Community partners and donors recognized for record-breaking 2025 fundraising

(SHREVEPORT, Louisiana) – CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System recognized local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) corporate partners and donors at a Mega Party Breakfast Celebration honoring their fundraising efforts throughout 2025.

Hospital president and CEO Casey Robertson opened the breakfast by thanking the partners in attendance and highlighting the profound impact of their fundraising. He brought those efforts to life by introducing Cade Hanna, the 2026 local CMN Champion, whose journey exemplifies the mission they support.

“Cade is a walking testament to the heart behind our mission and the partners who make it possible,” said Robertson. “We can’t express our gratitude enough for their continued support. Their generosity and commitment shine through in everything they do, and it truly changes lives.”

Just before his second birthday, Cade was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor known as a pilocytic astrocytoma and spent 42 days hospitalized undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy. Now back home in Louisiana, he continues physical and occupational therapy at CHRISTUS Kids Clinic – Shreveport. Today, Cade is thriving. He recently graduated from speech therapy and enjoys playing baseball and golf, as well as showing off his musical talents on the drums.

Partners from Love’s Travel Stops, Take 5 Oil Change, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Despino Tire’s Fishin’ for Kids Bass Tournament were formally recognized by Amy Heron, executive director of philanthropy at CHRISTUS Foundation Shreveport-Bossier, for their record-breaking fundraising achievements. The event also celebrated the impactful contributions of Ace Hardware, Barksdale Federal Credit Union and Credit Unions for Kids, CEFCO, Dairy Queen, dd’s Discounts, Raising Cane’s, GameStop, Panda Express, 7 Brew, Re/MAX, Jason’s Deli, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Log‑A‑Load for Kids, Louisiana Forestry Association, Cintas and Phi Mu Fraternity.

Thanks to the collective efforts of local CMN partners, CHRISTUS will invest over $1.3 million to enhance the quality of care and services for pediatric patients. Funds raised in 2025 will support the purchase of critical, specialized equipment, including a sensory room upgrade, a perinatal transport neonatal intensive care unit incubator, wireless fetal monitors and more, helping CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System better serve infants, children and families throughout the region.

“Because of our CMN partners, we are able to provide high-quality, reliable care that supports children and families at every stage of their journey,” said Kelley Matkins, CMN program director at CHRISTUS Foundation Shreveport-Bossier. “Their commitment helps ensure our mission remains focused on service, quality and compassion.”

About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve. For more information, visit www.christushealth.org.