Vision, Time, & Community:
2022 Medical Miracles Gala Summary Report
June 9, 2022
T H A N K
On May, 6, 2022 University Health Foundation hosted its 17th annual
Medical Miracles Gala, benefitting University Hospital's Level I Pediatric Trauma Center Burn Program. It is the only regional program providing comprehensive burn care for children suffering from traumatic burn injuries. The evening celebrated a journey made possible by a vision, time, and the power of community. Chaciti McMorris, a pediatric burn survivor, courageously shared her story and testimony, leaving us touched by her love for her health care team and inspired by her goal to help other children suffering from burns. As she heads off to her first year at Texas State University, Chaciti plans to become a Child Life Specialist. "It made me want to do that with my life. It made me want to help little kids like me," said Chaciti as she recounted the importance her exceptional University Hospital team had on her recovery. We are so grateful for the community of health care providers, donors, volunteers, and supporters who made this evening possible. Because of you, future pediatric patients like Chaciti will thrive without limits. And because of you, the most advanced and compassionate pediatric burn care will be available to the children within our communities. Thank You,
Sara M. Alger, CFRE President, University Health Foundation
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Driving Change 2022 Medical Miralces Gala
"It took Chaciti 12 years to heal, but it took this
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event to allow for our whole family to heal. We could not have done it without the Medical Miracles Gala." - Dana McMorris, Chaciti's Mom
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V I S I O N
Looking Forward In 2008,
With the threat of Hurricane Katrina looming, University Hospital's Level I Trauma Team recognized a critical need, the need to make comprehensive pediatric burn care accessible here— in San Antonio and across South Texas. With the impending storm, all of South Texas was about to lose access to critical pediatric burn because, at that time, our region relied on Houston for this specialized care. This meant that patients would need to travel as far as San Diego to receive the lifesaving trauma care they might need. However, University Health, thanks to the plan of a courageous and visionary team—stepped up to build a program here. And they did just that. They established a program, and they grew that program. University Health now has the expertise to care for complex injuries, from initial burn resuscitation and surgery to multi-step burn rehabilitation. The Pediatric Burn Center at Univerity Hospital is rated as one of the best in the country, consistently placing in the top 5% of overall outcomes amongst verified national pediatric trauma centers. But with that reputation comes a responsibility that its team does not take lightly—a duty to push the boundaries of exceptional burn care, leading the way for future children like Chaciti. As San Antonio and surrounding communities grow exponentially, the number of injured patients treated at the trauma center will continue to rise. University Health is planning for these demands while innovating care to improve patient experiences, healing, and outcomes. It will accomplish this vision by: Becoming burn certified as verified by the American Burn Association (ABA). After qualifying for this certification, University Health will be the fourth in the state to have this high mark of distinction. Being an innovative steward of advanced pediatric health care, which requires passionate experts supported by trained teams, support services, and specialized diagnostic tools and equipment specifically for children. Building on University Health's commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care to heal the whole person, body, and mind, not just the injuries.
The Critical Need for Exceptional Pediatric Burn Care
T I M E
A Look Back The Medical Miracles Gala was first established in 2006. Since then, University Health Foundation has hosted this annual gala to advance health care in our local communities. Prior to 2022, this event raised nearly $5 million to advance causes related to organ transplantation, pediatric cardiology, cancer, trauma, and pediatric health.
Gala Impact History: Nearly $5 Million Raised...
Medical Advancements Through Philanthropy Funding Transformative Care University Health Foundation was proud to spotlight University Hospital's Pediatric Burn Center as the benefiting charity. With a bold vision for continuing to transform pediatric burn care, these efforts, which will create an immeasurable impact, will require a philanthropic investment of $3.2 million over the next three years. Because of the generosity of those who supported and attended the gala, we are one step closer to transforming pediatric care here.
Sponsors $523,125
Fund the Mission $272,600
Live Auction $24,400
Silent Auction $22,548
Raffle$1,650
$844,323 Total Raised
C O
A Record-Breaking Evening It was an evening to remember, thanks to the moving testament by Chaciti and her family. This gala was also the highest-grossing in-person event in University Health Foundation's history. This generosity driven by you will benefit the lives of nearly 2,500 pediatric burn survivors in San Antonio and South Texas each year.
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David & Traci Darr enjoy the live auction led by Chuck Cureau
Ally & Layla, burn survivors, lead the Pledge of Allegiance
N I T
Board Members Jimmy Hasslocher, Judge Renee Yanta, Yvonne Gonzalez & her husband Don.
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of Texas A&MSan Antonio, and Leni Kirkman of University Health.
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Candids
The Impact of Community Academic Medical Partner
Executive Sponsors
Signature Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Muriel F. Siebert Foundation
The Impact of Community Live, Silent, Raffle
Save the Date!
2023 MEDICAL MIRACLES GALA Saturday May 6, 2023 La Cantera Resort & Spa
For priority registration and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Theo Meyer: Theodore.Meyer@uhs-sa.com (210) 644-1409
4502 Medical Drive, MS 1-2 San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: 210-358-9860
buildinglifelines@uhs-sa.com
Founded in 1986, University Health Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on uplifting the good health of our community through the support of innovative and compassionate health care advancements across South Texas