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Texas Children's Ambassadors Celebrate with Glow-in-the-Park Fundraiser
Hospital supporters and their kids enjoyed a lively evening of golf-infused fun ahead of the Texas Children's Houston Open.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:48am
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Ambassadors for Texas Children's Hospital hosted their third annual 'Glow in the Park' fundraiser at the Chevron Center at Memorial Park Golf Course. The event offered a sneak preview of the upcoming Texas Children's Houston Open, with glow-in-the-dark putting challenges, photo ops with sports trophies, and an interactive look at the hospital's orthopedic care. Proceeds from the auction will support the Kangaroo Crew, Texas Children's medical transport team.
Why it matters
The 'Glow in the Park' fundraiser helps raise awareness and funds for Texas Children's Hospital, one of the leading pediatric healthcare providers in the country. By engaging the community, especially young supporters, the event helps build excitement for the upcoming Houston Open golf tournament while supporting the hospital's critical medical transport services.
The details
The event featured glow-in-the-dark putting challenges, photo opportunities with Astros World Series trophies and the Texas Children's Houston Open trophy, and an interactive showcase of the hospital's world-class orthopedic care. Attendees also had the chance to bid on auction items like an Honorary Observer pass to the Houston Open, a round of golf at Astros owner Jim Crane's Floridian National Golf Club, and a Pro-Am Foursome opportunity.
- The third annual 'Glow in the Park' fundraiser took place on March 21, 2026.
- The Texas Children's Houston Open is set to take place next week.
The players
Texas Children's Hospital
A leading pediatric healthcare provider in the country, known for its world-class orthopedic care and medical transport services.
Texas Children's Ambassadors
A group of hospital supporters who help raise awareness and funds for Texas Children's Hospital.
Taylor and Sterling Dio
The chairs of the third annual 'Glow in the Park' fundraiser.
Julia TenHoeve
The manager of the Ambassadors for Texas Children's Hospital.
Melissa Campbell
A respiratory therapist on Texas Children's Kangaroo Crew, who worked with the Rowland family's son during a medical emergency.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Texas Children's Houston Open is set to take place next week, showcasing the newly renovated Memorial Park Golf Course.
The takeaway
The 'Glow in the Park' fundraiser demonstrates the strong community support for Texas Children's Hospital and its mission to provide exceptional pediatric healthcare, including critical medical transport services. By engaging young supporters and offering unique experiences, the event helps build excitement for the upcoming Houston Open while raising funds for a worthy cause.
