MISSION:
Founded in 1967, and now celebrating its 60th year, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary is a volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization, with more than 500 members. To support patients and families, the ACH Auxiliary undertakes five major projects each year: a la Carte, Holiday Card Project, Miracle Ball, Race for a Healthier Tomorrow and the ACHiever program. Members also volunteer in the Playaway Gift Shop, located in the ACH lobby. In 2025-26, the ACH Auxiliary made a historic $3 million gift to ACH — the largest in the organization’s 59-year history. This gift goes toward the ACH Auxiliary’s $8 million commitment to the hospital’s largest-ever expansion project, which aims to enhance patient care and transform the campus experience.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- Miracle Ball: A black-tie event during the holiday season that includes cocktails, dinner and premier live and silent auctions
- A la Carte: A local restaurant tasting event with a silent auction
- Race for a Healthier Tomorrow: A themed, family-friendly 5K race and family walk
- Holiday Card Project: Sale of seasonal cards and gifts featuring artwork by ACH patients
- ACHiever Program: A volunteer program for ninth grade students that introduces participants to healthcare careers and inspires philanthropy
- Playaway Gift Shop: Members volunteer their time in the ACH gift shop, which serves patients, their families and friends, and employees
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Support the ACH Auxiliary by becoming a member online at archildrens.org/auxiliary.
- Organize a fundraising team for Race for a Healthier Tomorrow at archildrens.org/race.
- Send a gift to a patient through the Playaway Gift Shop by calling 501.364.1209.
- Sponsor an ACH Auxiliary event or program by contacting Vanessa Delgadillo at 501.364.5307.
FUNDING INITIATIVES:
- ACH Expansion
- Legacy Programs
1 Children’s Way, Slot 661
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.364.1476 | archildrens.org/auxiliary | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 1967
Members: 500+
Service Area: Central Arkansas
Leadership
President: Cathleen McFarlin
Board of Directors:
Cathleen McFarlin, President
Emily Tennyson, First Vice President
Marisa Nabholz, Second Vice President
Stacey Dvorak, Treasurer
Mary Scarborough, Recording Secretary
Kelly Carmon
Chase Crocker
Laura Crone
Lauren Dake
Amanda Daugherty
Whitnie Hall Eason
Sue Frank
Susan Harbour
Ashley Henry
Allison Hester
Susan Hoskyn
Sara Beth Hughes
Sara Beth Jacks
Angie Johnson
Beth Jones
Emily Kilgroe
Neal Lea
Gina Lockwood
Lauren-Blair Marshall
Frances Mitchell
Melissa Morgan
Ashley Parker
Lynn Parker
Nikki Parnell
Erica Phillips
Michelle Robertson
Hannah Rabinowitz
Katie St. Amour
Margaret Staley
Ashleigh Seale
Tricia Wilson
The 2026/2027 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.