Friends of Children’s Hospital is helping to transform psychiatric services at Children’s of Mississippi through a $1.5 million commitment to renovate the child inpatient psychiatric unit. The gift will help create an environment that better supports the mental health and wellbeing of children from across Mississippi. The Children’s Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit is the state’s only … Read more
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Friends of Children’s Hospital kicked off the college football season with the second annual Tailgating with Friends! Patients and families were treated to a true tailgating experience with special guests from Jackson State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss—including mascots, cheerleaders, and football players who brought the energy of … Read more
For more than 30 years, the Friends of Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament has brought together community leaders, families, and donors in support of Mississippi’s children. At the heart of it all is Dr. Bob Abney and the steadfast leadership of the Allen and VanDevender families. Since 1993, the Friends of Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament has … Read more
Friends of Children’s Hospital has announced its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, celebrating new leadership while honoring the outstanding service of departing members. This year marks the conclusion of Kristin Allen’s remarkable 16-year tenure on the board. Allen, who served as board chairman from 2023-2025, played key leadership roles in signature fundraising events such as An … Read more
Paul Moak Subaru donated $26,010 to Friends of Children’s Hospital as a result of the dealership’s 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event held during the holiday season. For ten years, Paul Moak Subaru has chosen Friends of Children’s Hospital as their hometown charity partner, donating a total of $174,341 in support of Mississippi’s only children’s … Read more
There was magic in the air and smiles from ear to ear on Tuesday, June 10th at Children’s of Mississippi. Friends of Children’s Hospital hosted Disney Day, complete with crafts, activities, visits from beloved Disney characters, and a sweet treat from The Frosty Freeze. Patients enjoyed meeting Mickey, Minnie, Spiderman, Captain America, Moana, Ariel, Cinderella, … Read more
We hosted our first annual Kites and Rainbows Run Presented by Mutual Federal Credit Union on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. Participants raced in a 10K Run, 5K Walk, 5K Run, Fun Run, and Aquathlon on Mississippi State University’s campus and in downtown Starkville. More than 400 racers and generous event sponsors helped … Read more
Friends of Children’s Hospital launched a fundraising campaign at the 2025 Governor’s Cup, successfully raising $7,199 in 7 innings. Ole Miss and Mississippi State fans competed to see which fanbase could fundraise the most for the state’s only children’s hospital. Ole Miss won the fundraising initiative, collecting $4,068! To kick off the baseball game and … Read more
Friends of Children’s Hospital hosted our annual Easter Child Life Event on Tuesday, April 15 at Children’s of Mississippi. Patients enjoyed a fun-filled day of activities including an Easter egg hunt on the playground, decorating Easter crafts, and visiting with the Easter bunny! Friends would like to thank the incredible volunteers who helped make the … Read more
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