MISSION:
Founded in 1996, the Conway Regional Health Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Conway Regional Health System, providing financial support to enhance healthcare services throughout central Arkansas. Its mission is to fund community needs through advocacy, strategic relationships and financial support, helping to ensure access to high-quality healthcare close to home.
The foundation was originally established around a scholarship initiative created to honor the retirement of physician Dr. James S. Garrison. While its role has expanded significantly over the past three decades, supporting healthcare education remains central to its purpose.
Today, the foundation supports capital projects, community health programs, scholarships, employee assistance initiatives, and facility and equipment enhancements. Through partnerships with donors, corporations and community leaders, it helps Conway Regional address evolving healthcare needs and improve the region’s health and well-being. Its ongoing goal is to strengthen healthcare access, invest in future healthcare professionals and ensure that residents of central Arkansas continue to receive excellent, compassionate care for generations to come.
Botttom: 7th Annual Arkansas Duck Derby
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- CARE Initiative: raising $1 million to expand educational opportunities and strengthen the future healthcare workforce
- Health Disparity Fund: addressing gaps in healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.
- Annual Fund: directly impacting the quality of care and the well-being of the community.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- Arkansas Duck Derby, Jan. 8, 2027, at UCA’s Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. arkansasduckderby.com
- Conway Regional Golf Classic, Mon., June 14 (morning and afternoon rounds), and Tues., June 15, 2027 (morning round) conwayregional.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Help plan, promote and grow the Arkansas Duck Derby while supporting a great cause in our community.
OUR IMPACT:
- $1.8 million raised in 2025
- 1,200 unique donors in 2025
- 1,049 patients and families served in 2025
- Nearly $750,000 invested back into the community in 2025
- $844,700 in scholarships awarded to 484 students pursuing degrees in health-related fields
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Events: 40%
- Major Gifts: 36%
- Annual Giving: 21%
- Grants: 3%
631 Western Ave.
Conway, AR 72034
501.513.5191 | conwayregional.org/foundation | Facebook
Established: 1996
Employees: 7
Service Area: Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Johnson, Perry, Pope, Van Buren, and Yell counties
Leadership: Chief Development Officer: Maegan Dyson, MBA, CFRE
Board of Directors:
Bret Carroll
Brooks Davis
Tina Davis
Drew Gainor
Susan Gatto, Ph.D
Yanci Gibson
Thad Hardin, M.D.
Randy Milligan
Brooklyn Parker
Aimee Prince
Sarah Robertson, M.D.
Rachel Shaw
Amy Whitehead
The 2026/2027 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.