The Compass Winter 2019 | Page 7

McLANE CHILDREN’S: PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITY My name is Lorenzo, and I am 4 years old (that’s 32 in dog years). I work with the Child Life team at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center helping kids feel better while they are in the hospital. I walk and play fetch with them during therapy, cuddle with them during procedures, and help them feel less stressed by being their best puppy-dog pal. We have a really special community that supports our hospital, especially during the holidays. Would you please help me thank them? They’re paw-tastic! All our kids have been extra good this year, so I’ve made a special Christmas list to help our community know what they might need during their time at McLane Children’s: Want: Need: Wear: Read: Art supplies for all ages, video games, and baby dolls (full body, all plastic, multi-cultural) Pretend medical kits, plastic infant toys, and teethers Underwear and socks of all sizes Sturdy board books and chapter books in English and Spanish Santa, did you know that McLane Children’s is a non-profit? Presents help our patients smile, but what we really need is a stocking full of funding to support life-saving care for these good boys and girls. Gifts of $25, $50, $100 or more could help us purchase equipment like a Video Laryngoscope ($10,000) which helps doctors view a patient’s airway in emergencies. Thanks, Santa. You’re the top dog! I’ll leave some of my favorite doggy treats for the reindeer on Christmas Eve! Your pal, Child Life Facility Dog P.S. Some of my friends in the hospital are very sick, and we don’t want to spread germs. Please make sure all items are brand new and in original packaging! To see our full list of needs and how and where to donate, visit CTXFoundation.BSWHealth.com/Lorenzos-Wish-List 7 THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION NEWS / WINTER 2019