EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network hosted the third annual El Paso Children’s Hospital Celebration Day at La Nube on Monday.

This private event, supported by the Ace Foundation, saw patients and their families for a day of exploration, creativity, and shared experiences at La Nube, a science and children’s museum.

The celebration aims to honor the strength and resilience of young patients while also highlighting the impact of local support, as the event also serves as a fundraiser.

According to the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation, funds raised through the Children’s Miracle Network remain in the region, directly benefiting patient programs and services at El Paso Children’s Hospital.

Speaking to KFOX14/CBS4 on Monday, Alexa Velazquez, Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, said she is excited families could come and celebrate at the event.

“We just want to celebrate with them that they are no longer at El Paso Children’s Hospital, and they were able to come out and celebrate with other families. We’re just happy to have them here. We’re excited that we’re able to provide this for families that maybe they weren’t able to ever afford to come to La Nube,” Velazquez said.

According to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, it has raised over $9 billion since 1983.

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