your support made 2023 an incredible year.

Even though we never forget it, putting together this annual report each year always reminds us again of what an amazing community of people support Children’s Health℠. The care delivered each day for patients and their families is made possible by generous gifts from you. As we work together in some incredible ways to make life better for children, your impact is evident in the more than $68 million raised during 2023 to directly benefit them.

You’ll see the beloved red balloon woven throughout this year’s annual report for the inspiration that it brings to the care teams, superhero patients and generous community who come together in the spirit of our mission. Like the red balloon, your support is a beacon of hope for the many children and families across North Texas who are counting on all of us. The stories in this year’s report highlight your philanthropy in action — fueling groundbreaking research, pioneering mental health initiatives and expanding facilities to treat more kids closer to home.

And the impact of your philanthropy is more important than ever. While the DFW area has grown so much during the last few years, the population in the region is predicted to keep growing dramatically in the years ahead. Earlier this year, you likely heard the big news that — to meet this need — Children’s Health and UT Southwestern have revealed the future of children's health care with a larger, transformative pediatric hospital campus that will replace the current Children’s Medical Center Dallas just a short distance away. This entirely new hospital campus will allow us to provide even more incredible care, innovation, and discovery for the benefit of many generations yet to come. It’s an awesome, once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Your gifts today are shaping our tomorrow. Thank you for helping us achieve incredible things — together — for the children we so proudly serve.