AUSTIN, Texas - (Sept. 30,
2011) - Dell
Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member
of the Seton Healthcare Family, is honored to be selected as
the sole beneficiary of the 2012 Statesman Capitol
10,000 sponsorship proceeds. The 35th annual race, the
largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation, will
take place on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Austin.
Dell Children's, the premier health care provider for children
in Central Texas, provides top quality medical services for
babies, children and young adolescents in 46 counties and
beyond. The hospital had nearly 130,000 patient visits in
2010.
In 2007, Dell Children's moved to its current location in the
Mueller community - a larger facility to meet the demand for
pediatric care in one of the nation's fastest growing regions.
While a further expansion of the hospital was always in the
plans, the project was moved up two years earlier than expected
because of the growing demand for pediatric medical care.
Development of a third wing for beds is expected to break
ground in mid fall 2011.
All race proceeds will go toward the construction of the
three-story wing. The addition will add 72 patient beds,
increasing the capacity of the hospital by 40 percent.
"Dell Children's mission is to provide the highest quality
medical care for community children," said Bob Bonar, president
and chief executive officer, Dell Children's Medical Center.
"The generous donation from this year's race will help fund a
project that will serve the critical health care needs of more
children and families in Central Texas."
"We are proud to support the fundraising efforts of Dell
Children's Medical Center and are privileged to help ensure
that this premier medical facility can continue to meet the
medical needs of the community," said Jann Girard, Statesman
Capitol 10,000 race director.
The Statesman Capitol 10,000 began in 1978 with 3,400
participants. In 2011, nearly 23,000 runners and walkers
participated, including 2,000 H-E-B partners (employees). H-E-B
will return for a third year as presenting sponsor for the 35th
anniversary race.
The race begins at 8 a.m. on March 25, 2012. The Austin
American-Statesman, presenting sponsor H-E-B and other event
sponsors will grant the race sponsorship proceeds to Dell
Children's at the starting line on Congress Avenue and Barton
Springs Road.
"We look forward to race day and to the Austin community's
participation in our beloved event for fun, fitness and a great
cause," added Girard.
Registration for the 2012 Statesman Cap 10K begins October 3,
2011 online at cap10k.com. For more race
information, please contact Jann Girard at (512)
445-3598.
Seton is proud to have four hospitals – the only hospitals in Central Texas - that have earned the