Fall 2011 - Arkansas Children's Hospital

CONTENTS2PATIENT PROFILE:Jenna AdamsAs an infant, Jenna Adams (left) spent154 days at ACH struggling with issuesrelated to congenital 3heart disease.Now Jenna is an active 9-year-old wholoves spending time playing outsidewith her sister Olivia.ACHPATIENT PROFILE:Brayden JonesWhen Brayden Jones was 9 doctorsdiscovered a tumor in his chest that wasdoubling in size every 424 hours. Aftertwo years of a three-year treatmentregimen for leukemia, Brayden is cancer-freeand back to one of his favoriteactivities — playing golf with his dad.Will Golf 4 Kids andColor of Hope GalaThis northwest Arkansas two-dayfundraising powerhouse raised$920,000 this year. Two days of golfingwere followed by the Color of HopeGala,12which capped an elegant eveningof dining, dancing and auctions byinviting guests to visit the the candy"bar" for some parting goodies.n HOSPITAL & RESEARCH589Also In This IssueResearch MentoringACH Prepares to Celebrate 100 YearsHarvey and Bernice Jones Chair Conferredn GIVING TO ACH101114Jerry LangleyStan and Kay ClarkBobby and Becky PetrinoARkANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALBOARD OF DIRECTORSDorsey Jackson, ChairTom Baxter, Vice ChairJ. French Hill, SecretaryMark McCaslin, TreasurerTimothy Martin, MD, Chief of StaffPat McClelland, Past ChairJonathan Bates, MD, President & CEOJohn Bale Jr.Ron ClarkHaskell DickinsonEdward DrillingTamika EdwardsHarry C. Erwin IIIJeff GardnerCharles M. Glasier, MDPaul HartJudge Marion HumphreyRichard F. Jacobs, MDJennifer JamesonRESEARCH INSTITuTERon Clark, ChairRoss Whipple, TreasurerRichard F. Jacobs, MD, PresidentMary Aitken, MDJonathan Bates, MDEdward DrillingDee Ann EnglishDebra Fiser, MDJohn Fowlkes, MDACH FOuNDATIONJonathan Bates, MD, ChairCharles B. Whiteside III, Vice ChairJohn E. Bel, PresidentMyrna AdamsPat AllenRitter ArnoldSharon BaleTrav BaxterGinger BlackmonFrances BuchananWilliam ClarkRobert G. CressHarry C. Erwin IIIBeverly FitzpatrickHayden Franks, MDRobin GeorgeBill HannahAnne HickmanACHiever StaffDiane MackeyHolly MarrKathy McConnellBarbara MooreBeverly MorrowWilliam R. Morrow, MDJeffrey NolanDaniel Rahn, MDSkip RutherfordMark SaviersAnna StrongCharles B. Whiteside IIIEllen GrayMark MillsapKathy Bennett PerkinsRobert Porter, MDDaniel Rahn, MDMark SaviersSharon LambMark LarsenJim McClellandBobbi McDanielBarbara MooreRobert Porter, MDSara M. RichardsonPatrick SchueckBelinda ShultsWitt Stephens Jr.Stephen L. Strange Sr.Celia SwansonMarianne ThompsonSue TrotterTom WomackEditor:Chris McCreightSenior Writer:Kila OwensDesign:Lori Barlow, The Graphic Design + Web Shop, Inc.Photographers:Kelley Cooper, ACH Foundation StaffContributors:John Gregan, Phaedra Yount,ACH public relations departmentTHE ACHIEVERis published byArkansas Children Hospital Foundationfor friends of ACH.1 Children’s Way, Slot 661,Little Rock, AR 72202-3591501-364-1476 • FAX 501-364-3644TDD (hearing impaired) 364-1184archildrens.org

PEDIATRIC CAREJennaPatient Profile:AdamsBorn with congenital heart defects,9-year-old Jenna spent the first fewmonths of her life in the cardiovascularintensive care unit (CVICu) at ACH.--n Kila OwensIn 2000, Jenna Adams was born in Jackson, Miss., with congenitalheart disease.Jenna was in and out of her local hospital for the first month ofher life before a physician referred her to Arkansas Children’sHospital. She was admitted to ACH on January 18, 2001, a dayher mother, Tosha, will never forget.“They knew immediately when we arrived at ACH that Jennawas one sick little girl,” she says. “When the doctor informed usshe probably would not make it through the weekend, we wereabsolutely heartbroken.”As doctors worked to save her life, Jenna was added to the hearttransplant list. Her situation was very critical because she had somuch fluid in her body and around her heart. During the nextthree months, Jenna fought for her life.In April, doctors were finally able to perform surgery to repairher mitral valve, which controlled the blood flow in her heart.“The doctors told us that if this surgery was successful, shecould be removed from the transplant list,” says Tosha. “They wereso optimistic, which made us feel better even as we felt completelyhelpless.”The surgery went well, but Jenna’s recovery was slow. In May,she suffered a severe setback when her heart stopped beating.Doctors were able to make her heart start beating again, but theyinstructed the family she might not live through the night.“We called our family in and each of us said our goodbyes,which was so hard,” says Tosha. “Then – it was a true miracle –she stabilized and started getting better. We were astounded.”In May, Jenna had another heart surgery to further repair herheart. On June 21, 2001, Jenna was sent home after spending 154days at ACH. She returned to ACH every two weeks for the nextfew months and then gradually was reduced to monthly visits.-As she grew older, Jenna participated in dance and school activitieswith her peers, with no heart problems. Now 9, Jenna, who lives inWisner, La., recently had a health scare when she began experiencingan irregular heartbeat.“After all these years of being pretty healthy, we were so scared whenwe realized she was having heart issues again,” says Tosha. “ACH gaveus a heart monitor so we can keep an eye on it, and we will continueour quarterly visits so they can keep an eye on her condition.”Tosha is thankful for the care her daughter has received.“Everyone has always been so helpful to us at ACH,” she says. “Idon’t drive four hours to ACH because I want to; I drive there becauseI want my daughter to have the best care in the world. ACH saved mychild’s life and I will always be grateful.”Tosha and Bryan Adams with Jenna, who spent 154 daysat ACH, receiving treatment and several surgeries for acongenital heart defect.3

PEDIATRIC CAREAfter being diagnosed withacute lymphoblastic leukemia,with a tumor in his chest thatwas doubling in size every 24hours, Brayden Jones underwentan intense regimen ofchemotherapy at ACH to shrinkthe tumor. The cancer is nowgone, but Brayden still hasanother year of treatments.Through it all, his mom saysBrayden has been brave andmaintained a great attitude.n Kila OwensPATIENTPROFILE:Brayden11-year-old Brayden,who was diagnosedwith leukemia twoyears ago, is nowcancer-free, butcontinues to visitthe hospital4JonesIn April 2009, 9-year-old Brayden Jones began havingtrouble breathing. His parents took him to the localemergency room, where doctors ordered a chest x-ray.“When I first saw his chest x-ray, I immediatelyknew something wasn’t right,” Brayden’s mother, Lisa,says. “His left lung was barely visible because of a hugemass in his chest. When the doctor pulled us aside andtold us Brayden had leukemia, we just cried and cried.”Brayden and Lisa flew to Arkansas Children’sHospital on an Angel One helicopter, while Bryan,Brayden’s father, made the drive from northwestArkansas to Little Rock. Once at ACH, Brayden wasadmitted to the Donald W. Reynolds PediatricIntensive Care Unit (PICU), where doctorsimmediately begin working to save his life.Brayden had a mass in his chest that was doubling insize every 24 hours, pushing his airway aside and puttingpressure on his organs. He was diagnosed withacute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).“Young kids like Brayden who come in withleukemia are very, very sick,” says Dr. Robert Saylors*,Brayden’s physician. “Historically, this type of ALL wasaggressive and had a very low cure rate, compared toother pediatric leukemias. But, through research donehere at ACH and at other children’s hospitals, we nowhave really excellent treatment protocols for kids likeBrayden. The cure rate for his condition is now at least85 percent, which is just amazing.”Once he was stabilized, doctors placed Brayden onan intense regimen of chemotherapy to shrink the mass.Fortunately, the tumor began to shrink and after fourdays, Brayden was transferred from the PICU to theHematology/Oncology Unit.“We knew moving out of the PICU was a great stepin Brayden’s recovery, but it was also a cold dose of realityfor us,” says Lisa. “We saw sweet little ones withbald heads and IV poles and reality hit us. We realizedthis is what the next stage of this battle would look like.”Brayden went home to Bella Vista after 10 days at ACH.“Right before we were discharged, Dr. Saylors told usthat Brayden had come to ACH as one of the sickestchildren he had ever seen, but was leaving as one of thehealthiest,” says Lisa. “We were overjoyed, but it washard to hear. We just had no idea how sick our little boywas.”He began receiving a weekly treatment at a clinic inNorthwest Arkansas, with a monthly visit to Little Rock.“One of the reasons the hospital helps me so much isbecause I know I’m not the only one dealing with this,”Brayden says. “There are other kids, just like me, whoare battling cancer, and I can visit with them. Thatmakes me feel better.”Brayden’s cancer is gone, but his treatments will continueuntil August 2012.“When we first started Brayden’s treatments in August2009 and they told us he would need three years oftreatment, 2012 just seemed so far away,” Lisa says. “It’shard to believe in less than a year he will be finished. Wehave come to be so comfortable with the staff at ACH.”Brayden is doing so well now thanks to the amazingcare he’s received there and we never want to take thatfor granted.”Brayden, a 6th grader, enjoys playing golf with hisdad and watching sports.*Robert L. Saylors III, MD, a member of the ACH medicalstaff, is holder of the Jaxon C. Lee – Robert L. Saylors III,MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncologyand associate professor, UAMS College of Medicine.To learn more about Brayden and his amazingfight against cancer, click the “Videos”tab on www.archildrens.org and choose“Brayden’s Story” from the menu to theright.

RESEARCHEach summer, physiciansand scientists at ACHand the ACH ResearchInstitute introducestudents like Chris Ryanto careers in medicineand research.research Mentoringengaging the nextgeneration of Doctorsand scientistsn John GreganAs he enters his senior year at the University ofArkansas, Chris Ryan is applying for medical schooladmission. Chris, a biology major, participated in theSummer Science Program at the Arkansas Children'sHospital Research Institute (ACHRI).This summer, Chris assisted his mentor, Dr. SamSmith, chief of pediatric surgery at ACH, in examiningrisk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis, a condition inwhich the bowel wall becomes inflamed, leading toinfection and tissue death. It is the most common gastrointestinalsurgical emergency for newborns, yetdespite intensive study, its causes are not fully understood.Dr. Smith’s study results may uncover possibleprevention strategies. Through his involvement in theSummer Science Program, Chris found his exposure tothe clinical aspect of medicine enjoyable and his handsonexperience with research exciting, adding to theenthusiasm he has for his future.Many high school students want to spend the summerbefore their senior year at the pool. Maggie Beetstra,however, spent her summer examining vast pools of data.Maggie, now a senior at Episcopal Collegiate School inLittle Rock, interned with the Biostatistics Program atACHRI. Maggie’s primary project focused on understandingknown disparities in life expectancies ofArkansans between the state’s southeast and northwest corners. Under the supervisionof her mentors, Maggie pooled data from the UAMS College of Public Health onhealth indicators for each Arkansas county. Maggie’s analysis was presented to theArkansas State Health Assessment group.Maggie, already a successful student planning her future, found that her internshipallowed her to see different aspects of ACH and ACHRI and confirmed her goal toearn a doctorate in mathematics and sciences and to focus her career on research.Chris and Maggie represent the 22 high school and college students who took partin the Summer Science Program at ACHRI this year. These students receive opportunitiesfor hands-on understanding of basic science, clinical trials and community-basedresearch, provided by ACHRI researchers who volunteer their time. The experiencesare significant for students exploring their scientific interests and determining theireducational choices and career possibilities.“Our research community is privileged to support these future researchers as theywork toward their goals,” says Dr. Richard Jacobs,* ACHRI president. “At the sametime, we salute the ACHRI researchers and their teams who give their time andexpertise to host and supervise tomorrow’s researchers.”The program is a joint project of ACHRI and the UAMS Department of Pediatrics.ACHRI applies funds it receives from the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, created asthe major research component of the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act of 2000, tosupport the Summer Science Program.*Richard Jacobs, MD, is president of ACHRI, a member of the ACH medical staff,the Robert H. Fiser Jr., MD Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, and professor and chairmanof the department of pediatrics, UAMS College of Medicine.5

EDuCATIONOfficers from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office work with teenagersat the Drunk-Text Driving Challenge. Teens and their parents wereexposed to the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.Teens Learning SAFE Techniques, Thanks to Donor SupportIN ARkANSAS, TEENS AREDyING IN CAR CRASHES ATRATES TWO TImES THAT OFTHE REST OF THE COuNTRy.DRIVINGTheInjury Prevention Centeris leading the ArkansasDrive Smart Challengeand Drunk-Text DrivingChallenge to teach teensthe importance ofsafe driving.66Sliding behind the steering wheel of a car is an important rite of passagefor teenagers all over the state. Learning to drive is an exhilarating act of independence,but too often, teenagers are unprepared for their time behind the wheel.In Arkansas, teens are dying in car crashes at rates two times that of the rest ofthe country. The Injury Prevention Center (IPC) at ACH, with donor support, isworking to reverse those statistics by implementing and expanding several teendriving programs.Arkansas Drive Smart ChallengeLaunched in 2010, the Arkansas Drive Smart Challenge is a peer-leadershipproject aimed at increasing seat belt use and decreasing cell phone use while teensare driving.A group of students at each school brainstorm, create, implement and evaluatethe most effective methods of sharing safe driving messages in their schools. Sixhigh schools across central Arkansas participated in the challenge during thespring 2011 semester. Each school that participated saw improvement in at leastone of these behaviors.The Injury Prevention Center is working to bring the Arkansas Drive SmartChallenge to high schools across the state. This fall, the program will be broughtto schools in Ashley, Boone, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew and Marion Counties.Funding for the Arkansas Drive Smart Challenge comes from The AllstateFoundation, the Arkansas Highway Safety Office and FedEx Freight.Drunk-Text Driving ChallengeTeenagers and their parents were encouraged not to driveintoxicated or inTEXTicated at the Drunk-Text DrivingChallenge held in April in Little Rock.nFacilitated by the IPC’s “Drive By the Rules. Keep thePrivilege.” community demonstration study funded througha National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)grant, the event focused on the dangers of drinking anddriving and texting and driving.Both teens and their parents had the opportunity toexperience what impaired driving feels like by wearing FatalVision goggles, which simulate a range n of blood alcohollevels.Each was then challenged to drive gator carts through aset course with a law enforcement officer by their side. Notone teenage driver completed a clean drive while wearingthe goggles. Teens were also given the opportunity to textand drive to see how easily distractions impair driving.“Distracted driving is a serious issue,” says Holly Choate,IPC operations manager. “For us to be able to do somethingfun to get a serious message out is extremely important.”Parents and teens interested in learning moreabout safer teen driving can find more informationat www.archildrens.org.

PREVENTIONNatural Wonders:The State of Children’s Health in ArkansasThe recent Natural Wonders updateincludes the latest snapshot of children’s healthin Arkansas. The report shows that while muchwork remains, many improvements have beenmade, with the help of the Natural WondersPartnership Council, since the publication ofthe first report in 2007.Arkansas children have better chances forgood health than ever before, with new lawsthat protect them beginning at birth andgoing well past the day they earn their driver’slicenses. Additional investments intheir education, dental care and mentalhealth are also giving kids in the stateadvantages they have never had, accordingto a comprehensive report released by ACHand more than 20 health care providers,state agencies and other organizations concernedabout children’s well-being whomake up the Natural Wonders PartnershipCouncil.The findings are published in the third editionof Natural Wonders: The State ofChildren’s Health in Arkansas, a report thatexamines the needs of the state’s youngest citizensand provides an update on efforts to addressthe biggest risks faced by Arkansas kids, includinginfant mortality, traumatic injury and mentalillness.The complete Natural Wonders report isavailable on the ACH website atwww.archildrens.org/NaturalWonders.Those interested also may call 501-364-1574for more information.ACH Teams up with mercy Healthto Provide Health Education in SchoolsMany of the leading causes of death for children and teens in Arkansas arepreventable – from injury and violence to obesity. Studies show that healtheducation for children has the potential for positive, long-term impact.As part of its ongoing commitment to bringing better health to the youthof Arkansas, several years ago Arkansas Children’s Hospital identified aninnovative health literacy program that it began providing to a number ofschool districts throughout Arkansas. Now, ACH is being joined by MercyHealth System, which operates four hospitals in Arkansas, to make theHealthTeacher program available to many more school districts in the state.HealthTeacher is an online health education program with classroom-readyK-12 grade lesson plans aligned to both national and state health educationstandards. The program provides training and support to teachers, includingnon-traditional health educators, and provides them with the materialsneeded to impart important health knowledge and skills.The collaboration between ACH and Mercy Health will allow theHealthTeacher program to be available to 63 additional school districts with170 schools. The program will now serve a total of 409 schools and approximately210,000 students.“We are pleased to partner with Mercy Health to take one more steptoward ensuring the healthiest future possible for Arkansas’ most preciousresource – our children,” says Scott Gordon, ACH executive vice president,who oversees the HealthTeacher initiative and other outreach activities.“With Mercy’s help we are able to nearly double the Arkansas schools we areable to assist.”ACH makes Flu Vaccinations mandatoryfor Employees and VolunteersAs ACH continues to put the health and safety of patients atthe forefront of all its efforts, it has made flu vaccinations forall employees and volunteers mandatory in order to safeguardpatients, visitors and fellow employees from the flu. The newpolicy does make exceptions for documented medical and religiousreasons.“Many of ACH’s most vulnerable patients are too young ortoo sick to be vaccinated, so it is up to us to do everything wecan to protect them,” says Craig Gilliam, ACH director ofinfection control. “We have always strongly encouraged fluvaccination for our employees, but we have been workingtoward making it mandatory for the last few years.”ACH joins a growing number of hospitals, including children’shospitals, across the nation that are adopting similarpolicies.7

HOSPITAL NEWSArkansas Children’s Hospital prepares tocelebrate its 100th birthday in 2012A Birthday of BirthdaysSince 1912, Arkansas Children’s Hospital hasopened its doors to serve children and families.From its beginning as the Arkansas Children’sHome Finding Society, the welfare of children hasbeen our center, our purpose.In its infancy, ACH was a place where orphanscould receive health care to prepare them foradoption. In the decades since, the hospital hasmatured into one of the most renowned andrespected pediatric hospitals in the country.Throughout 2012, ACH will reflect upon ourpast, celebrate the miracles of our present, andtake the opportunity to look forward to the nextcentury of service to children and families inArkansas and beyond.Leading a diverse group of volunteers, staff andboard members are Trudy and Tom Baxter, chairsof the ACH 2012 Centennial Committee.The Baxters have a long association with thehospital that began with their son Trav’s time as apatient more than 20 years ago. Today their servicecontinues through board and volunteer activitiesand includes Trav.“We are so honored to be working with thisfine group of people who are so dedicated to thework of making a better, healthier future forArkansas children,” says Tom. “The committee isplanning to celebrate the hospital’s birthdaythroughout the year, with new activities and atestablished events, with the goal of celebratingall who helped us get to this point and continuingthe conversation of how we continueour work for children into the next century.”Trav Baxter is president of the ACHCommittee for the Future and serves on theACH Foundation board of directors. As ayoung boy, Trav had the Ilizarov procedure, abone-lengthening surgery, performed at ACHby Dr. James Aronson, the physician who pioneeredthe procedure in North America. Dr.Aronson continues to practice at ACH and heand Trav have remained good friends.“Our son’s experience at ACH alone wouldhave made us fans for life, but our years of volunteerand board service have given us such awider perspective of the depth and breadth ofwhat this hospital has done for our state. Weare glad to be part of a project that we hopewill show Arkansans what a gem we have,” saysTrudy.The committee is planning some specialevents to mark the occasion as well as incorporatingthe 100th birthday celebration intomany existing activities. Check the sidebaron this page for some of the key celebrationactivities.Arkansas Children’s Hospital100th BirthdaykEy CELEBRATIONACTIVITIES;December 2011kickoff of Centennial yearat miracle BallEmployee kickoff of Centennial yearLaunch Centennial Website –www.ach100.org;march 2012ACH Documentary airing onlocal television stationsCentennial issue of ACHiever;march 5, 2012 – ACH BirthdayDaylong birthday celebration;Summer 2012Opening of new South WingDo yOu Have an ACH Story?Were you or a family memberonce a patient at ACH? If youhave a story, we'd like you toshare it as we prepare to celebrate100 years of care, loveand hope.8As the state’s only pediatric medical center, we are proudthat Arkansas Children’s Hospital will celebrate its centennialanniversary in 2012. Over the last 100 years, we havetransformed from a small orphanage to a 29-city blockhospital campus with 316 beds and three intensive careunits – all to provide kids in Arkansas with the very bestchances for good health and recovery.We never want to forget those early days, the foundationon which world-class care was built. We are lookingfor people who have stories from Arkansas Children’sHospital over the years. We are interested in hearing frompatients, families and employees who experiencedcare, love and hope at Arkansas Children’sHospital over the last century.Anyone who wishes to share a story isencouraged to send it by e-mail toachfdn@archildrens.org or by mail to ArkansasChildren’s Hospital Foundation, 1 Children’sWay, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.You can also submit your story, photos andvideo online at www.archildrens.org.

HOSPITAL NEWSAt his investiture ceremony,Dr. Robert Morrow celebratesreceiving the Harvey andBernice Jones Endowed Chairin Pediatrics with his wife,Susan.morrow Installed as Holder ofthe Harvey and Bernice JonesEndowed Chair in Pediatrics“I have made my home in Arkansasbecause of generous peoplesuch as the Joneses who werewilling to invest in the future ofchildren and pediatric medicine.”— Robert morrow, mDWhat Is anENDOWED CHAIR?An endowed chair creates a permanent fundusing earnings to provide ongoing financialsupport for clinical, research and educationopportunities for the holder and his orher department. Endowed chairs are anextraordinary resource as ArkansasChildren’s Hospital works to attract,recruit and retain the best medical leaders.Currently ACH has 28 endowed chairs withfunding in process for two more and apriority list of at least four more chairs tobe funded by 2014.In September, Dr. Robert Morrow*, was installed as the third holder ofthe Harvey and Bernice Jones Endowed Chair in Pediatrics.This endowed chair was funded in 1995 with a $1 million gift from theHarvey and Bernice Jones Charitable Trust. The chair supports research, educationand clinical care for the department of pediatrics at ACH.Bernice and Harvey Jones owned Jones Truck Lines, one of the largest privatelyowned truck lines in the United States. After selling the company in1980, the Joneses continued to make a difference in the lives of those aroundthem. Through the trust and the Harvey and Bernice Jones Foundation,their legacy has continued to support countless charities and institutions.Dr. Morrow, who has been at ACH for 15 years, said during the ceremonythat he made his home in Arkansas because of generous people such as theJoneses who were willing to invest in the future of children and pediatricmedicine.“I am grateful for and challenged by this chair and the vision of theJoneses to make Arkansas a better place,” said Dr. Morrow. “This is a dramaticand challenging time in medicine. We have done well with our workin the hospital, but it is now time to move beyond our four walls and workto better coordinate care in our communities in order to have a more seamlesssystem of health care. I plan to use funds from this chair to support educationand programs that will help us reach those goals.”Dr. Morrow formerly held the David and Stephanie Clark Endowed Chairfor Pediatric Cardiology.*Robert Morrow, MD, is senior vice president for medical affairs at ACHand professor of pediatrics and associate dean for children at UAMS.9

Kila Owens# ( '#*)' ,( $'# $*' -'( $ ''-#!- #+' () $$) # ' #(( !'#.( $(%)!)' ,)#((# ) ' "" ' '+ " ""' $ !'#.( '! $ ' '$*% $ $#$'( ,$(*%%$') ) $(%)! ,) ##*! )( $ $' "$'Four years ago, Jerry Langley was excited about the arrival of his firstgrandbaby. As the due date for Emma Grace approached, he grew moreand more excited.“I was thrilled to pieces to have a granddaughter to spoil!” he says.During her pregnancy, Jerry’s daughter-in-law, Erika, battled severe highblood pressure. Doctors monitored her condition closely, but threemonths early, Erika began experiencing contractions.“She went to the emergency room in El Dorado and they sent herstraight up to Little Rock,” Jerry says. “It was not a good situation.”Emma Grace was born 15 weeks early, weighing only 1 pound, 3ounces and measuring only 11 inches long. Not doing well, she was transferredto ACH a few weeks after she was born.“She was the tiniest baby I had ever seen,” says Jerry. “She looked like aBarbie doll in her incubator. They had no diaper that fit her so they useda cotton ball. The doctors told us to be prepared for her not to make it.We were so worried.” Over the next few weeks, Emma Grace made slow and steadyprogress. Doctors told her parents she had to weigh five pounds beforeshe could leave the hospital, and she reached her goal weight threemonths after she was born. She also needed to stay on oxygen for thenext few months as her lungs continued to develop.After being released from the hospital, Emma Grace made weeklyvisits to ACH, so doctors could monitor her growth. When she was 6months old, she no longer needed oxygen support.“Everyone who took care of Emma Grace while she was at Children’swas so nice and accommodating,” Jerry says. “It was because of hertime there that I decided I wanted to help the hospital in some way.”Jerry began volunteering for Log A Load For Kids, a group of loggersand forestry leaders who raise money for ACH. As he became moreinvolved with ACH, he decided to do even more.In 2008, he became a member of Children’s Circle of Care, anorganization of individuals, couples and family foundations who supportACH with annual gifts of $10,000 and more.“I choose to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital because I want tohelp other children like Emma Grace,” he says. “We have to take careof the kids, because they cannot take care of themselves.”Emma Grace, now almost 5, has no complications from her time inthe hospital. She enjoys dancing, laughing and hanging out with Jerry,or “JC,” as she calls him.For more information on Children’s Circle of Care, please contactKim Montez in the ACH Foundation at 501-364-1250 ormontezka@archildrens.org.'!' )( -' ''- #!- )$ " *#&* $#)$#)$ ) $(%)! , -'( $ %*'( #$!# $#)##)!*()$" $#+')! ''- )$$#) ) ' )$ ) $(%)! )$ ($! )'$* '')) ($# %'"' *)$# $*( $' $!!)$' '(# %)"' ( '#*)'"" ' ,$ ,( %)#) ) $# ''- ) ) *)$# ' ($! $' ,) '+# !! $ ) %'$('$" ) (!10

DONORSDonor Profile:Stan and Kay ClarkStan and Kay Clark are pleased with the care theirgranddaughter received at ACH and made a gift to ACHto ensure that other children and families can benefitfrom the same care.n Kila OwensThe Clarks, whosegranddaughter Journeyreceived treatment at thehospital, recently namedACH as the beneficiary ofa charitable gift annuity.Even through difficult, stressful times, Stan and Kay Clark haveexperienced the care, love and hope of Arkansas Children’s Hospital.In December 2010, the Clarks’ first grandchild, a baby girl namedJourney, was born in Little Rock. The Clarks, who live in Muskogee,Okla., came down to meet their granddaughter for the first time four daysafter her birth.“Journey was just perfect in every way,” says Kay. “From her head toher toes, she was an absolutely sweet, adorable baby.”Eight days after she was born, Journey’s parents noticed she hadstopped breathing. They immediately called an ambulance, rushing theirnewborn daughter to ACH. Journey was admitted to the Donald W.Reynolds Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where she was placed onoxygen and life support.“Seeing our newborn granddaughter in the PICU is definitely one ofthe worst things I have ever experienced,” says Stan. “It was hard to seeher there and know we could not help her.”Journey, who never recovered from the loss of oxygen, passed away sixdays later. Her official diagnosis was sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS). The Clarks were deeply affected by the loss.“It was very, very hard those first few days, weeks and even months,”says Kay. “But we kept talking about how, even in the midst of such a terribleexperience, the staff members at the hospital were able to keep uspositive. Everyone we encountered – from the chaplains to the doctors tothe nurses – was wonderful to us and very helpful throughout the entiretime.”The Clarks had recently received an inheritance from the estateof a relative and were looking for something substantial to do withthe money, to help make a difference for others.“We talked about donating the funds to several very worthwhilecauses and organizations, but Arkansas Children’s Hospital justkept coming to the forefront for us,” says Stan. “The way we weretreated during our time there was just amazing. Everyone was sokind and thoughtful to us. And the way everyone took such wonderfulcare of sweet Journey just blew us away.”The Clarks created a charitable gift annuity for the hospital.“Through the charitable gift annuity, Stan and Kay are able tosupport the hospital and receive tax benefits, while also receivingfixed payments for life,” says Jennifer Carlisle, senior vice presidentof the ACH Foundation. “This gift was a great way for the Clarksto honor the memory of their granddaughter while ensuring futurechildren and their families will benefit from the same wonderfulcare and support they received at ACH.”“With this donation, we want to help thehospital provide amazing care to otherchildren, just like staff members didfor our granddaughter,” says Kay.“Through this gift, we wantJourney’s legacy to live on, helpingother kids who aren’t able tohelp themselves.”For more information oncreating a charitable giftannuity, or to discuss otherplanned giving options,please contact Melissa Stilesin the ACH Foundation at501-364-5308 orstilesml@archildrens.org.11

SpeciaCHILDREN’S mIRACLE NETWORk HOSPITALSWill Golf 4 Kids and Color of Hope RaiseNorthwest Arkansas was awashin chocolate brown in August, as the18th annual Will Golf 4 Kids tournamentand fourth annual Color ofHope Gala were held. These twoevents, which are the largest combinedfundraiser of the year for the hospital,raised $920,000 in net proceeds.More than 1,100 golfers participatedin the tournament, which was heldover two days at Kingswood GolfComplex in Bella Vista. The “color of hope” this year was chocolate, asthe more than 1,200 attendees wore their best brown outfits to theColor of Hope Gala.The golf tournament had its own color theme this year, going“green” as organizers placed an emphasis on recycling all trash.Typically, at the end of the two-day tournament, 100 industrial-sizedbags are filled with trash from the event, including the eating area andthe golf course. This year, with recycling measures in place, the tournamentproduced only one bag of trash, making the tournament 99 percentwaste-free.The golf tournament and chocolate-themedgala raised a record-breaking amount,benefiting children across the statethrough the support of South Wing constructionand the Centers for Children in Lowell.The Gala, held at the John Q.Hammons Center in Rogers, featureddinner, live and silent auctions, anddancing to the sounds of MemphisSoul Revue.The family of Brayden Jones, an11-year-old from Bella Vista andpatient at ACH, spoke about theirexperiences at the hospital. In honorof Brayden’s time in theHematology/Oncology Clinic at ACH, a Color of Hope Challenge donationdrive was held during the event.During the challenge, guests were invited to help fund construction ofhematology/oncology infusion rooms for the new clinic in the SouthWing, set to open in 2012. The Color of Hope Challenge raised$158,000, thanks in part to a $50,000 match by MARS & Wrigley.Will Golf 4 Kids and the Color of Hope Gala are organized by a volunteercommittee of Walmart suppliersand community leaders. Thisyear’s proceeds will supportconstruction and expansionof the Neonatal andCardiovascular IntensiveCare Units in the newSouth Wing and theCenters for Children inLowell.Presenting SponsorCo-PresentingThe Will Golf 4 Kids tournament went “green” this year,as trash from the event was recycled or composted. At theconclusion of the two-day, four-flight tournament, MikeSewell, co-chair of Will Golf 4 Kids, reveals that only one55-gallon bag of trash was sent to a landfill.12

$920,000 for KidsEach year, nearly 1,000 golfers roll onto the courses at KingsdaleGolf Complex in Bella Vista during the two-day Will Golf 4 Kidstournament.From left: Lori and Steve Collins, gala co-chairs and Neile Jones,KNWA anchor and co-emcee, at the Color of Hope Gala.Lisa Jones, mom of Brayden Jones, an 11-year-old fromBella Vista and cancer patient at ACH, speaks at the Color ofHope Gala about their experiences at the hospital, while dad,Bryan, looks on.lSponsorsFounding SponsorDuring the Color of Hope Gala, guests are invited to participate inthe Color of Hope Challenge to help fund construction of hematology/oncologyinfusion rooms in the new South Wing at ACH. Witha match of $50,000 by MARS & Wrigley, the total amount raisedwas $158,000 — enough to help fund six infusion rooms. Thepledge forms for the donation drive were in the shape of M&Ms inhonor of presenting sponsor MARS & Wrigley.13

DONORSAs Becky Petrinolooks on, ArkansasRazorbacks footballcoach BobbyPetrino signs andpresents a poster toa young patient atArkansas Children’sHospital during ateam visit inSeptember.Heart patient Tristan Hamilton visits with Razorback players(from left) Elton Ford, Colton Miles-Nash, Chris Smithand Alvin Bailey as ACH Child Life specialist Jana Teaglelooks on.Bobby and Becky Petrino Donate $250,000 to ACHIn September, Arkansas Razorbacks Football CoachBobby Petrino and his wife, Becky, announced a $250,000donation to ACH to support construction of the SouthWing. To celebrate the Petrinos’ gift, the new familylounge and waiting area in the Cardiovascular IntensiveCare Unit (CVICU) will be named in their honor.Coach Petrino also announced the creation of a golftournament to benefit the hospital. The inaugural BobbyPetrino Charity Golf Classic will be held June 18, 2012,at The Country Club of Little Rock.“Becky and I chose to support Arkansas Children'sHospital because we believe in the mission of this amazinginstitution,” said Petrino. “As parents, we know the importance of having such a facilityhere in our state.”The Petrinos made the gift announcement during a press conference at ACH thenjoined about 15 Razorback football players to visit with patients and host a mini peprally in the playroom.“We are very grateful to not only Bobby and Becky Petrino, but also the entireRazorback football organization,” said Dr. Jonathan Bates. “The gift from the Petrinoswill help ACH continue to deliver the highest quality medical services in an environmentthat promotes and supports our commitment to family-centered care, and ourpatients were absolutely delighted to receive a visit from members of the Razorbackfootball team.”14unique Donation Brings$100,000 for ACHIt was all lights, cameras and fast-talking atthe Barrett-Jackson September auction in LasVegas when a 1948 Lincoln Continentalcustom convertible donated by Jerry Langley ofSmackover (see page 10) was auctioned tobenefit ACH. Barrett-Jackson is a premier auctionhouse for collector cars and its four annualauctions are televised live on the SPEED network.The car sold for $100,000 with all proceedsbenefiting ACH.Going once... Goingtwice...

CHILDREN’S mIRACLE NETWORk HOSPITALSRoundupLog A Load For kids Heading TowardAnother Record-Breaking Fundraising yearOn August 11, DairyQueen partnered withChildren’s MiracleNetwork Hospitalsacross North Americafor Dairy Queenmiracle Treat Day.Citizens of Arkansassupported ACH byvisiting Dairy Queenswhere proceeds fromBlizzard Treats soldbenefitted the hospital. At the Bella Vista location,ACH patient Reid Dunivan dropped in to thankDairy Queen staff and customers for their generoussupport.Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores in Arkansas,Louisiana and Oklahoma sold cardstock during the month ofSeptember to benefit ACH. The 12 locations raising funds forACH collected $48,388. The stores in this market were amongthe highest fundraising districts for the company, and theMorrilton store raised more than $10,000.Who knew wearingjeans to workand raisingmoney for children'shospitalscould be so muchfun? OnSeptember 14,ACH staff andemployees of businessesacross thestate found outAs part of CMN Hospitals’ miracle Jeans Day, theywore jeans to work for a small donation, whichaccumulated to more than $10,000 for the patientsand families at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.The Phi mu – Epsilon Rho Chapter at Lyon College inBatesville held its annual Dance Marathon inOctoberand raised $5,200 for ACH. The event was held for12 hours and the group raised money through sponsorshipsand raffles.As a national sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Log A Load ForKids chapters throughout the country raise funds for their local children’s hospitals.Loggers and other members of the forestry community make up the six local chaptersof Log A Load For Kids in Arkansas and are making a difference for the kids atArkansas Children’s Hospital. Each of the chapters raise money for ACH in variousways, including special events and golf tournaments.Arkansas Log A Load For Kids has raised more than $5.4 million for ArkansasChildren's Hospital since 1993.More than 400 people took advantage of a cool location at the August DrewCounty Log A Load For Kids event on the University of Arkansas at Monticellocampus. The event raised $65,000 for ACH through live and silent auctions, cardraffles and table sponsorships. Dr. Candice Clark Dye, a pediatrician in the ACHEmergency Department, spoke at the event and thanked Log A Load For Kids fortheir commitment to the Trauma Unit and emergency care.The River Valley Log A Load event was held at the LV Williamson Boys andGirls Club in Russellville in September. More than 700 people from the RiverValley and surrounding areas attended the record-breaking event, where $114,000was raised.Also in September, the Bradley County Log A Load event was held inHermitage. The fish fry, along with live and silent auctions, raised more than$40,000.In October, the logging and forestry community came together and raised morethan $106,000 for Arkansas Children's Hospital at the Sheridan Log A Load ForKids event. In addition to the auction highlight of 17 loads of logs, there weremany other live and silent auction items for bidders to consider.Although the annual Log A Load fundraising campaign does not end untilDecember 31, it is estimated that the Arkansas events combined raised more than$450,000 for Arkansas Children’s Hospital in 2011. This ranks the Arkansas groupas the top fundraising location for the National Log A Load for Kids program. Allthe proceeds from this year’s efforts will go toward the new Trauma Center andEmergency Department in the ACH SouthWing expansion.Mike Pennington and grandson Asherenjoy the Drew County Log ALoad event in August. A LogA Load volunteer since theprogram began in 1993,Mike was recently honoredby the Arkansas ForestryAssociation as the firstArkansas Log A Loadfor Kids Volunteer ofthe Year.15

COmmuNITy EVENTSKitchen & Bath concepts homeexpo events raise funds for achThe sixth annual Home Expo, hosted byKitchen & Bath Concepts of Little Rock, washeld in September and raised $33,000 forACH.The three-day event included a previewnight party and a two-day home show featuringa silent auction of related items such ascounter tops, sinks and interior design services.All proceeds from the auction benefited ACH.Kitchen & BathConcepts ownersFran (left) andMichael (right)Lanari, anddesigners AndreaWilliford andKristi Bradfordpresent a $33,000check to KimDuPas (middle)with the ACHFoundation.Kitchen & Bath Concepts owners, Franand Michael Lanari, donate the proceedsfrom the Home Expo each year in honor oftheir children. Their 10-year-old son hadopen-heart surgery at ACH when he was aninfant.“We could never repay what ACH hasdone for our family,” says Fran. “Their workmust continue.”Ash Grove Cement Hosts GolfTournament to benefit ACHThe ninth annual Ash Grove CementGolf Tournament, coordinated by acommittee of Ash Grove employees,was held at the Texarkana Golf Ranchin September with 200 golfers participating.The event raised more than$30,000, which will be designated tothe Burn Center and the patient carefund at ACH.The idea for the tournament as afundraising activity came after an AshGrove employee was a patient in theBurn Center at ACH.“ACH is a great organizationwith a great heart. Ourcommittee realizes theimpact ACH has on somany people in so manyways," says Rendell Irwin,chair of the tournament,whose now 30-year-olddaughter was saved by ACHas an infant.carney Williams law firmDesignates $27,000 to achLittle Rock law firm directsremainder of settlement fromclass action lawsuit to hospital.What happens with unclaimed money froma class-action lawsuit? In one recent case, thatunallocated money resulted in a $27,000 gift toACH.The gift came from Carney Williams BatesPulliam & Bowman, PLLC, as the remainder ofa class-action settlement. Under the terms ofthe settlement, unallocated monies were to bedonated to a charitable organization and thefirm chose ACH.“Everyone in our firm recognizes the importanceof Arkansas Children’s Hospital,” saysDarrin Williams, JD, LLM, partner at CarneyWilliams. “We wanted to direct these funds to anorganization that would help as many people aspossible. All of us, and everyone we know, havebeen positively affected by ACH in some way.”Carney Williams hopes to direct other settlementfunds to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.“We certainly want to help the hospital anyway we can, and even though this isn’t a traditionalway of donating, we want to encourageother firms to do the same,” says Williams.16

Members of theBentonville HighSchool tennis teamprepare to take onRogers High Schoolin the Ace Cancerevent, which raisedfunds through theTeen CancerChallenge tosupport the newcancer clinic atthe Centers forChidlren inLowell.Teens in Northwest Arkansas HelpRaise Funds for New Cancer ClinicTeen volunteers havebeen doing theirpart this fall to helpThe CancerChallenge raise$25,000 for the newpediatric hematology/oncologyclinicat the Centers forChildren in Lowell.The Cancer Challenge organization in northwestArkansas has pledged $25,000 to Arkansas Children’sHospital to support the new pediatric hematology/oncologyclinic at the Centers for Children in Lowell. An anonymousmatching gift will double the gift at the end of 2011.The gift will support startup funding for the new clinic,which began operating in late October.“We are so excited to have quality, pediatric cancer carein northwest Arkansas,” says Tina Waggener, executivedirector of The Cancer Challenge. “Having a local cancerclinic will save travel time and expenses for families, andchildren will have the priceless support of their families andfriends close by.”A portion of the funds was raised through two Teen Cancer Challenge events.The Cancer Challenge is a non-profit organization that advocates and supports cancercare in northwest Arkansas.Photo by Eric MolleCOmmuNITy EVENTSyou Can Help kids. at ACH ,Every gift, large or small, helpsArkansas Children’s Hospitalmake sick kids better. When yougive to ACH, you help us providecare, love and hope forchildren who come through ourdoors seeking the very best inmedical care. Giving to ACH isan investment in the future.Hosting a fundraiser in yourcommunity or through yourbusiness can be an exciting andinnovative way to generatefunds for ACH. With your support,we can treat children withall types of illnesses, diseasesand injuries, including cancer,birth defects, muscular dystrophy,and accidental injuries.If you are interested in hostinga fundraiser to benefitArkansas Children’s Hospital,please contact us at 501-364-1476 or achfdn@archildrens.orgto speak with a member of theACH Foundation staff or torequest a copy of our specialevent guidelines and event proposalforms.,Hank’s FineFurniture PromotionBenefits ACHDuring the month of September,Hank’s Fine Furniture locations throughoutArkansas donated a portion of theirsales to benefit kids at Arkansas Children'sHospital. This is the 19th year Hank’s hassupported ACH. This year’s donation was$20,000, bringing the company’s totalgiving to $491,500.With Hank’s locations in five statesincluding Arkansas, owners Hank Browneand family have been long-time supportersof local children’s hospitals and more than 12years ago began donating a portion of the company'sprofits from their annual month-longanniversary sale to the local children’s hospitalsnear their 15 store locations."Local children’s hospitals have been selectedfor our annual charitable commitment becausewe believe these hospitals impact the lives ofchildren and families in the communities weserve,” says Browne. “We feel privileged to beworking for such worthy organizations andcauses."17

COmmuNITy EVENTS“kickn’ It for kidney kids”Northside Rotary kidney Walkathonin Fayetteville Raises $12,000“Kickn’ It for Kidney Kids” was the slogan for the Kaptain Kolby team at theSeptember Northside Rotary Kidney Walkathon in Fayetteville. Kolby Eilandreceived a kidney transplant in 2005 at ACH and his team is usually the biggestat the annual event. Kolby’s mother, Stephanie Eiland, was recently recognized bythe American Association of Kidney Patients as one of the year’s most influentialand inspirational volunteers for her work with the Kidney Walkathon.The event, which is in its sixth year, is held to raise awareness and funds forkidney disease. Activities included a two-mile walk, children’s sprints, a silent andlive auction, food and games. This year $12,000 will be designated to the kidneyprogram at ACH.Debbie Brady, a social worker who works with kidneypatients at ACH, poses with patient Kolby Eiland, theleader and inspiration for the biggest team of participantsat the Northside Rotary Kidney Walkathon in Fayetteville.English Channel ChallengeAttempt at English Channel Swim byACH Dad Raises $12,000 for the HospitalFour years ago, Steffan Sarkin did notswim. Several months ago, he undertookone of the most grueling swim challengesin the world: swimming the EnglishChannel, a 21-mile stretch of waterbetween England and France.Steffan undertook the physical andfundraising challenge in honor of thetwo-year anniversary of his son Noah’srecovery from a critical head injuryreceived while playing soccer. Four neurosurgeonsat ACH worked on Noah andthe surgery was a great success. Today,Noah continues to play soccer and lead ahealthy teenager’s life at age 13.“Our family was blessed beyond imaginationthat day,” says Steffan. “Our purposein raising funds for ACH is tocelebrate the successes of ACH, like Noah, and support thecontinuation of that work.”Steffan began his swim on September 23, 2011, and swamfor six hours, covering 12 of the 21 miles. While he did notmake it to the end, Steffan reports he had an amazing experienceand was encouraged by the support for Noah andArkansas Children’s Hospital, which he says is the real winnerin this challenge.“In taking on this challenge, we hope to do a little part toensure that every child tucked in at night at ArkansasChildren’s Hospital can experience an environment wherethey feel like a child and not just a patient,” says Steffan,referring to the many programs and services beyond physicalcare that ACH offers to patients and families.Noah Sarkin, now 13, suffered acritical brain injury two years ago.Noah’s experience at ArkansasChildren’s Hospital led his father,Steffan, to take on the challenge ofraising money for ACH by swimmingthe English Channel.18

CIRCLE OFFRIENDSCircle of Friends events heldAugust – November 2011:AuXILIARy GROuPSQuarterlyRoundupThe Harrison Regional Chapter experienced the sweet tasteof success with its a la Carte event in September at NorthArkansas College. Twenty-two area restaurants were inattendance and the chapter raised $15,000.Special Events:• Arkansas River Valley, a la Carte, $17,000• Circle of Friends Leadership Forum, $1,080• Faulkner County, Kid’s Yard Sale, $738• Faulkner County, Tailgating for Tots, $16,000• Faulkner County, U.S. Pizza Fundraiser, $250• Garland County, Bike Rally, $822• Garland County, Paws for a Cause,Lake Hamilton IntermediateSchool, $2,100• Harrison, a la Carte,$15,000• Harrison, HelmetDrive, $3,492• Lawrence CountyPhone Phrenzy,$10,000• Lawrence County,Strawberry’s TakeOut, $2,076• Magnolia, HamburgerLunch, $1,600• Northwest Arkansas, FallCarnival, $12,000SAVETHE DATEFundraising “u”January 21, 2012JOIN THE CIRCLECircle of Friends members work to promote children’shealth through education, advocacy and fundriaisngfor Arkansas Children’s Hospital. There are 11 COFchapters statewide, including Arkansas River Valley,Faulkner County, Greater Fort Smith, Garland County,Greene County, Harrison Regional, Jefferson County,Lawrence County, magnolia, Northwest Arkansasand Texarkana uSA.If you are interested in joining a group,please contact the ACH Foundation at501-364-1476 or emailcircleoffriends@archildrens.org.Committee for the Future Golf ClassicNabholz team (from left) Bill Hannah, Stan Hobbs,Don Shelton and Robert Unwer at the Committee forthe Future Golf Classic.Members of the ACH Committee for the Future (CFF) hosted their 20thannual golf tournament at the Eagle Hill Golf Course in Little Rock inSeptember.More than 200 golfers tee'd up on a beautiful fall day all to benefit patientsat ACH. The event raised $30,000 and will be designated toward constructionof the South Wing expansion.Special thanks to presenting sponsor Nabholz Construction, Eagle SponsorWindstream Communications, Birdie Sponsor Arkansas Farm BureauInsurance Companies and lunch sponsor First Security. The event was cochairedby Chris Kemp and Jeremy Cobb.Committee for the Future is a group of young professionals from centralArkansas who raise funds and awareness for ACH through the golf tournamentand several other events throughout the year. For more information aboutCFF, please contact Jill McIlroy at 501-364-1865 or mcilroyje@archildrens.org.19 19

AuXILIARy GROuPSD E S I G N E D B y A C H P A T I E N T SGreetingsThis holiday season, send care, love and hope throughthe mail with holiday cards designed by ArkansasChildren's Hospital patients.Seven patient-designed holiday cards and cards by featuredartist kelley Cooper are currently on sale. Alsoavailable for purchase are classic cards from previousyears, t-shirts, gift tags, ornaments and medical play kits.The holiday card project is the oldestfundraising project of the Arkansas Children’sHospital Auxiliary and this year is sponsored byJones and Son Diamond and Bridal Fine Jewelry.TREENathan Wilder, 6Charleston, ARCard sponsored byRiggs BenevolentFundNATIVITyCamden Tucker, 7Springdale, ARFor information about orderingHoliday Cards,visit archildrens.org/holidaycardsSPARkLE STARKatelyn White, 9Little Rock, ARCard sponsored by Rosie Wilson,Auxiliary past-presidentSLEIGHSophia Phelan, 8San Antonio, TXCard sponsored by GG and Chad Millard20

AuXILIARy GROuPSthat GiveAll proceeds from sales of the cards benefitthe hospital. All cards and other items, alongwith artist photos, can be viewed in color andordered at www.archildrens.org/holidaycardsor call 501-364-1259 or 800-595-6498 toorder by phone or request a brochure.DOGLauren Worthington, 17Little Rock, ARCard sponsored by Mrs.Lisenne RockefellerSNOWmANCatherine Bostwick 17Little Rock, ARCard sponsored byRiggs BenevolentFundmore selections online atarchildrens.org/holidaycardsHOLIDAy DREAmSKelley Cooper, Featured ArtistLittle Rock, ARmITTENSKeden and Kennedie Holder, 2Conway, ARPAWSKelley Cooper, Featured ArtistLittle Rock, AR21

GIVINGThanks to you!The following individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations held fundraising events or made specialgifts to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital during the last quarter. The time, talents and true acts of generosityfrom these special people help us in our mission to provide care, love and hope to patients and families.Conway Firefighters Local 4016 held their 12th annualgolf tournament in October. Proceeds from the event benefitACH and are designated to Camp Sunshine, an annualcamp experience for burn survivors. This year’s tournamentraised $6,400.The Ultimate Air Dogs dock jumping competition was one ofthe many activities at the Arkansas Outdoors Expo in Conwayin August. Other activities at the Expo included a duck callingcompetition, 3D archery tournament, the Great Steak Cook-Offand clinics, as well as the opportunity to visit hundreds of outdoorvendor booths. The event raised $5,000 to benefit theAngel One Transport program at ACH.Jacob Jones withJones and SonDiamond andBridal Fine Jewelrywas one of sixcelebrity dancers,paired with danceprofessionals, whocompeted for votesin the Dancingwith Our Starsevent in Little Rockin September. The event raised $15,000 to benefitneurofibromatosis research at ACH.The auction of these primewatermelons at the CaveCity Watermelon Festivalin August raised $7,500for ACH. Over the pasteight years, the festivalhas raised almost $50,000for the hospital.In September, Cavenaugh Ford Lincoln mercury in Jonesborodonated $3,047 to ACH. The money was raised through a vendordonation campaign.The second Jonathan Conder memorial Golf Tournament, held inForrest City, raised $4,000 to benefit the greatest need fund.The Eight & Forty Salon, a group affiliated with theAmerican Legion Auxiliary, and whose mission is to improvethe respiratory health of all children, donated $1,000 to therespiratory care department at ACH. The money was raisedthrough craft sales and silent auctions throughout the year.The Full Counsel Christian Fellowship Church in LittleRock made a $10,000 donation in September through ACall to Excellence Ministries led by Pastor JenniferJohnson. The donation is designated toward constructionof the new South Wing. In recognition of the gift, ACHwill name a nurse work station in the Hematology/Oncology Unit in the church’s honor.H & m Lumber in West Helena donated $1,200 to ACHin August. The funds were raised through their annualcardstock campaign.22

GIVINGStudents in the Prairie Grove Primary, Intermediate, andMiddle Schools raised $4,000 for ACH through the PrairieGrove Tiger Stroll. Students donated $1 to walk a one-milecourse and also raised donations individually.Seven-year-old ACH patient Jordan Lyle celebrated the one-yearanniversary of his leukemia diagnosis by organizing an event to raisemoney for the ACH hematology/oncology program. He performed thesong “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean at Prescott High School andraised more than $1,000. Prior to his event, Jordan was invited byJason Aldean to a concert in Dallas, where Jordan was able to meet theperformer and sing to him. Jordan plans to host fundraisers for “hishospital” every year on his diagnosis anniversary, including a fishingtournament next May on Lake DeGray.Replacement Parts, Inc., made a gift of $10,300 to ACH.The donation included $7,800 from an employee payrolldeduction campaign and a $2,500 gift from the company.Replacement Parts is the parent company of Bumper-to-Bumper and Crow-Burlingame Stores and has supported ACHsince 1983, raising more than $87,000 in that time.Participants from the Kids Fun Run portion of the 2011Running of the Elk 5k show off their medals. TheSeptember event, presented by the Upper Buffalo RiverMerchants Association, included a 5k for adults and apancake breakfast for all following the race and raised$7,500 designated for the Neurofibromatosis Clinic atACH.More than 125 Miatas from 20 different states were part of theNorthwest Arkansas Miata Club miatas in the Ozarks event inEureka Springs that raised $2,300 for ACH through various activities.Petit Jean meats raised$1,000 for ACH throughtheir July Hot Dog Monthpromotion. A percentageof every hot dog sold inJuly benefited ACH.Patient Job McCullyhelped promote the eventthrough events at ArkansasTravelers baseball gamesand radio spots and cameto the hospital to presentthe check.23

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation1 Children’s Way, Slot 661Little Rock, AR 72202-3591NonprofitOrganizationu.S. POSTAGEPAIDLittle Rock, ARPermit No. 1441If you receive more than one copy of The ACHiever,please pass the extras along to a friend.Please write to us if you wish to have your nameremoved from the list to receive The ACHievermagazine from the Arkansas Children’s HospitalFoundation in the future. Arkansas Children’sHospital Foundation, ACHiever magazine,1 Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202.Petrinos make Family Gift and Create Golf Tournament to Support ACHIn September, Bobby and Becky Petrino announced a $250,000 gift to ACH to support construction of the South Wing.To celebrate the gift, the new family lounge and waiting area in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care unit (CVICu) will benamed in their honor. Coach Petrino also announced the creation of the Bobby Petrino Charity Golf Classic to benefitthe hospital. Following the announcement, Arkansas Razorback football players and Coach Petrino visited withpatients and held a mini pep rally in Camp Wannaplay, one of the hospital playrooms. See page 14 for more of thisstory.