Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary donates $1.55 million for hospital expansion
by May 21, 2024 7:43 pm 182 views
Arkansas Children's campus in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary announced a record-breaking donation of $1.55 million from its annual fundraising efforts over the past year. The contribution marks the 14th consecutive year the ACH Auxiliary has raised over $1 million for the hospital, and it stands as the largest gift in the auxiliary’s 57-year history.
Sara Beth Hughes, president of the ACH Auxiliary, presented a check to Fred Scarborough, executive vice president and chief development officer for Arkansas Children’s, during the Auxiliary’s year-end celebration on Tuesday (May 21).
The funds will be directed towards the hospital’s largest-ever expansion project, which aims to enhance patient care and transform the campus experience.
“In December, we committed to raise $6.25 million to support the hospital’s expansion,” Hughes said. “This donation is a testament to our volunteers’ dedication and hard work — volunteers who have tirelessly fundraised to make this possible. We are proud and excited to contribute to the growth and development of Arkansas Children’s Hospital.”
The $318 million, system-wide expansion project will focus on increasing bed capacity, improving inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches by adding an ambulatory surgery center, and redesigning clinical spaces to foster multidisciplinary care.
“From its humble beginnings as an orphanage in 1912 to its current status as a nationally acclaimed pediatric health care system, Arkansas Children’s remains dedicated to improving child health,” Scarborough said. “We are grateful for the support of volunteers and their work on behalf of the children of Arkansas and beyond. Since 1967, the ACH Auxiliary has been essential to the success and growth of Arkansas Children’s Hospital.”
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association, is a separate 501(c)(3) organization serving patients and families through fundraising and service projects. Founded in 1967, the auxiliary has more than 500 members.