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About Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit http://www.tsrhc.org.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Former Patient Honored As “All-Star”

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Major League Baseball, PEOPLE and the Texas Rangers announced Ben Sater as the Rangers’ “All-Star” of the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign, which recognized individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Out of the three “All-Star” finalists representing the Rangers, Ben Sater from Plano, Texas was chosen by fans across the nation for his community service through KidSwing, a...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clowns To Visit Patients At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus performed for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patient families on Tuesday, August 4. Clowns donated their time for a good cause in the community from August 1 to 7 as part of International Clown Week. KRB Communications representatives brought together TSRHC patient families and friends to meet the Ringling Bros. and...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clowns To Visit Patients At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus performed for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patient families on Tuesday, August 4. Clowns donated their time for a good cause in the community from August 1 to 7 as part of International Clown Week. KRB Communications representatives brought together TSRHC patient families and friends to meet the Ringling Bros. and...

KidSwing, All-kids Golf Tournament Benefiting TSRHC, Expands to McKinney Area

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The second annual KidSwing-McKinney golf tournament benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) pediatric center for orthopedic conditions included a nine-hole, best-ball scramble for children ages 7 to 18. The tournament also included lunch and an awards reception. There was no entry fee to play in the tournament, but children who entered were encouraged to raise $100 for the...

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Announces 2009 and 2010 Treasure Street Event Chairs

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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) is proud to announce that Peggy and Dan Meyer, M.D. will serve as 2009 Treasure Street event chairs. The Meyers have been involved with TSRHC for many years, and their leadership of this year’s Treasure Street is a tremendous addition to the hospital’s signature event, which will be held Oct. 22 at Highland Park Village. “An Evening in Paris” will...

San Angelo Sporting Clay Shoot Benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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The 11th annual San Angelo Sporting Clay Shoot, benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC), was held at the San Angelo Claybird Association this fall. More than 700 members of the community came together for the event. In 1998, TSRHC trustees Dan Davidson and Graham Childress and some of their West Texas friends conceived the idea of creating a clay shoot for the benefit of...

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Patient Named Junior Race Director

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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patient Morgan, age 17 of Plano, was recently named the 2008 Junior Race Director for the Dallas White Rock Marathon, presented by NexBank. Morgan first discovered she had scoliosis at a routine doctor’s appointment. She was told she would need spine surgery to correct the curvature of her spine and that she would no longer be able to play...

LUXE Showhome to Benefit Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) and the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) have been selected as the beneficiaries of the 2008 LUXE Showhome, a stunning European-style home built in Hillwood’s new Dallas development, The Creeks of Preston Hollow. Ticket sales from tours of the 7,000+ square foot home benefit TSRHC and JLD. Mark Molthan of Dallas-based Platinum Series Homes has...

Dr. Carol Wise Receives Texas Trailblazer Award

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Director of Molecular Genetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Recognized for Research to Identify Causes of Orthopaedic Conditions Dr. Carol Wise, director of molecular genetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC), recently received The Texas Trailblazer Award, which recognizes a local woman who has accomplished a “first” and opened the doors for other...

Rangers Pitcher Hosts Benefit for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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Texas Rangers pitcher, C.J. Wilson, recently hosted the C.J. Wilson and Friends Guitar Hero Challenge to benefit Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at the House of Blues in Dallas. Tournament participants and spectators made a $10 donation to attend the event. The first 64 guests to arrive were able to register to play in the Guitar Hero Tournament, which concluded with a challenge between...