May 15, 2008 - US Soccer’s Kacey White visits Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Bryan’s House during her “week off” in Texas

After being introduced to Athletes for Hope by her Women’s National Team teammates, Kacey White immediately jumped right in a got involved in her community. While home in the Dallas area, Kacey became active with two wonderful organizations in the community.

On Wednesday morning, Kacey visited Children’s Medical Center. She spent about two hours visiting various recreational areas and playrooms. In the Oncology Ward she was challenged to a game of Wii Bowling by three excited and rambunctious kids. She also visited the Cardiac Ward and played basketball and foosball with two wonderful boys.

“It was so much fun, a great way to start my day.” said Kacey. “Since it was early, I only saw about twelve kids, but I really got to spend quality time and interact with them. The hospital staff, who were wonderful, had to pull me out to rooms to move on to the next, because I didn’t want to leave.”

Kacey is planning to come back and visit the next time she is home, and the hospital staff is already excited for the next visit. Danette Tidwell, administrative assistant for the Child Life Department, expressed the entire staff’s gratitude and admiration for Kacey. “She was just wonderful,” Tidwell said, “and she is welcome back anytime!”

On Thursday afternoon, Kacey headed over to Bryan’s House to tour the program and see some of the kids. She arrived at 3:00pm, just as the 3 and 4 year olds were awake and active. She got to meet the staff and read the children a story, and even play some soccer with them.


About Children’s Medical Center
Children's Medical Center is private, not-for-profit, and is one of the largest pediatric healthcare providers in the nation. As the only academic healthcare facility in North Texas dedicated exclusively to the comprehensive care of children from birth to age 18, Children's provides patient care ranging from simple eye exams to specialized treatment in areas such as heart disease, hematology-oncology and cystic fibrosis. In addition, Children's is a major pediatric kidney, liver, intestine, heart and bone marrow transplant center. As the primary pediatric teaching facility for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, the medical staff at Children's conducts research that is instrumental in developing treatments, therapies, and greater understanding of pediatric diseases.


About Bryan’s House
At Bryan's House, we don't just care for children infected with HIV/AIDS. We provide kids affected by HIV/AIDS with the quality of life they deserve. Our primary service is medically managed child care. We also provide child development programs, support groups, play therapy, school supplies and clothes, birthday and holiday gifts, summer camp, and most importantly, hugs and understanding! Our staff, volunteers and supporters give their time and resources to ensure that Bryan's House continues to safeguard not only our children's health, but the most precious gift of all—childhood.