Winter 2008 - Arkansas Children's Hospital

DONORSPhilanthropy OrganizationHonors Two ACH SupportersFrances Buchanan and Glazer’s Distributors of Arkansas were recentlyhonored for their outstanding philanthropic achievements at the NationalPhilanthropy Day luncheon, presented by the Association of FundraisingProfessionals – Arkansas chapter.Both were nominated by the ACH Foundation for the many ways theyhelp the hospital raise much-needed funds for children.Buchanan, a member of the Auxiliary since the 1990s, was namedOutstanding Volunteer Fundraiser. As a member of the ACH FoundationBoard of Directors since 1994, she helped lead the hospital through a successful$30 million campaign from 2001-2004 and also co-conceived of andchaired the first Miracle Ball for ACH, held in 2006.In addition to Buchanan’s tremendous commitment as a volunteer atACH, she has also been a consistent donor. For the past three years, she andher husband, Sam, have been members of Children’s Circle of Care, a societythat honors individuals and family foundations who give $10,000 or morea year to their local children’s hospitals.Buchanan’s commitment to children is personal. After a long battle withkidney disease, her daughter, Katie, required a kidney transplant in 1985, andBuchanan selflessly donated one of her own kidneys. At the AFP luncheon,she talked about the ordeal and the people she saw every day – nurses, parents,housekeepers, volunteers – who helped others by giving time or talents.“I thought, ‘How could we not help, too?,’” Buchanan said at the event.“Not participating has never been an option for my family, and asking othersto join our efforts comes in the most natural and heartfelt ways.”According to John Bel, president of the ACH Foundation, Buchanan is astrong advocate for children and for Arkansas Children’s Hospital.At the event, Richard Levi commemorates the occasion with hisfamily, (from left) son Michael, wife Debi and son Lance.Frances Buchanan celebrates her OutstandingVolunteer Fundraiser award with husband, Sam.“Frances Buchanan believes strongly in the mission ofthe hospital and works tirelessly on its behalf to createawareness and raise needed funds for support,” says Bel.“She is such a valuable person to our mission. We lookforward to her leadership for many years to come.”The state’s largest liquor wholesaler, Glazer’sDistributors of Arkansas, was named OutstandingPhilanthropic Organization. Glazer’s has been in businessin Arkansas since 1944, during which time the companyhas helped many non-profit organizations, includingACH.Glazer’s provides beverages for numerous ACH benefits,including the Miracle Ball. The company is alsoinvolved in many other non-profit events throughout thecommunity and the state, working more than 150 differentcharity events in the last year.“Glazer’s is a wonderful partner to Arkansas Children’sHospital,” says Jennifer Selig, senior development officerin the ACH Foundation. “They have contributed to somany of our events and have helped take them to thenext level. Their partnership is truly amazing and verymuch appreciated. Glazer’s is a wonderful communitypartner and friend.”Richard Levi, Glazer’s district state president, says helpingthe community has always been important to the family-ownedbusiness.“We have been committed for many years to the conceptof investing in the communities where we live bysupporting charities and causes,” says Levi. “By making adifference in our communities, we are making an investmentin our collective futures. By assisting ArkansasChildren’s Hospital, we can use our corporate resourcesto assist children and their families at their time of direneed. It is a privilege to be able to give.”11