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AUXILIARY GROUPSAuxiliaryLeaders Gather forReunionIn what has become an annual event, past presidents ofthe Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary gathered inNovember to review their past, present and future.The Auxiliary recently celebrated its 30th anniversary,and 21 of the 30 past presidents were in attendance at thereunion. During lunch at the home of Pat McClelland,guests were able to catch up and reminisce. Current presidentJane Arthurs talked about current activities, and medicaldirector Bonnie Taylor, M.D., discussed current andfuture projects and trends at the hospital.The group photo of former presidents is a powerful representationof the years of time, talent and genuine devotionto children given by all members of the Auxiliary in its30-year history.Auxiliary ‘Wraps’ Project to Benefit the HospitalWhat did the Auxiliary give the hospitalas a Christmas present this year? After completinganother successful Holiday CardProject, the Auxiliary was able to announcethat they would be able to add another$57,000 to their commitment to support programsand services at the hospital.Holiday Card Projectraises $57,000 tosupport programsand services at ACH.Thanks to all the folks around thestate who sold the cards at their retailestablishments, particularly Exxon. Andthanks to all of the people who purchasedthe cards, which featured theartwork of ACH patients.Tribute Gifts Provide Hope and HealingAre you stumped about what to give a friend for hisor her birthday? Do you want to recognize someone fora special accomplishment? Consider making a tributegift to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. A tribute gift providesa wonderful opportunity to honor or remembersomeone important to you, while helping to support theyoung patients at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.Along with your gift, include the name and addressof the individual or family who should receive notificationof your gift. We will then send an acknowledgmentto the appropriate person or persons to let them knowyou have made a gift in their honor. Your gift maybe restricted to support specific hospital programsor services, or it may be unrestricted so thatArkansas Children’s Hospital can apply it towardan area of greatest need.Send your check or credit card information inthe envelope provided in this magazine to:ACH Foundation, 800 Marshall Street, Slot 661,Little Rock, AR 72202. You may also make a tributegift online at www.archildrens.org.12
COMMUNITYEVENTSSissy’s Log CabinHoliday PromotionRaises $20,000The Sissy’s Log Cabin’s HolidayPreview Collection rolled out the firstweek in December with an extraincentive for customers to do theirholiday shopping early. A percentageof all sales from Sissy’s during thatweek were donated to ArkansasChildren’s Hospital. All that earlyshopping amounted to a $20,000 earlyChristmas present to benefit programs“We are proudto be a part ofsuch a generousorganizationand feel thatwe have createda lifelongrelationship.”— Sissy Jones,CEO,Sissy’s Log Cabinand services at thehospital.As part of theweek-long event,Sissy’s hosted aspecial party at thePeabody Hotel inLittle Rock tolaunch the HolidayPreview Collection.“We are trulygrateful to havesuch great friendsat Sissy’s LogCabin,” saysCarissa Wagnon,Arkansas Children’sHospital Foundation communitydevelopment coordinator. “So manychildren will benefit from their generosity.”“We are fortunate to have foundsuch a wonderful crew at ArkansasChildren’s Hospital and look forwardto working with them year after year,”says Sissy Jones, CEO of Sissy’s LogCabin. “We are proud to be a part ofsuch a generous organization and feelthat we have created a lifelong relationship.”The staff at Sissy’s Log Cabin combined the allure of fine jewelry togetherwith one of the best causes around — the health of children — tocome up with a win-win opportunity for their customers.A percentage of sales from the first week of December were earmarkedfor the hospital. Customers were able to go home with a present forthemselves or a loved one, and with the knowledge that their purchasehelped a child.J.M. Products Charity Golf ClassicBelevedere Golf Course in Hot Springs was the setting for theeighth annual J.M. Products, Inc. Invitational Charity Golf Classic.Participants gathered for a day of golfing, fun and strengthening ofbusiness relationships, all for the benefit of ACH.A reception at the Majestic Hotel was held the evening prior tothe tournament, and the day of golf was followed by a silent auctionand awards ceremony.Michael Joshua of J.M. Products (right) and Benny Baker ofInternational Paper Co. (left), presented proceeds of $32,950from the J.M. Products Charity Golf Classic to John Bel, presidentof the ACH Foundation. International Paper Co. was the leadsponsor of the event.13
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