CHRISTUS Health announces 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Child in Tyler

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation proudly announces Lilli Halifax as the 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) Miracle Child, representing CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. During the announcement, Tyler Mayor Don Warren presented Lilli with a key to the city, symbolizing the start of her year-long role as an advocate for pediatric health care and a beacon of hope for children across the community.

Each year, CMN Hospitals members nationwide select an ambassador to serve as the voice of children treated at their local hospitals. These ambassadors champion the charitable needs of pediatric care in their communities. By sharing personal experiences and inspirational stories, hospital champions and their families demonstrate the vital importance of local, unrestricted fundraising in meeting the needs of children and families.

“We’re honored to have Lilli represent CHRISTUS Health as our CMN Hospitals Miracle Child for the coming year,” said Christina Mosier, CMN Hospitals program manager at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation. “As a nonprofit hospital, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide the exceptional care every patient deserves. Lilli’s story is a powerful reminder that every donation helps transform lives and advance pediatric health care.”

Born with Goltz Syndrome, Lilli has faced numerous tests and surgeries with courage and support from the CHRISTUS CARES pediatric team. Affectionately known as “Silly Lilli,” she embraces life with curiosity and resilience. Passionate about content creation, she is building her YouTube channel, Lilli’s World, to inspire others with positivity and strength.

During a recent hospital stay, child life services helped Lilli feel safe and empowered—reminding us that health care is about nurturing the whole child and celebrating what makes each one unique.

As the local CMN Hospitals Miracle Child, Lilli will share her story while advocating for specialized pediatric care at community events and with donors throughout the year.