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Unlike other charity golf tournaments, KidSwing is all about kids helping kids. Junior committee member Lauren Biedermann and her dad, Jay, talk to Good Day about the tournament. It’s a nine-hole, best-ball scramble for players age 5 to 18. There’s no entry fee but players are asked to raise at least $100 through sponsors. That money benefits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a medical interpreter, and my primary role is to serve as a communication link between staff, patients and their families. I also…
During their time at Scottish Rite for Children, 12-year-old Livvy and 13-year-old Georgia found inspiration from the doctors, nurses and fellow patients who supported them through scoliosis. \"This place will always have…
Ethan, of Richardson, Texas, has a deep passion for sports, especially baseball. As a dedicated catcher, the 11-year-old transforms into the reputable “Monster,” a nickname he earned for his fearless and determined…
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an administrative assistant for pediatric neurologist and neurophysiologist Ashley N. Hacket, M.D. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?The most…
Fort Worth ISD is celebrating significant gains in 2025 STAAR test scores, with most grade levels and subjects showing improvement and several surpassing district targets. At a recent board meeting, the district…
18-year-old Fernanda was diagnosed with scoliosis in sixth grade. \"It was difficult, but I just had to keep going through it,\" Fernanda says. Her experience at Scottish Rite for Children transformed from…
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 2. By Kristi Shewmaker Meet Hanna, a 12-year-old of Flower Mound, Texas, who loves listening to music while drawing; Bella, a 13-year-old all-around athlete…
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a research coordinator for the spine team. I assist the spine doctors, fellows, residents and students with their research. What is the…
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a bioengineer in the Movement Science Lab at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco. We use high-speed…
Whether she is spiking a volleyball over the net or racing others in cross country, 17-year-old Olivia enjoys an active lifestyle with intensity, grit and heart. “Both sports have taught me about…
