Heart of a lion: When Brantley was placed on the heart transplant list, he found comfort in a trusty stuffed sidekick, Roarey.
Diagnosed with a congenital heart defect before he was born, Brantley, who has a gusto for life and can make a friend anywhere he goes, grew up knowing that his heart was special. And when he developed a condition that made it hard to breathe, Brantley and his family were referred to Suren Reddy, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist at Children's Health who was on the cusp of a significant breakthrough. But the treatment was only a temporary remedy for Brantley's special heart. At 7 years old, Brantley was placed on the heart transplant list. And while he couldn't wait to run as fast as his friends again, he knew he'd miss his special heart and its unique beat. Enter Roarey: a stuffed lion that safekeeps a recording inside his furry chest of Brantley’s original heartbeat. Now 9 years old, Brantley has boundless energy with a new heart and a well-loved lion by his side.
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Why Children's Health
Better care for children who need it. Groundbreaking research. More community resources for kids’ mental health. Through the ups and downs of the past few years, we have remained focused on these important goals, and with the help of people like you, we reached new heights and overcame obstacles.
And that’s because for more than a century, Children’s Health has been steadfastly devoted to one mission: making life better for children.
As one of the largest and most well-respected pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading nonprofit pediatric health care system in North Texas, Children’s Health cares for children through more than 968,453 patient visits annually. The Children’s Health system includes Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano, the Children’s Health Care Network, specialty centers, rehabilitation facilities and physician services.
When you choose Children's Health, your time and money go to giving kids the best experience, the best care and ultimately the best fighting chance to get back to being a kid again.
When you donate, you have an impact on:
311,207 Unique patients seen across the Children's Health system in 2023; totaling 968,453 patient visits in 2023
267,582 Outpatient visits in 2023
149,871 Total emergency room visits in 2023
More than 1,200 active research studies
10 Facility therapy dogs reporting for duty each day, brightening the days of our patients
The legacy of 110 years of making life better for the children of North Texas and beyond
Equity Statement
In 2016, Children’s Health℠ underscored its commitment to diversity and inclusion by introducing D&I initiatives into the overarching organizational strategy. The senior leadership team also acknowledged that in pursuit of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence, we needed to be guided by bedrock principles. Aligned with the Children’s Health core values, the principles inform how we interact with each other and with the communities we serve.
Care: Aligns with the value of Selfless Service. We will listen to, invite and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our colleagues and patients to deliver culturally effective care.
Community: Aligns with value of Passionate Advocacy. We embrace diverse populations in the community through meaningful partnerships and initiatives.
Collaboration and Inclusion: Aligns with the value of Commitment to Excellence. We equip and develop our team members to support an inclusive environment in which all can contribute.
Careers: Aligns with the value of Unwavering Integrity. We recruit and build talented, diverse teams that reflect the backgrounds, traditions and experiences of the communities we serve.