The transformation of the Las Vegas Trail corridor isn’t the work of one person. It’s the result of community and collaboration, and many have played a role in making way for the area’s newest addition—the neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area.
The foundational gift that made this one-of-a-kind health care hub possible is the 3.7 acres of land on which the facility now sits. Thank you to the John David Moritz Family, the Mark Moore Family and the Reilly Family Foundation for donating the bedrock upon which the pathway to a healthier, more prosperous future for thousands of families was built. 
Many other organizations and individuals also championed this project. Cook Children’s is deeply grateful to:
- Amon G. Carter Foundation
- An Anonymous Donor
- EECU
- Epic Systems Corporation
- Genevieve Eagon Tillar Trust
- Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation
- The Fort Worth Foundation
- The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
“The investment these individuals and organizations have made in the Las Vegas Trail community has not just built a building,” said Kyle Edgington, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief development officer at Cook Children’s Health Foundation. “It has built hope. It has built stability. It has built a healthier future and made a lasting impact. Their unwavering commitment has been invaluable every step of the way.”
Trees planted throughout the property grow in tribute to the generosity of these donors. A large indoor plaque in the shape of a tree, with branches bearing shimmering metal leaves, echoes the outdoor tribute. Its leaves are etched with the names of those whose support made the center possible.
“Trees are foundational and essential to life, just like our donors are foundational and essential to the life of Cook Children’s,” said Jill Koss, director of Family Support Services and Child Life at Cook Children’s. “I hope there is some recognition that trees shelter, protect and nurture, just like the health care and supportive services visitors will receive at the new center.”
Nature’s beauty is a theme guests will see throughout the property. Suspended above the donor tree is a kaleidoscope of monarch butterflies. Their transformation and annual voyage paint a picture of strength, resilience and hope—a reflection of the spirit of the neighborhood, its residents and the new center.
In addition to generous donors, the neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area is made possible through a first-of-its-kind partnership between JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s Health Care System, The City of Fort Worth, LVTRise, WestAid and other trusted partners. More than just a clinic, it serves as a health care hub, connecting individuals and families to services that support every facet of well-being, from personal safety and medical care to food security, financial stability, and strong family foundations.
For the complete story behind the center and information about its services, visit Cook Children’s website. To help support Cook Children’s Promise to improve the health and well-being of every child in our care and communities, visit cookchildrenspromise.org.
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