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Presented by

903 West Martin, MS 1 – 2 / San Antonio, Texas 78207
phone (210) 358-9860 / fax (210) 358-9862
www.UniversityHealthSystem.com/Foundation
Board of Directors
Terrell McCombs
Chair
Jeanne Bennett
First Vice Chair
Larry Kurth
Second Vice Chair
George B. Hernández, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
James Adams
Raymond Aguillon, Jr.
John Boyd
Alexander Briseño
John H. Calhoon, MD
T. Patrick Duncan
Linda Elliott
Frank Garza
Yvonne Gonzales
Randy Harig
William L. Henrich, MD
J. Rick Lewis
Joe C. McKinney
Pamela Otto, MD
T. John Parsi, DDS
Steven J. Pritchard
Janice Ricks
David Sanders
David Spencer
Nicolas E. Walsh, MD
Karla Wentworth
Ruben D. Zamora
Irwin D. Zucker
living Proof.
We’ll be there when you need us.
Terrell McCombs
Chair
University Health System Foundation
A Charitable Organization
It’s your hospital. University Hospital, owned by the people of Bexar County, is the lead adult and pediatric trauma
center for all of South Texas. In partnership with the UT Health Science Center School of Medicine, the very highest
level of care is here for you and your loved ones every day, around the clock, when you need it most.
Thousands of personal stories are living proof of the medical miracles occurring every day at University Hospital.
Since 2006, at the annual Medical Miracles Gala, we have shared astounding stories of survival, the moving accounts
of individuals and families who held on to hope and ultimately found healing thanks to the expertise of your hospital
and this community’s support for its lifesaving mission.
Meet our 2013 Medical Miracle honoree.
a little girl who was hoping to see the circus.
On June 28, 2012, 6-year-old Leana Mendoza and her family climbed into their truck
at their Laredo home and headed out to see “the Greatest Show on Earth.” At that
moment, they couldn’t have imagined that trip to the circus would result in Leana
being airlifted to University Hospital to fight the greatest battle of her young life.
It happened so quickly. They didn’t even see the other car jump the curb and plow
into them.
Leana’s baby sister, strapped tight in her car seat, was unharmed. The injuries sustained
by Leana’s mother and stepfather were immediately apparent – broken bones and
lacerations. Leana’s injuries weren’t so obvious and, in fact, went undetected for two
days. When her fever hit 105 and her stomach began to swell, Leana’s mom knew
something was really wrong. More tests revealed severe internal damage.
Within minutes, AirLIFE was flying Leana to University Hospital, where the Pediatric
Trauma Team was preparing to rush her into surgery. They knew she was critical.
They knew what needed to be done to try to save her life. They also hoped this little
girl would be a fighter, because they knew they couldn’t do it without her.
Hear the rest of this remarkable story at the 8th annual Medical Miracles Gala. Thanks to the strength and faith of
this little girl and her family, combined with the expertise of the Pediatric Trauma Team led by Dr. Lillian Liao,
assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Trauma at the UT Health Science Center School of Medicine, Leana is
in first grade, getting stronger each day and looking forward to one day marrying Justin Bieber.
Please take this opportunity to support San Antonio’s academic medical center and be a part of our lifesaving mission.
Express your commitment to attend this unforgettable event by returning the enclosed form to reserve your table.
Proceeds will benefit the University Health System Foundation.
Thank you for helping build the future of healthcare in our community.
Sincerely,