Summer 2008 - Arkansas Children's Hospital

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DONORSRemembering Bobby NeillThe ACH Foundation Board recently designated funds to establishthe Bobby J. Neill Endowed Fund in honor of Bobby Neill ofMagnolia, to recognize his service and philanthropic leadership.Neill, who died in November 2007, was a member of theFoundation board for 10 years.“Bobby was just a delightful man and one of our most faithfulFoundation board members,” says Frances Buchanan, member ofThe ACH Foundation board. “He was enthusiastic about anythinghe was asked to do and he shared that enthusiasm and his true lovefor this hospital with everyone.”In addition to his service on the board and his own giving, Neillwas active through the forestry industry with the Log A Load ForKids program.Log A Load is a national program whose chapters raise funds fortheir local children’s hospitals. Neill was an early supporter of theArkansas program, helping get it started and inspiring others tokeep it going. Since the program began in 1993, loggers andmembers of the forestry community have raised more than $3.3million for ACH.“This recognition pays tribute to Bobby’s extraordinary service,”says Buchanan. “We suffered with him through what turned outto be a long illness and we were all touched by his optimism anddignity, and we miss him as a partner in our efforts to helpchildren.”The late Bobby Neill with his wife, Laura, at an ACHevent in 2007.Anonymous Gift to Aid Neurology Services in NWAThe ACH Foundation recently received a gift from ananonymous donor in Northwest Arkansas. The $70,800donation was designated for two projects at the Center forChildren in Lowell.The gift is designated for the purchase of a new EEG(electroencephalogram) machine and renovation related to itsinstallation. The remaining funds will be used to create asubspecialty fund to assist in bringing new clinics to theCenter for Children.An EEG measures and records the electrical activity of thebrain. Certain conditions, such as seizures, can be seen by thechanges in the normal pattern of the brain’s electrical activity.New pediatric neurology services began at the Center in July.“We are grateful for the generous support of thisanonymous donor family and their vision to see pediatricsubspecialty services expand in the fastest growing part ofArkansas,” says John Bel, ACH Foundation president. “Thisis truly a wonderful gift and a great way to welcome pediatricneurology services and other future subspecialties closer tohome for patients and families in Northwest Arkansas.”The Center for Children in Lowell is a collaborationbetween Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University ofArkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Pediatrics. TheCenter currently offers 17 specialty pediatric clinics availableto children in Northwest Arkansas.16
DONORSThe Children’s Circle of Care group from Arkansas poses for a group shot. From left: Leah Greenfield, Jim McClelland, PatMcClelland, Christie Berner, Anne Hickman, Dr. Jonathan Bates, Sally Bates, Sam Richardson, Sara Richardson, PeteAllen, Pat Allen, Charles Nabholz, Charlotte Nabholz, Tip Pugh, Suzanne Pugh, Deane Woodward, Joe Woodward, JudyBel, John Bel and Libby Smith.“Go West”Circle of Care MembersIn June, 18 Arkansas Children’s Hospital supportersheaded westward to celebrate their philanthropyefforts over the past year.While attending the 2008 North AmericanLeadership Conference and Gala Dinner, members ofthe ACH Children’s Circle of Care (CCC) learnedmore about pediatric healthcare, while enjoying thesights and sounds of Denver.Upon arrival in the Mile High City, ACH CCCmembers were treated to dinner at The Capital Grilland an exclusive shopping experience at historicLarimer Square, during which 13 shops offeredred-carpet treatment to CCC members.Founding Sponsors:Costco WholesaleThe Oki FoundationSignature Sponsors:Phipps/McCarthyThe Ponzio FamilyRE/MAX International, Inc.Cille and Ron WilliamsSilver Sponsors:Goldman SachsThe H.N. and Frances C.Berger FoundationThe featured physician speakers at the 2008 Leadership Conference spokeabout issues in children’s healthcare, including eating disorders, heart transplantation,and cutting-edge neurosurgery technology. At the Gala Dinner,attendees were treated to music by American Idol alum Ace Young and theYoung Colorado Symphonia. Following dinner, famed singer Judy Collinsperformed at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.Those attending the conference were offered tours of interesting places inDenver, including the Colorado Governor’s Mansion and the newChildren’s Hospital.Children’s Circle of Care is an organization of 24 North Americanchildren’s hospitals created to honor individual philanthropists and encourageincreased giving. In 2007, 133 local Children’s Circle of Care membersgave more than $4 million to ACH and the ACH Research Institute.For more information on Children’s Circle of Care, contact LeahGreenfield at 501-364-1807 or greenfieldlw@archildrens.org.Conferenceattendeeswere treatedto a movingperformanceby theColoradoChildren’sChorale.17
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