Timeline
1954 - The first ball was held on January 30th at the Texas Hotel and netted $9,000. The legendary Harry Winston of New York was the
first official jeweler. Debutantes modeled the jewelry and chance tickets were sold for prizes, beginning traditions that continue
today.
1959 - The first engagement books were published and evolved over the years into today's memory keepsake book, "The Jewel."
1960 - Jewel Charity's mission was clearly established and remains the same today – to raise funds
to provide quality health care to all children in need, regardless of their families' ability to pay.
1973 - Donors became known as “Angels” with contribution levels from $1,500 to $25,000 plus.
1985 - Cook Children's Hospital merged with Fort Worth Children's Hospital to form Cook Children's Medical Center.
1989 - The new Cook Children's Medical Center opened its doors and has become one of the most respected pediatric hospitals in the
country
1990 - Jewel Charity presented its first $1 million check to Cook Children's Medical Center.
1998 - A new record of giving was set with a $2 million gift.
2006 - A gift of over $3 million was given to Cook Children's.
2007 - A gift of over $3.4 million was given to Cook Children's for uncompensated care, additional software for the recently installed iMRI machine to combat neurological diseases, and cochlear implants to bring sound to children with profound hearing loss.
2008 - A gift of over $3.5 million was given to Cook Children's for uncompensated care. Jewel Charity also provided funds for the Hematology and Oncology program and the Behavioral Health program; both making innovative strides in saving children and restoring them to normal, healthy lives.
2009 - Jewel Charity's gift of over 3.7 million to Cook Children's went to uncompensated care and the expansion of the NICU from 54 beds to 100 neonatal intensive care units.
2010 - Jewel Charity provided funding for the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Capital Campaign in addition to raising funds for uncompensated care. A gift of over $3 million made the grand total given to Cook Children’s over $52 million.
2011 - In addition to uncompensated care, Jewel Charity’s gift will also help fund the Cancer Center and the Henry House Teen Room located in the Child Life Zone. The Jewel Charity office moved to 5020 Collinwood Avenue.