This post is sponsored by Arkansas Children's Hospital
Most of you know all about Harper's story and know how much Arkansas Children's Hospital means to us. Harper has grown up going there her whole life. You know she was sick and spent her first month in the NICU. We weren't at ACH because they didn't have a helicopter available that night or we would have been.
But when she was diagnosed with hearing loss we started our journey at ACH and it's been a very special place to us for the last 8 years.
Our first audiologist who we love so much. Dr. Jan walked us through the early days of hearing tests and hearing aids and speech and all the unknowns. She made it so much easier. We made monthly trips to Little Rock at first and it was worth the 7 hours in the car every time.
This is the day Harper got her first hearing aids. It was July and it was so hot in the part of the hospital we were in (they have since moved). Can you tell how sweaty she was? That day was life changing and special!
And we are SO fortunate that we now have an ACH in NWA that we can go to for appointments! It's such a blessing to drive 20 minutes instead of 3.5 hours.
And not just for us. I have SO many friends who have kids over the years at ACH. I've witnessed the great care they have given. We are so thankful to have the hospital close in case anything serious ever happens. I'm so grateful for how ACH has helped so many people I love. It is a special place that is full of amazing nurses and doctors who love kids and make a difference in so many families' lives. I remember the VERY first appointment we had with Harper, I had been feeling sorry for us over her hearing loss and as Scott and I saw so many families dealing with HARD things with their kids we just walked out in tears. I hate any kid ever has to be in a hospital but so thankful for such an amazing place to help them.
And YOU can help ACH help the kids of our state!
The Festival of Stars Toys and Donations is going on right now and will end on December 14th.
There are 12 locations for you to drop off toys or donations. The toys will be given to the kids who are in the hospital at Christmas to bring joy to them and their families.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hall – 6 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Presented by: Arkansas Business Alliance
Conway – Faulkner County Circle of Friends
Purple Cow
1055 Ellis Avenue
Conway, AR 72032
El Dorado – Union County Circle of Friends
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
111 W. Main Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
Fort Smith – Greater Fort Smith Circle of Friends
Park Plaza Shopping Center
(behind Sweet Bay Coffee Co.)
3400 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Hot Springs – Garland County Circle of Friends
Southern Bancorp
4138 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Harrison – Harrison Circle of Friends
Durand Center – North Arkansas College
303 North Main Street
Harrison, AR 72601
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
Media Partners: 4029 KHOG and Magic 107.9
Jonesboro Circle of Friends
Arkansas Children’s Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Magnolia – Magnolia Circle of Friends
Walmart Supercenter
60 U.S. 79
Magnolia, AR 71753
Russellville – AR River Valley Circle of Friends
Central Presbyterian Church
400 W. Main
Russellville, AR 72801
Sheridan – Jefferson County Circle of Friends
Walmart – Sheridan
1308 S. Rock Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
Texarkana – Texarkana Circle of Friends
Walgreens (two locations):
• 4415 North State Line Avenue
• 1902 Richmond Road
Texarkana, TX 75503
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hall – 6 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Presented by: Arkansas Business Alliance
Conway – Faulkner County Circle of Friends
Purple Cow
1055 Ellis Avenue
Conway, AR 72032
El Dorado – Union County Circle of Friends
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
111 W. Main Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
Fort Smith – Greater Fort Smith Circle of Friends
Park Plaza Shopping Center
(behind Sweet Bay Coffee Co.)
3400 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Hot Springs – Garland County Circle of Friends
Southern Bancorp
4138 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Harrison – Harrison Circle of Friends
Durand Center – North Arkansas College
303 North Main Street
Harrison, AR 72601
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
Media Partners: 4029 KHOG and Magic 107.9
Jonesboro Circle of Friends
Arkansas Children’s Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Magnolia – Magnolia Circle of Friends
Walmart Supercenter
60 U.S. 79
Magnolia, AR 71753
Russellville – AR River Valley Circle of Friends
Central Presbyterian Church
400 W. Main
Russellville, AR 72801
Sheridan – Jefferson County Circle of Friends
Walmart – Sheridan
1308 S. Rock Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
Texarkana – Texarkana Circle of Friends
Walgreens (two locations):
• 4415 North State Line Avenue
• 1902 Richmond Road
Texarkana, TX 75503
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hall – 6 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Presented by: Arkansas Business Alliance
Conway – Faulkner County Circle of Friends
Purple Cow
1055 Ellis Avenue
Conway, AR 72032
El Dorado – Union County Circle of Friends
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
111 W. Main Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
Fort Smith – Greater Fort Smith Circle of Friends
Park Plaza Shopping Center
(behind Sweet Bay Coffee Co.)
3400 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Hot Springs – Garland County Circle of Friends
Southern Bancorp
4138 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Harrison – Harrison Circle of Friends
Durand Center – North Arkansas College
303 North Main Street
Harrison, AR 72601
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
Media Partners: 4029 KHOG and Magic 107.9
Jonesboro Circle of Friends
Arkansas Children’s Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Magnolia – Magnolia Circle of Friends
Walmart Supercenter
60 U.S. 79
Magnolia, AR 71753
Russellville – AR River Valley Circle of Friends
Central Presbyterian Church
400 W. Main
Russellville, AR 72801
Sheridan – Jefferson County Circle of Friends
Walmart – Sheridan
1308 S. Rock Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
Texarkana – Texarkana Circle of Friends
Walgreens (two locations):
• 4415 North State Line Avenue
• 1902 Richmond Road
Texarkana, TX 75503
I am going to be at ACH in NWA on December 14 from 8-11 a.m. and I would love to see you there as you bring your donations!!! There will be music, snacks, hot chocolate and special guests! It's a great chance to see the hospital if you haven't already! Your gifts will make such a difference in the lives of sick kids. In this season of giving - it feels good to do something that matters! I hope you will consider giving! And if you can - come see me that day!!!
Go here to see the 12 locations spots along with wish lists. There is also a place to donate online if you want to!!
