CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Stars of Texas Gala honors Bill and Linda Pennington

The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation held its annual Stars of Texas Gala on May 2 honoring Bill and Linda Pennington for their years of passionate service to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos.

The longtime community business leaders served on the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation board of directors and continue to maintain an inspiring record of volunteerism for the hospital’s ministry.

"Bill and Linda volunteer for a variety of community initiatives. The hospice wing at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, generously supported by the Penningtons, has been an invaluable addition," said John Navarrette, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation board member. "Designed to resemble a comforting home environment, the wing has significantly benefited families seeking hospice care, with dedicated nursing staff providing compassionate support."

As Hays County’s premiere annual black-tie event, the Stars of Texas Gala also featured entertainment from ‘90s country cover band Straight Tequila Night. Funds raised through the gala totaled more than $188,000, which will benefit the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos radiology department for the purchase of a Trident Specimen Radiology System, an integral piece of 3D mammography equipment.

The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation was established in 2022 (formerly Central Texas Medical Center Foundation founded in 1982). The foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to cultivate philanthropy and increase awareness and financial support for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos. Today, the foundation continues to fund innovation, technology, capital facilities and equipment, community health, and wellness programs, while looking for creative and meaningful ways to support advancements in clinical excellence at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos.