Donor Stories

Meet our donors. They’re the ones who connect our patients to the world-class care that we provide, and that our families deserve. As you read, you will get to know the “why” behind their gifts.

Behind every gift to Cook Children’s is a “why.” Whether it’s a grateful family whose baby spent months in our NICU, a company that wants to support an employee whose child is fighting cancer or a young philanthropist who wants to give back to help kids like them, every dollar donated helps connect patients to the care they need.

From grief to gratitude | Amber and Jon Trussell honor their son Mason’s journey by giving back
A bear-y generous bat mitzvah | A local teen brings comfort to our patients by raising funds for PrayerBears
Giving is sweet | Our patients remain at the heart of one of Fort Worth’s most beloved holiday events
You get what you give | Corporate partner JAG Metals just wants to make kids happy
A first alert for little hearts | Donor-funded equipment provides doctors with vital information when every second counts
Generosity starts at home | The Shroffs help support our surgery center in Prosper with their gift
The game of helping others | A patient ambassador finds multiple ways to give back to the place that saved her life
Building a brighter future | The Michael Walker Construction Foundation kicks off its inaugural event to support Camps for Kids
A father's love | Darrius finds motivation as a father to fundraise for all of our patients
Spreading hope | Raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer by bringing a dance benefit to Texas
In the business of helping others | Corporate partners help connect patients to care
Ten years of love | Tony and Lisa Easterling honor the memory of their daughter by giving back
Knocking Cancer Out of the Park | For Weston, fundraising for childhood cancer is personal
Sharing Their Story | A father and son give back from the heart
Young Philanthropists | Darenda and Kaleb Lynes began collecting presents for Cook Children's three years ago
With Open Hearts | At Cook Children's, miracles happen every day
Community Partner: Wine for a Cause | Wine for a Cause, a non-profit dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research at Cook Children's
Shining Bright | Patients are able make a necklace or pair of earrings that often becomes a memory of their journey at Cook Children's
Park Place for Preemies | Reimagine in-person fundraising events due to the pandemic.
Reese Jackson- Young Philanthropist | I wanted to help provide important social and physical care through animals
Northern Trust: Making a Difference | The impact that your generosity has on our patient families and honor their commitment to our families
Making Miracles Hits Close to Home | Funds raised support Cook Children's greatest needs and help us achieve our Promise
Bank of America Investing in Our Future | It's about investing time and resources into the children of our communities
Michaels Stores: The Art of Giving | Michaels Stores and Starlight Children's Foundation partner together to provide the art of healing
Dancing for a Cause | A unique way for students to learn leadership skills and gain nonprofit experience
Fabulous Faith 5K | Helping honor other children battling cancer and raises awareness of the continued need to find a cure
Lockheed Martin: Helping Kids Soar | Philanthropic endeavors within their local communities
Colonial Kids for a Cause | Knowing that we changed lives for the better, TOGETHER, is the best feeling of all!
CMNH Partner Dance Marathon | Dance in honor of those who may not be able to.
CMNH Partner Panda Express | Local funds raised by Panda Express support Cook Children's greatest needs
CMNH Partner REMAX | The business of taking care of families when they find themselves away from home
Careity Rocks | Providing relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness—whatever the diagnosis
Capital for Kids | Provide sleep sacks, a safer alternative to swaddle blankets, and educational materials to parents of newborns
Aiming for a Cure | Committed to finding a cure for cancer, and also helping kids