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WATCH: Texas Children’s Hospital Gives Teen Patients Unique Prom Experience

More than 50 patients attended the inaugural hospital-wide prom

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According to Texas Children’s Hospital on Friday, May 11, patients attended the Hollywood Nights-themed prom. Patients enjoyed refreshments and sweet treats before hitting the dance floor. The teens enjoyed a night of glitz, glam and fun.

  • A patient’s mom looks on as her son dances at Texas Children’s Hospital’s inaugural prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    A patient’s mom looks on as her son dances at Texas Children’s Hospital’s inaugural prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients danced to music during prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients danced to music during prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Texas Children’s inpatients and outpatients alike enjoyed the event. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Texas Children’s inpatients and outpatients alike enjoyed the event. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients enjoyed a night with their friends. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients enjoyed a night with their friends. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Before entering the event, patients arrived via a red carpet. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Before entering the event, patients arrived via a red carpet. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • A photo booth was the patients’ first stop upon arrival. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    A photo booth was the patients’ first stop upon arrival. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Texas Children’s Child Life staff got in on the fun. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Texas Children’s Child Life staff got in on the fun. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients pose on the red carpet at prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients pose on the red carpet at prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients pose on the red carpet at prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients pose on the red carpet at prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients were all smiles on the red carpet. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients were all smiles on the red carpet. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Texas Children’s patient, Ella, had a special date to the prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Texas Children’s patient, Ella, had a special date to the prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Texas Children’s therapy dog, Pinto, donned a bowtie for prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Texas Children’s therapy dog, Pinto, donned a bowtie for prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Pinto made a special visit to Ella’s room before the big dance. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Pinto made a special visit to Ella’s room before the big dance. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Makeup artists from Sephora helped attendees look and feel their best. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Makeup artists from Sephora helped attendees look and feel their best. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Drybar stylists were on hand to style prom-goers’ hair. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Drybar stylists were on hand to style prom-goers’ hair. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Patients were treated to a makeup application from Sephora artists. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Patients were treated to a makeup application from Sephora artists. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Texas Children’s patient, Ella, smiled after her hair and makeup appointment. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Texas Children’s patient, Ella, smiled after her hair and makeup appointment. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • Kendra Scott provided patients with a piece of jewelry of their choice. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    Kendra Scott provided patients with a piece of jewelry of their choice. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
  • More than 50 patients attended Texas Children’s inaugural hospital-wide prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
    More than 50 patients attended Texas Children’s inaugural hospital-wide prom. (Photo Credit: Photo via Texas Children's Hospital/CJ Martin Photography)
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