For the 2nd year, Children's Health is raising money to assist kids -and this season, they have raised more than ever before. People in the architectural, engineering and construction industries came together contributed $70,874 to Children's Health during North Texas' second annual KIDstruction Week. This is a 24% increase over the past year! The funds will support essential Support of loved ones Services for example social work, pastoral care and Child Life, which includes art, music and pet therapies.
\”There is no better cause in North Texas than helping sick kids return to the process of being kids. KIDstruction Week's success is a direct consequence of the highly engaged steering committee representing some of the most respected construction, design and architectural firms in North Texas,\” said Brent Christopher, president of Children's Medical Center Foundation. \”Grassroots participation like this initiative, by which an individual's contribution can be multiplied and elevated to something greater, is exactly what Children's Health is all about: groups of people with the singular focus of 1 child.\”
Last year's inaugural KIDstruction Week campaign was built on a foundation of a few of the leading companies in North Texas' booming construction industry. Eighteen companies participated this year, and 251 of their respective employees donated some of the paychecks to Children's Health throughout the month of March, depending on their companies' pay schedules. Six companies matched their employees' gifts, while others contributed direct donations and sponsorships.
The steering committee was not only built of people that care about children, but additionally with of some who had a personal, unforgettable connection to the hospital. The very best three fundraising companies this season were McCarthy Building Co. ($14,425), Schwob Building Co. ($7,874) and new participant Kent Companies ($7,350). Other partners included new participant Cadence McShane, Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing, new participant Dynamic Systems, HDR, new participant Hilti, HKS, collateral sponsor Presslink, new participant Ridgemont Commercial Construction, Skanska USA, Smithgroup JJR, Spring Valley Construction Co., Stantec, Walter P Moore, WHR Architects and promotional sponsor TEXO.
\”As a residential area builder, McCarthy places a focus on supporting children and the organizations that support them locally in Dallas,\” said Joe Jouvenal, v . p . of operations at McCarthy Building Co. \”KIDstruction Week provided a unique opportunity for our employees to positively impact the experience a child has in the hospital. We are proud to possess supported the program and appear toward participating in years to come.\”
Meetings for next year's KIDstruction Week campaign will start in August with the goal of doubling the number of company and individuals participating.
For more details, visit give.childrens.com/kidstruction-week.