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.

 

	Ava, 16 Ava suffered debilitating migraines for two years before seeing an Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) specialist, who found the right medication to help Ava feel better. Her family says the best thing about their experience was finally having hope. This creative, driven and hardworking young lady hopes to pursue music, art and design in college.
	Brandon, 11 Brandon was 9 when he visited Arkansas Children’s Northwest to undergo an MRI for migraines. His mom says the Child Life Specialist helped Brandon feel so comfortable he didn’t need sedation and didn’t even realize he was in the MRI machine! Brandon is a creative, enthusiastic and caring boy who wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up!
	Charlotte, 11 When Charlotte was 4 years old, she had a bad fall on the playground that sent her to the ACH Emergency Department. Her family is grateful for her sensitive and attentive care team. Today, Charlotte enjoys volleyball, softball, art and spending time with friends.
	Cortland, 14 At 13 months, Cortland had surgery at ACH for an infection in his knee. Cortland's parents say while there’s nothing worse than seeing your child hurt, the care their son received at ACH was “amazing.” Today, this artistic teen enjoys golf and video games and aspires to become an engineer.
	Ela, 8 Ela visits ACH regularly to monitor her iron levels. She says she isn't afraid when the nurses at ACH draw blood for lab tests because they always make her feel comfortable. Ela is hard working and tries her absolute best at everything she does, including basketball, volleyball and softball.
	Ella, 9 Ella and her family had a great experience in the ACH Dermatology Clinic, thanks to the doctors’ and nurses’ compassionate care. Ella is a kind-hearted child who has never met a stranger. She loves to paint, climb trees and play the piano. She wants to be a veterinarian when she’s older.
	Emmeline, 11  Emmeline receives ongoing treatment in the ACH Neurology Department for seizures and has been seen in the ACH Emergency Department. Her mom says the best part of their experience is “always the staff.” Emmeline, who wants to be a dentist when she grows up, has a unique sense of humor and enjoys playing sports, reading and arts and crafts.
	Grace, 6 When Grace was 3, her arm was injured while she was at school. Her parents took her to the ACH Emergency Department for treatment and say everyone they encountered was kind, helpful and made them feel at ease. Grace loves playing tennis, spending time with friends and running lemonade stands.
	Hamilton, 10 When Hamilton was 4 years old, he had his tonsils removed at ACH. His dad says ACH was the family’s number one choice for the surgery, and their experience was “great.” Hamilton is always eager to help friends and family, and he loves playing tennis.
	Houghton, 10 Houghton was 4 when enlarged tonsils and adenoids caused sleep disruption and necessitated surgery. After a wonderful experience with the outpatient surgery team, he now gets better sleep. Houghton is fun to be around and loves animals. He also hits a great drop shot on the tennis court.
	Jack, 14 At age 5, Jack experienced a dangerously high fever that led to an ACH Emergency Department visit. His parents say they felt a sense of relief as soon as they walked through the doors. Nearly 10 years later, Jack is a talented and considerate young man with a passion for art and creativity.
	Kennedy, 10  When Kennedy was 5, she contracted an upper respiratory infection and developed breathing trouble. Her parents took her to the ACH Emergency Department, where she was diagnosed and treated for acute respiratory distress. While Kennedy says being in the hospital was scary, the doctors and nurses made everything better. Kennedy loves art, dancing, pink pigs and smashing tennis balls.
	Kiersten, 10  Kiersten had open-heart surgery when she was just 1 year old. When Kiersten’s family moved to Arkansas, she was referred to ACH for continued care. Kiersten is an enthusiastic cheerleader and gymnast and wants to be a teacher when she grows up.
	Kylan, 15 Kylan has visited the ACH Emergency Department, General Pediatric Clinic and the Ear, Nose and Throat Department for a variety of reasons, including a rock in his ear and strep. His mom says everyone at ACH is “sooooo” helpful, and the doctors and staff are the best. Kylan is an outgoing teen who loves drawing, fishing and selling watermelons with his PawPaw.
	Lola, 10 When Lola was a baby, her pediatrician referred her to an audiologist at ACH, who determined her hearing to be normal. Her mom is grateful for the ACH team's compassion and expertise. Lola enjoys reading, singing in the choir and practicing her ukulele. She is an animal lover with aspirations to one day become a zoologist.
	Lillian, 12 As a toddler, Lillian suffered regular ear infections, which stopped after she had ear tube surgery at ACH. Lillian’s mom says the staff was so friendly and helpful. Today, Lillian enjoys painting, camping and swimming. She’s a kind child with a devotion to helping others.
	Mallory, 14 Mallory was treated at ACH when she was a baby, where she received helmet therapy for flat head syndrome. She has also received therapy more recently for a curvature in her spine. Mallory is on her school’s cheer team, is a member of National Charity League, plays competitive tennis and is a watercolor artist with a shop on Etsy.
	Mary Ashley, 8 In 2018, Mary Ashley fell off the monkey bars at preschool and broke her leg. The nurses and doctors at ACH turned a tough situation into a positive experience that brought the 2-year-old joy. Mary Ashley is a creative and imaginative child who likes to write, tumble and cheer.
	Royal, 8  Royal’s family relies on ACH for her care for illnesses and injuries. Her parents say the doctors and nurses are always kind and caring. Royal enjoys sports and academics, and her ambition is to become an architect.
	Victoria, 19  Victoria was born weighing a little over a pound and underwent heart surgery at ACH at just 2 days old. She was diagnosed with epilepsy at 9 years old and had her first surgery for that condition at ACH, too. Today, Victoria paints as a form of therapy for her seizures and plans to graduate with a degree in Christian counseling this spring.
	Becky Lindner - Featured Artist Becky is a native of northeast Arkansas and lives in the small town of Pocahontas. She is a full-time teacher and part-time artist. Travel and the natural beauty of the world provide the biggest inspirations for her artwork. Becky likes to keep her art simple with some acrylic paint, a palette knife and a couple of brushes. She says she has fun when she paints and loves sharing her art with others.