Each year in July, posters and fliers are distributed through all of the hospital’s outpatient clinics, which encourage all patients to submit their artwork. From the many candidates who enter the contest, three card designs are chosen. Since 1987, TSRHC has sold these creative holiday cards to the public. Many consider these cards ideal to send to family, friends or business associates.

Gabrielle has been a patient at TSRHC since she was 4 years old. She is currently being treated for juvenile dermatomyositis, which is a disease causing muscle weakness and a form of arthritis. Gabrielle has a passion for art and uses numerous outlets to express her creativity. She recently learned to sew with her mother and creates matching dresses for her dolls. Although Gabrielle loves being artistic, she is also active in swimming, despite her arthritis. Gabrielle chose to draw a poinsettia in her art contest entry because it is a universal flower that represents the holiday season. Gabrielle’s friends and family know her to be extremely loyal and tender-hearted. Gabrielle is thankful to be a winner of the holiday art contest with proceeds from the holiday cards benefiting the patients treated at TSRHC.

Purchasing Holiday Cards
TSRHC holiday cards can be purchased by visiting www.tsrhc.org/give or by calling (214) 559-7650 or (800) 421-1121, ext.7650.

Hospital Information
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.

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Editor’s Note:  An image of Gabrielle Hofmann’s artwork is available upon request.