To recognize their extraordinary efforts for our patients and their families, the nursing staff nominated 25 nurses and Dr. Hollier recognized three safety champions for an exclusive opportunity to watch the Houston Texans players practice before the start of the football season.
Texas Children’s also surprised three patients and their immediate family members to attend the first day of training camp. Click here to read more and watch the video of TORO and Houston Texans cheerleaders surprising them with the special invite.
Selected patients have special ties to Texas Children’s and inspiring stories of their own. Paige is a 15-year-old scoliosis patient who underwent a Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) procedure in 2023; she is now thriving as a junior varsity cheerleader. Karter is a 13-year-old leukemia patient who rang the bell in May 2025 to celebrate the end of his successful treatment. Kamdyn is a 6-year-old survivor who received a heart transplant in 2020 and a second heart transplant in 2024.
Each patient invited received a custom jersey given to them by the Houston Texans. They also had the opportunity to get signed autographs by the players.
Click through below to watch some fun videos taken during the day and posted on our social media channels.
