“We wanted other grandparents and parents to have
the same kind of care we did at Scott & White. The
physicians and leadership here make you feel good
about being involved.”
—Drayton McLane Jr.
the NICU connected to all the little
babies. Dr. Beeram updated us day
and night about Walker’s condition,
and Dr. Govande would answer all our
questions. It was a hard experience, but
Scott & White did everything to help
us. It’s a relief to know if I need them,
they’re right down the road.” As it turns
out, her boys have needed the care of
pediatric emergency specialists too, and
the family likes to say that Walker is a
“frequent flyer at McLane Children’s,”
being the curious toddler that he is!
Reflecting on his own family’s
experience and the significance of
the gift that bears the McLane name,
Walker’s dad, Drayton McLane III,
says, “We wanted to do something to
help the hospital that helped our son.
Our family has been in this community
for more than 100 years, and it’s been
good to us from the beginning. The
real key to success for the McLane
Company has been the people who
work there, who come from all walks of
life. They’re all a part of our success.”
Denton McLane agrees with his
brother’s sentiment. He says, “Because
our family has been extraordinarily
blessed, we feel called upon to perform
extraordinary service to the community.
Our Christian faith drives our passion
for service to the community, and I
know that McLane Children’s will
ensure excellent service to families by
offering the best possible care to the
children of Central Texas.
“I’ve experienced the great quality
of Scott & White care all my life. From
my birth until I was age 18, the doctors
at Scott & White took excellent care of
me in all my misadventures. What I’ve
always appreciated and respected about
Scott & White is the personal and
family-oriented environment, thanks
to the good-hearted and talented staff,”
he says.
The strong sense of community and
loyalty that binds the McLane family is
echoed by its patriarch, Drayton McLane
Jr. “We wanted other grandparents and
parents to have the same kind of care we
did at Scott & White. The physicians
and leadership here make you feel good
about being involved,” he says.
An unparalleled legacy
The impact of the McLanes’ gift will
be felt for decades to come. It is for all
the children and families who will call
upon Scott & White’s pediatric teams
for solutions, and for hope. Dr. Knight
says, “The McLane name is without
peer, and their amazing act of altruism
is an inspiration to all of us, especially
each person who wants to help
children in whatever way they can.”
Ms. Birdwell agrees: “The magnitude
and generosity of the McLanes’ gift
cannot be overestimated, because of the
incredible effect it will have on children
locally and nationally. Their dedication
to children will transform pediatric
care, now and in the future.”
Childhood is a snapshot in time,
a picture book in our minds that
helps tell our life stories. Those
stories become more meaningful
when we consider the challenges and
opportunities we’ve had, the good care
of doctors and healthcare teams, and
the lifetime of memories we hold.
Now, many children whose life stories
are yet to be told hold even more
promise, thanks to a higher level of
pediatric healthcare excellence made
possible by the McLane family, and
the expertise of pediatric specialists
who continue to help make children’s
dreams come true. n
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