FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 29, 2007

MEDIA - FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sherie Cantrell
Media & Public Relations Coordinator
Phone (361) 694-5662
Cell (361) 548-6073
www.driscollchildrens.org

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PRESENTS $50,000
AND RICK TREVINO WILL BE ON HAND
TO KICK-OFF HOSPITAL’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
BENEFITING DRISCOLL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL


16th Annual Fiesta de los Ninos Press Conference
(Event Kick-Off & Sponsor Check Presentation)
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Driscoll Children’s Hospital l 4th Tower Playroom

(Corpus Christi, TX) Driscoll Children’s Hospital is excited to announce plans for the 16th Annual Fiesta de los Ninos, presented by Flint Hills Resources, at a Kick-Off Press Conference on Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. in the 4th Tower Playroom. Driscoll officials as well as Fiesta committee members will receive a $50,000 check from Flint Hills Resources.

Fiesta de los Ninos is a major annual fundraiser for Driscoll and has become one of the most successful charity events in the state of Texas. Led by long-time sponsor Flint Hills Resources, the event has raised more than $3.5 million dollars in 15 years for various patient programs.

“Each year, Fiesta de los Ninos generates thousands of dollars for patient programs at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, thanks in part again to Flint Hills Resources as the event’s founding and presenting sponsor.” said Steve Woerner, president and chief executive officer, Driscoll Children’s Hospital. “

“Flint Hills Resources remains committed to this important event that has raised more than $3.5 million for Driscoll Children’s Hospital,” said Phil Gaarder, vice president of manufacturing, Flint Hills Resources and Corpus Christi complex manager. “We salute the outstanding services the hospital provides – including many that are not available anywhere else in this region.”

The 16th Annual Fiesta de los Niños will be held Friday, Feb.1, 2008 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. In addition to a silent, bidboard and live auction, featured entertainment includes country singer Rick Trevino. Sponsorships and tables are on sale now at $200 for individuals and tables at $1800, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000. For tickets and information call (361) 694-6401.

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About Driscoll Children’s Hospital
“Improve the health of adults and you give them back their health …
Improve the health of children and you give them their life.”

Since opening its doors in 1953, Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been offering hope and healing to the children of South Texas for half a century. The facility is a 189-bed pediatric tertiary care center with pediatric board-certified specialists representing 19 medical and nine surgical specialties. Each year, more than 6,000 children are admitted for inpatient care, 5,000 for day surgery, and 50,000 for outpatient primary and specialty care, as well as 40,000 for emergency care, as the first South Texas hospital with emergency services exclusively for children. Additionally, Driscoll maintains a state-of-the-art ground/air transport team, 20-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 40-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and specialized medical outreach.

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