NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 2, 2026Hillsborough
Tijuana General Hospital Patronage launches 'Protector Estrella' monthly donation program for pediatric cancer patients
The Patronato del Hospital General de Tijuana has launched 'Protector Estrella,' a monthly donation program designed to assist children with cancer and their families with non-medical expenses. The initiative coincides with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The program provides a new financial support mechanism for families of pediatric cancer patients at the Tijuana General Hospital to cover costs outside of direct medical treatment.
Key Facts
- The Patronato del Hospital General de Tijuana launched the 'Protector Estrella' program.
- The program collects monthly donations from the public.
- Funds are intended to cover expenses for children with cancer and their families that fall outside of standard medical treatment costs.
- The launch was timed to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Who's Mentioned
personPedro Geffroy“President of the Patronato.”organizationSecretaría de Salud“Mexican health authority providing national cancer statistics.”locationHospital General de Tijuana“The hospital where the program is based.”personSherly Alcantar“A patient receiving support from the Patronato.”organizationPatronato del Hospital General de Tijuana“The organization managing the donation program.”organizationHospital General de Tijuana“The medical facility treating childhood cancer patients.”personCinthya Alcantar“Mother of a patient who left her job to provide care.”personMario Alberto Ornelas“Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the hospital.”otherProtector Estrella“The name of the new donation program.”