Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2011 -- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children will host a fun-filled “Christmas in July” celebration for patients and their families. Using their off-season transportation, Santa Claus will arrive in a red Dodge Viper and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a silver Dodge Viper to spread holiday cheer at the hospital. Patients will participate in holiday activities, such as garland making and reindeer decorating, before taking pictures with Santa Claus. This will be the 12th year that Santa will be making an early visit to TSRHC.

The “Christmas in July” event takes place on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 9am – noon at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children2222 Welborn StreetDallas, Texas 75219.

About TSRHC
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopaedic conditions, such as scoliosis http://www.tsrhc.org/scoliosis-spine.htm, clubfoot http://www.tsrhc.org/clubfoot-foot-disorders.htm, hip dysplasia http://www.tsrhc.org/hip-dyslasia-perthes.htm and hand disorders http://www.tsrhc.org/hand-disorders.htm, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Admission is open to Texas children from birth up to 18 years of age. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family's ability to pay. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit http://www.tsrhc.org.