Arkansas Children's Hospital Auxiliary

Established in 1968, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary Holiday Card Project supports ACH programs and services and makes a difference for kids who depend on expert, pediatric care. Each year, artwork created by Arkansas Children's patients is selected by a committee and is featured on a variety of holiday items. Over the years, the project has expanded to include specialty gift items and cards designed to use year round.

The ACH Auxiliary was established in 1967, and today supports the Arkansas Children's mission to champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow. Thank you for supporting ACH through this treasured project.

 

	Elliot Benham, age 10 At 6 years old, Elliot broke her arm and received compassionate care at ACH, where her parents appreciated her nurses checking in often to keep them informed and comforted. Today, Elliot’s passion is art. She enjoys gymnastics and dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
	Louisa Berkow, age 13 Recently, Louisa visited the ACH Ortho Clinic for a foot injury and received x-rays. Her parents appreciate how the friendly staff made Louisa feel at ease. She loves art, softball and raising funds for ACH through an annual lemonade stand held in memory of a dear friend.
	Lainie Freeman, age 11 Lainie was seen in the ACH Emergency Department, where her parents appreciated the excellent care and the team’s dedication to service. Today, Lainie is confident, caring and always looks for ways to help others.
	Virginia Gibson, age 7 At age 6, Virginia was admitted to ACH with a severe stomach virus. Her family appreciated the kind, knowledgeable care she received, especially when her nurse surprised her with a new plush animal from the ACH gift shop. Today, Virginia loves reading, art, cartwheels and playing with friends and hopes to become an artist.
	Lucia Gutierrez, age 10 Lucia was treated at ACH for a broken pinky finger. Her family appreciated the compassionate care and kind nurses and doctors who had her giggling through the pain and the friendly environment with clear signage that helped them find their way around the hospital. Today, Lucia loves art and playing soccer. She is passionate about robotics and is kind to everyone she meets.
	Ellen Blair Hastings, age 11 At 10 months old, Ellen Blair’s kidneys were x-rayed at ACH to rule out an infection. Her family was grateful for the calm, reassuring care she received. Today, Ellen Blair is healthy and enjoys ballet, tap and jazz, playing softball, reading, spending time with friends and traveling.
	Emmeline Henderson, age 12 At 7, Emmeline visited ACH for seizures and was later diagnosed with epilepsy. Her parents note the staff speaks to Emmeline first to make sure she is comfortable and informed. Emmeline is smart with a great sense of humor. She loves to draw and doodle, play basketball and volleyball and run track.
	Caroline Marshall, age 4 Caroline has received care at ACH on several occasions, including through the ENT Outpatient Surgery Center and the Emergency Department. With each visit, her family has been incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion, and exceptional care shown to Caroline by the doctors, nurses, and staff. Today, Caroline is a happy, outgoing, and loving little girl who loves spending time outdoors, expressing her creativity, being with her family, and bringing joy to those around her.
	McKinnon Metrailer, age 11 When McKinnon was diagnosed with a serious eye condition, the ACH team guided the family through his diagnosis and treatment. After several years of visits, McKinnon has 20/20 vision in both eyes while wearing glasses. He enjoys playing sports, loves to read and is an outstanding student who has never allowed his eyesight to limit him.
	Jack Moore, age 16 When Jack was little, he visited the ACH Emergency Department with a dangerously high fever. His mom says the staff were friendly, organized and reassuring, making a scary situation better. The creative teen designs and builds a haunted house every year for his favorite holiday, Halloween.
	Mallory Morgan, age 16 During Mallory’s first year, she was treated at ACH with a cranial orthotic helmet. Her parents were grateful for the staff’s positivity. Mallory is a hardworking student who enjoys art and varsity tennis. She is active in many school, philanthropic and volunteer groups and is interested in radiology therapy.
	Hannah Murphy, age 5 As a newborn, Hannah was hospitalized at ACH after a cyanotic episode and trouble breathing, where testing ruled out infection. Her family is grateful for the doctor’s comforting bedside manner, knowledge and reassurance. Today, Hannah is a thoughtful, imaginative kindergartener with a love of art, animals, dance and gymnastics and a passion for the stage, dreaming of one day performing in The Nutcracker.
	Sara Taylor Retzer, age 9 Sara Taylor visited the ACH After Hours Clinic, where her parents were grateful to have a trusted place to turn to. Today, Sara Taylor loves art, dancing and tennis and is a proud big sister to her three siblings. With a creative spirit — and often a dash of glitter — she loves spreading joy and making the world a little more colorful.
	Noah Robertson, age 7 As a baby, Noah was treated in the ACH Emergency Department for RSV and later for post-COVID complications. He was also seen at the After Hours Clinic for hip pain following a virus. His family appreciated the caring, approachable staff. Noah is kind and silly, loves reading and spending time with friends, is a great big brother and hopes to be an astronaut.
	Noah Rozzell, age 11 At 7, Noah was seen in the ACH Emergency Department for a head injury that that resulted in a hematoma and concussion. His family appreciated how the team explained the CT machine to him. Noah is funny, kind, smart, persistent and enjoys art, reading, and swimming. He wants to be a marine biologist when he grows up.
	Lillian Sorenson, age 14 At 18 months old, Lillian visited the ACH Audiology Department for chronic ear infections, eventually receiving ear tubes. Her mom notes how the staff were so nice and patient. Lillian loves making art and being a middle school cheerleader. She always helps others and has a kind heart.
	Livingston Strother, age 10 At 9 months old, Livingston visited the ACH Emergency Department for a high fever and swollen lymph nodes, and her family says the team made them feel comfortable. Today, Livingston loves being on stage, from competitive dance and theater camps to voice lessons, and she “never meets a stranger.”
	Lillian Ward, age 11 After extensive testing at ACH for severe allergies, Lillian’s care team provided clear guidance on managing her condition so she could get back to the activities she loves. Her family says everyone was kind, compassionate and caring and their experience gave them reassurance and peace of mind.
	Weston Weatherford, age 9 Weston was seen at ACH for frequent chest pains, where testing ruled out heart issues. His family appreciated how the doctors and nurses eased their worries throughout. Weston is kind, athletic and artistic, makes friends easily and is a great soccer player.
	Helen White, age 9 Helen was treated at ACH for hip dysplasia and a broken tibia. After she lost her father at age 6, the ACH Good Mourning Program helped her through a tough time. Helen is brilliant, kind and dramatic. She loves writing songs, singing, reading, playing outside with friends and talking!
	Kylan Williams, age 17 As a young child, Kylan had a rock stuck in his ear and was seen in the ACH Emergency and ENT Departments. His family says everyone took great care of him. Today, Kylan is a senior who enjoys drawing and painting and hopes to learn how to tattoo.
	Ashley Saer - Featured Artist Ashley, a Little Rock artist, studied painting at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work, typically abstract in nature, focuses on color and form