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A Patient's Perspective
Overcoming weight
Andy Anzaldua received sobering news last year at his annual doctor visit. His pediatrician warned him that he may have high cholesterol due to his weight. Andy was in the highest percentile in weight for a child his age. After blood tests were completed, the warning became a reality: 10-year-old Andy had high cholesterol. Andy needed to make life-altering changes, and fast. Andy always loved to eat and was the tallest kid in the class, but that day at the doctor, Andy’s mom, Lucy, knew her thoughts of “He’s a kid, he will grow out of it” were no longer an option. Lucy signed Andy up for the Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle program at Cook Children’s. Although Andy was reluctant, he joined the program and realized this was his turn-around point. With family support, a nutritionist and an exercise program, Andy has already lost 20 pounds and his cholesterol has dropped. According to Lucy, “As Andy’s confidence grew he gained this incredible will power. All of it just became his new way of life. I saw an incredible transformation.” He completed a one-mile run in the fall and decided his next goal will be the Cowtown 5K at the end of February, the same one his mom runs.
Read more about Andy’s journey on our Cook Children’s blog:
Over the Weight – an interview with Andy.
My son’s a “new person” – Andy’s story from his mom’s perspective.
Donor Spotlight: WBAP
WBAP Cares for Cook Children's
WBAP’s first gift to Cook Children’s came in 1991. Since then WBAP and its listeners continue to give to Cook Children’s through various events. Under the leadership of morning personality, Brian Estridge, WBAP is once again supporting Cook Children’s and our Promise.
Tune in to Brian, Friday, February 10, beginning at 5 a.m. as he celebrates Cook Children’s during the WBAP Cares for Cook Children’s on-air event. You can donate now in support of Brian’s efforts by visiting the WBAP giving page on our Cook Children's website.
WBAP can be found on your radio dial at 820AM or 96.7FM and online at www.wbap.com
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Employees give back
Each year, employees are invited to give back to Cook Children’s through the Employees Care program. Since Employees Care began in 1999, Cook Children’s employees have joined together in donating nearly $3 million to directly support our patients through one time and per pay period gifts to Employees Care.
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