Hospital leaders said Intocable’s donation is helping transform both family areas and staff spaces, creating an environment focused on comfort and healing.
SAN ANTONIO — Award-winning Tejano and Norteño group Intocable made a special stop at CHRISTUS Children’s on Tuesday. The band donated $130,000, which helped revamp rooms on three floors in the hospital.
Members of the Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning band were there for the blessing of the new spaces, located on the ninth, 10th and 11th floors. One of the spaces is a family room designed for parents and relatives.
“You took away a lot of stress from this long stay that me and my daughter have been through,” said Isabel, a mother who has spent 18 days in the hospital with her child.
Hospital leaders said Intocable’s donation is helping transform both family areas and staff spaces, creating an environment focused on comfort and healing.
“We do music for a living. It is a blessing just to do music,” said lead singer Ricky Muñoz. “The community has given so much to us and we can give back in other ways to the community.”
CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation staff emphasized the importance of providing areas where families can decompress.
“Even having something like extra light in a room, or uplifting pictures, those are all things we take into account when providing patient care,” said Josh Rendon with the foundation.
Rendon said these renovations do create a positive environment.
“It is a huge impact,” he said.
Hospital officials said the improvements made possible by Intocable’s donation will have a lasting impact on families and staff for years to come.
“They need a space where they can breathe and regroup and care for themselves,” said Britney Carrasco of CHRISTUS. The updated family room now includes a washer and dryer so families don’t have to leave the hospital for basic needs.
Intocable is currently on tour and will perform Wednesday night at the Freeman Coliseum.
Muñoz said performing in San Antonio always feels special because the city “feels like home.” He also shared this reminder about giving back, especially this time of year.
“If you are in a good position, and if you can help, it is all about helping out,” he said. “It is great for the soul. It is great for other people as well.”