On October 10, Scottish Rite for Children is celebrating a huge milestone as it marks its centennial year
of giving children back their childhood. For a century, this remarkable institution has provided excellent care and
introduced many innovative treatments in pediatric orthopedics to become a world leader in healing children’s muscles, joints and bones.

Scottish Rite was established in 1921 amid the polio epidemic. A group of Texas Masons approached Dallas’s first orthopedic surgeon, W. B. Carrell, M.D., about providing treatment to children affected by polio, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. Soon after the clinic opened, word began to spread about a one-of-a-kind place made specifically for kids, attracting families from across the state.

“For 100 years, Scottish Rite for Children’s mission has never wavered,” said Robert L. Walker, president and CEO. “Throughout the years, each staff member, volunteer, trustee, friend and donor has focused on how we can improve the lives of the children we serve locally and around the world.”

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This October, Scottish Rite for Children officially turns 100, and congratulations are in order as this remarkable institution has been giving children back their childhood for a century. Scottish Rite for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric orthopedic centers. The organization serves our community by treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive outstanding treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay, and there are three locations in North Texas — Dallas, Frisco and The Star in Frisco — to serve the growing pediatric patient population.

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Since 1921, for 100 years, Scottish Rite for Children has provided unparalleled care to children with orthopedic conditions, so they can have healthy and happy childhoods. To celebrate this major milestone, Scottish Rite is investing in its future to make the next century as bright as the first by embarking on its first-ever capital campaign. Bob Walker and Dr. Daniel Sucato share more about Scottish Rite for Children. 

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While there is constant construction and change in North Texas, one place has withstood the test of time and Scottish Rite for Children is marking a century in Dallas.

From patient to employee, Scottish Rite has impacted Emily’s entire life. She first came to Scottish Rite more than a quarter century ago as a young patient and now she works as a full time employee in the Pharmacy department. 

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Wake up to something good. Every morning, NBC 5 Today is dedicated to delivering you positive local stories of people doing good, giving back and making a real change in our community. Scottish Rite for Children is reflecting on their history while celebrating its 100th birthday this month.

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Scottish Rite for Children is celebrating a huge milestone as it marks its centennial year of giving children back their childhood. For a century, this remarkable institution has provided excellent care and introduced many innovative treatments in pediatric orthopedics to become a world leader in healing children’s muscles, joints and bones.

“For 100 years, Scottish Rite for Children’s mission has never wavered,” said Robert L. Walker, president and CEO. “Throughout the years, each staff member, volunteer, trustee, friend and donor has focused on how we can improve the lives of the children we serve locally and around the world.”

Read the full article.