Musket Corporation donates nearly $240,000 to Texas Children's Hospital

HOUSTON - (July 10, 2014) - Texas Children's Hospital is excited to announce a generous gift of nearly $240,000 from Musket Corporation to help the families of Houston continue to receive the best possible care for their children.

Musket Corp. invited their industry partners from across Texas and the United States to a fundraiser at TopGolf to socialize and hear some of the amazing personal stories of Texas Children's families. More than 300 people were in attendance at the Houston event. Click here to see a video.

"Musket Corp. wanted to partner with a cause that positively impacts the lives of families in Houston," said JP Fjeld-Hansen, managing director for Musket Corp. "By choosing Texas Children's Hospital, we're contributing to an organization that provides crucial research and care for children who need it most. We're humbled by the outpouring of support we've received from our donors. Because of them, we're able to help a valuable organization continue to further potentially life-saving research."

The donations raised will support the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals program which not only helps ensure all children have access to the best possible care, but also allows Texas Children's to expand that care by reaching out to more children with specialized services where they are needed most.

About Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, a second community hospital planned to open in 2017. The organization also created the nation’s first HMO for children, has the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that’s channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news by visiting the online newsroom and Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens.