The Get the Vaccine to End COVID-19 Drawing was announced Monday, February 8, and will continue every weekday through Friday, March 26. Texas Children’s employees who receive their first dose are automatically eligible for the drawing and the $1,000 prize. Full details on eligibility and requirements are outlined here.
After winning the Get the Vaccine to End COVID-19 Drawing, the following team members tell us why they stepped up to be vaccinated and hope to inspire others.
Kristina McGee – 3.5 years of service
MRI Generalist
“I received the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure the health and safety for my family, friends, and patients. I was excited to do my part and encourage others to do so in hopes that we can end this pandemic.”
Aileen Valdez – 7.1 years of service
Nurse Practitioner, Texas Children’s Urgent Care (FMP)
“Thank you to Texas Children’s Hospital and organization for providing employees with the COVID-19 vaccine. I chose to get vaccinated to protect myself, my family, and my patients. I will admit that I was hesitant for awhile to receive the vaccine while pregnant, but after talking with my OB team and doing my own research, the benefits outweighed the risks. As a nurse practitioner, I felt compelled to lead by example, I felt the responsibility to protect my patients, and I felt grateful as a health care worker to be eligible to receive the vaccine. I encourage everyone that is eligible to receive it!”
Lisa Callaway – 5.5 years of service
Transition Navigator, Renal Allied Health
“I decided to get the vaccine to help prevent the spreading of the virus, to stay healthy and most of all to protect my family, church family, co-workers and friends, basically all that I come in contact with. Being that I work in the medical field I felt it was my duty to step up and show bravery, my faith in God. Hoping that it would encourage and motivate family members, church members, co-workers, and friends to step out on that same Faith. We are all in this together so we must protect each other. I encourage people to not gamble with their life and get vaccinated. I know that people have and is hearing all kind of stories about the vaccine, but it is just like going to bed at not you are not certain that you will wake up in the morning so you hope, pray, and take that chance on going to sleep. And yes I did experience some nausea, and headache but I did not allow that to keep me from getting my 2nd vaccine. So let’s all get vaccinated to end this pandemic!”
To date, more than 9,300 of Texas Children’s employees have received at least one vaccine dose.
If you haven’t already, schedule your vaccination appointment now and get your chance at the $1,000 prize, simply click here and sign up for the date and time that work best for your schedule.