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What makes Martin Luther King Jr. Day so special? First, the man himself, who fought for freedom, equality, and dignity for all races. Second, it's the only national holiday designated a national day of service. Third, it honors the youngest and third Black man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The reasons go on and on. But at Methodist, it serves as a reminder that diversity is our strength. And it always will be.
We are proud of the Methodist Digestive Institute team for leading a campus-wide collection of appreciation notes for our service members stationed overseas during the holidays. Hundreds of Methodist Dallas employees wrote more than 800 letters! We hope that these tokens of appreciation remind our troops that they're always in our hearts!
Nearly 70 children found gifts under the tree this year thanks to employees at Methodist Midlothian. They collected toys for the Angel Tree at Cherished Impressions in Waxahachie. We love giving back to the communities we serve — especially this time of year!
Methodist Mansfield's nursing teams and hospital councils decorated and auctioned off tabletop Christmas trees to raise money for the Nurses Honor Guard. The trees were adorned with all kinds of ornaments, and the silent auction raised more than $2,000. The tree that brought the highest bids? The Paw Patrol tree by the Nurse Practice Council. How doggone creative!
Talk about an epic love story! These two have been married 52 years, so we're not surprised that they're the perfect match. One week before Thanksgiving, Liz Joe donated a kidney to her husband, Harry, at Methodist Dallas. The transplant was a success, and Harry says he's feeling better than ever after decades of diabetes led to kidney failure. The lovebirds were extra thankful to be home for Thanksgiving.
More than 100 transplant patients showed up for the drive-thru holiday party at Methodist Dallas! These survivors gave thanks for their organ donors and for the medical teams who "brought them back to life." We give thanks for them!
Our new hospital, Methodist Midlothian, is celebrating another first. These two handsome little guys, Ricky and Kingston Ayers, are the first twins born at the hospital. Congratulations to their parents, Rick and Shirley, who clearly have their hands full!
You know it's a good day when there's a free concert on your front lawn! That's what happened recently when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra came to Methodist Dallas with The Concert Truck to play for our healthcare heroes. Thank you for the beautiful music!
Today's honored veteran is Robert Danage, a manager in pastoral services at Methodist Midlothian and a U.S. Navy Reserves Chaplain Corps for 10 years. He loves working for a Military Friendly® employer due to Methodist's commitment to serving those who gave so much for our freedom. He's also proud to represent an organization whose tradition is rooted in Christian values and one that strives for excellence, fairness, and diversity in its workforce. See more:
David Nguyen is one of the veterans we're proud to honor for this coming Veterans Day. He is a nurse in the resource department of Methodist Dallas. He's also a captain and officer in charge of the intermediate care ward in the U.S. Army. He was attracted to Methodist by our great reputation and community involvement. What's more, working for a Military Friendly® employer means a lot. "I wouldn't be able to fulfill my military or family obligations without Methodist support," he says.
