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