Energy Transfer and its management team have committed $15 million to a $5 billion pediatric campus under construction in Dallas’ Medical District.
The donation, which represents Energy Transfer’s largest philanthropic contribution, according to the company, is the latest of those supporting the joint venture between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health.
Since the initial announcement of the campus, which has been under construction since October 2024 and is expected to open in 2031, it has received major philanthropic support from Dallas-area corporations and individual donors. It’s located across from UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
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“Strengthening the communities where we work and live by addressing critical issues like health and wellness is important to us,” Energy Transfer co-CEO Mackie McCrea, said in the release.
“We are proud to support the lasting impact of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health, two organizations delivering life-changing support in our hometown of Dallas.”
Energy Transfer is based in Dallas, and is one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure companies. It has nearly 900 employees in Dallas and over 16,000 worldwide.
“We are honored to be able to step forward in this way to ensure that future generations of children continue to receive the best possible medical care,” Tom Long, Energy Transfer co-CEO, said in a statement.
“This donation represents our commitment to the bold vision of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health and the exceptional medical professionals here who provide hope and healing to families throughout Texas, and in many cases, across the country.”
The pediatric population in North Texas is expected to increase significantly by 2050, officials said in the release, underscoring the need for expanded access to high-quality pediatric care.
The new campus was “designed with collaboration and compassion at its core” and reflects input from patients, families, architects, consultants and more than 300 clinicians and leaders from UT Southwestern and Children’s Health.
It will span more than 4.9 million square feet and be anchored by Moody Children’s Hospital, which will feature 552 beds in three towers.
Energy Transfer’s gift will be recognized by naming two family lounges and a patient floor in the new hospital.
Dr. Daniel Podolsky, president of UT Southwestern and Christopher Durovich, Children’s Health president and CEO, said they appreciate Energy Transfer committing to their shared vision for the future of pediatric care in Dallas.
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