric specialties,treatment of cancer andiseases, and critical carepatients each year, andg away a child based onare not small adults andd-sized equipment andldren are at the center ofok Children’s, call the., age 6ynn and Gavin Garrett.ts the children atl Center.pc 0 – 00000 - 22982Merry ChristmasandHappy New YearInside of Cardw w w. c o o kc h i l d r e n s . o r g • 3
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