Texas Children’s helped push more than 70 runners across the finish line of the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon January 17 in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. As part of the Texas Children’s Running Team, the runners signed up for the 26.2 mile or 13.1 mile race not only to hit the pavement but to raise money for a good cause – Texas Children’s.
The team – comprised of Texas Children’s employees, patient family members and others who have been touched by the organization – has raised almost $60,000 for Promise: The Campaign for Texas Children’s Hospital. Members have until mid-February to continue fundraising. If you would like to give to those who went the extra mile, click here.
In their own words
Members of the Texas Children’s Running Team explain why they chose to run the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon in support of Texas Children’s. To read more, click here and click on a runner’s name to read their story.
As a new father it is hard to imagine a greater cause than supporting a healthier future for children and women. As a new father it is hard to imagine a greater cause than supporting a healthier future for children and women.” Ryan Springmeyer
I am privileged to be able to use this focus to try to pay back to TCH some of what they gave us in helping our son to live longer and fuller during his years on earth.” Valerie Locher
“We are incredibly grateful to TCH for giving us our rambunctious 2 year old girls! And now it’s time to give back and run 26.2 for every mama, fighting to save her babies… and for the amazing staff at TCH!” Julie Burroughs
“Texas Children’s Hospital helped bring a miracle into our lives, and I want that for as many families as possible. Will you contribute with me and help make those miracles possible!!” Jacqueline Bryant
“My patients and the people that love them are the reason I run this year. Each mile is dedicated to them. They are some of the bravest and strongest people I will ever encounter. And we are here to serve them. It’s one of the reasons I love being a part of Texas Children’s Hospital – because it operates with a servant like attitude. My patients and the people that love them are the reason I run this year. Each mile is dedicated to them. They are some of the bravest and strongest people I will ever encounter. And we are here to serve them. It’s one of the reasons I love being a part of Texas Children’s Hospital – because it operates with a servant like attitude.” Gabby Mueller
I was able to volunteer at the Texas Children’s Hospital here in Houston a while back, and was moved to want to do more for them than just volunteer some of my time. I was able to volunteer at the Texas Children’s Hospital here in Houston a while back, and was moved to want to do more for them than just volunteer some of my time.” Logan Mace
