Turner-Cook Society

Our History

Cook Children's humble beginnings trace back to the early 1900s and two women who wanted to make a difference - Ida Turner and Matilda Nail Cook.

With a desire to care for children in need, Ida Turner helped found the Fort Worth Free Baby Hospital in 1918. A decade later, Matilda Nail Cook dedicated her oil royalties to build W. I. Cook Memorial Hospital. These two entities would eventually merge to become Cook Children's.

The humanitarian impact of these two trailblazing women is beyond measure and they're forever remembered for saving countless generations of lives

Leave your legacy

Join us in ensuring the future of Cook Children's. Planned giving is for all stages of life and all capacities of wealth. Whether you'd like to donate today or design a plan that benefits Cook Children's long after you're gone, you can feel good knowing you're shaping the future of pediatric health care for generations to come.

The Turner-Cook Society honors those who, like our founders, have a heart and passion for the children of our community. Qualifying gifts for membership include bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, gift annuities, life insurance, retirement plans and select real estate gifts.

Your Benefits

Recognition

• Your name prominently displayed at each of our medical center atrium donor walls under Turner-Cook Society.
• Opportunities for additional recognition throughout the medical center for irrevocable documented gifts.

Estate planning resources

• Informational estate and tax planning content, provided quarterly
• Access to estate planning starters
• Guidance for loss of a loved one

Special Cook Children's Health Foundation events

• Invitations to the annual Turner-Cook Society luncheon honoring our members
• Invitations to special events and seminars provided by members of the Planned Giving Advisory Council

Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of joining Turner-Cook Society.