WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
THE WOMEN’S AUXILIARY TO CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER HAS SERVED AS ADVOCATES OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH℠ FOR DECADES.
Members from across North Texas come together to volunteer and raise funds for critical hospital needs that push the mission forward to make life better for children. In 2022, the Auxiliary celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year — raising over $1.3 million to various initiatives, including pediatric mental health and dedicated programs like spiritual care and pet therapy that provide coping strategies and make life easier for patient families experiencing the unthinkable.
Established in 1962, the Women’s Auxiliary began their rich tradition of service through their fundraising, advocacy and volunteering to provide support to the patients, families and hospital staff at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. In the beginning, the Auxiliary focused their support on lifesaving equipment and crucial programs and services, all the while operating the Women’s Auxiliary Children’s Corner Gift Shop — still a favorite stop for all hospital visitors.
Today, the Auxiliary’s year-round compassion and efforts play essential parts in advancing our mission to make life better for children. In the last six decades, the Women’s Auxiliary has raised over $26 million and contributed countless volunteer hours to make a significant difference in the lives of patients, families and team members at Children’s Health.
2022 WOMEN’S AUXILIARY EVENTS
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEONS
PLANO: AUG. 31
DALLAS: SEPT. 13
The Women’s Auxiliary Presidents’ Luncheon is an annual celebration to honor this group of past leaders for their dedication, as well as recognizing incoming presidents. The Dallas and Plano Chapter leadership welcomed current Presidents, Courtney Gilbert (Dallas) and Donna Ivy (Plano) by sharing stories about previous Auxiliary experiences, imparting words of wisdom and discussing the significant impact each chapter has made at Children’s Health.
FAMILY NIGHT AT SIX FLAGS
APRIL 1, 2022
Family Night at Six Flags, hosted by The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, has raised $10 million to support critical hospital programs and lifesaving equipment. For more than 50 years, this beloved family night has had a significant impact on our community, and we are grateful the event raised over $400,000 last year to support the patients and families served by Children’s Health.
LEGACY OF LOVE
APRIL 9, 2022
The 10th Annual Legacy of Love event, hosted by The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano, raised over $188,000 to support our Plano hospital. Attendees enjoyed lunch and conversation, featuring guest speaker Barbara Pierce Bush and moderator Krys Boyd, as well as special highlights and inspirational stories about our Children Health patients.
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOO YARD SIGN CHALLENGE
OCTOBER 2022
The spooktacular BOO Yard Sign Challenge, sponsored by Advancial, takes simple neighborhood trickery to a community fundraiser. In 2022, over 2,100 BOO signs were placed in yards throughout the community, and the challenge raised over $73,000 in support of important programs and services at Children’s Health.
NORTHPARK SANTA VISITS
NOV. 25-DEC. 24, 2022
NorthPark Center’s new Santa brought joy to more than 3,200 families in the community last holiday season. This cheery Santa also brightened the hallways with holiday cheer at Children’s Health for hundreds of patients who spent the season at the hospital with personal visits and Storytime with Santa at Seacrest Studios.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SPECTACULAR
DEC. 4, 2022
The cherished 32nd annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas welcomed guests back at NorthPark Center. Holiday festivities included photos with the beloved NorthPark Santa, holiday performances and carolers, face painting, balloon artists, special character appearances, live reindeer and a life-size snow globe.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
DEC. 11, 2022
The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano was delighted to have Santa’s Workshop benefiting Children’s Health back in person. Families and friends gathered at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa. Each guest that attended this magical event enjoyed a photo with Santa, delicious brunch buffet, hot chocolate bar, coffee bar and holiday entertainment.