An Evening With Friends

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The Home of ANN & RICK CALHOON
4211 EASTOVER PLACE | Jackson, Mississippi

An Artistic Soirée of Support
Benefiting Friends of Children’s Hospital

On Saturday, November 16, we cordially invite you to join us at the beautiful home of Ann and Rick Calhoon for An Evening With Friends Presented by Trustmark. This event will be an unforgettable evening of community and support as we come together to champion the mission of Friends of Children’s Hospital.

At the heart of the event will be an art auction showcasing the works of talented local artists. By attending the event or becoming a sponsor or host, you can play a significant role in furthering our ongoing mission. The funds raised will be directly channeled into creating an environment where Mississippi’s youngest patients can experience the joy of childhood, even while being treated in the hospital.

Artistry Meets Generosity
Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking creations of our local artists, whose work will be on display for all to admire and acquire.

Cocktail Buffet
Indulge in a delectable array of culinary delights curated by a local favorite.

Groove to the Sounds of Live Music
Let the jazz tunes sweep you off your feet and provide the perfect backdrop to your evening.

Tieless Cocktail Attire

Ample Street Parking Available

Your presence at An Evening With Friends is an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children in Mississippi. For any inquiries or further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Blair Gunter at blairgunter@friendsofch.org or 601-936-9982.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and champion a brighter future for Mississippi’s children!

Our most heartfelt thank you to our
generous sponsors and hosts


DIAMOND SPONSOR

RUBY SPONSOR

Anonymous
Children’s of Mississippi
Suzan and Tommy Thames

Suzan and Tommy Thames

EMERALD SPONSOR

Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation
Van Devender Family Foundation

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS

Susie and Lampkin Butts
Susan Buttross and Robert Riddell
CDFL Architects + Engineers
Feild Co-operative Association

Melissa and Robert Murphree

PATRON SPONSORS

Deborah Allen
Kristin and Sidney Allen, Jr.
Karen and David Blackburn
Cadence Bank
Sidney and Holt Crews
Elmer and Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust
Cathy and Joey Havens
The Mosby Family
Renasant Bank
Mary and Chris Shapley
Shirley and Harry Simmons
Morgan & Sean Schnur
St. Germain Investment Management

Katherine and Rob Puckett
Michelle and Allen Taheri
Caroline and Marc Walker
Doug and Melanie Wilson Family Foundation

BEST FRIEND HOSTS

Mary Clift and Jerry Abdalla
Margaret and Meredith Allen
Lacey and Patrick Bergin
Jim Blackwood
Brunini Law
Jordan and Chase Bryan
Angelyn and Barry Cannada
Leslie and Phillip Carpenter
Puja and Jay Craddock
Katy and Nelson Creath
Mac Elliott
Cindy and Larry Field
Kathleen and Bill Geary
Judy and Dan Grafton
Betsy and Jason Greener

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Anna and Jacob Haralson
Marla Harbor and Erik Hearon
Blair and Doug Hederman
Jean and Scott Hines
Leslie and Mark Hosemann
Melissa and Robert Hutchinson
Abby and Ben James
Lisa and Bryan Jameson
Lost Pizza Co.
Courtney and Rob Love
Abby and Eli Manning
Olivia and Archie Manning
Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary
Lyn and David McMillin
Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae
Samantha and Easlin Moore
Lesly Gaynor Murray
Katie and Taylor Nicholas
Kimberly and Michael Nichols
Sara and Bill Ray
Ross & Yerger Insurance
Morgan and Aaron Samuels
Jeanne and John Scarbrough
Bethany and Lucien Smith
Tiffany and B.T. Steadman
Robyn and Rhea Tannehill
Susan and Chip Triplett
Ana and Taylor Triplett
Whitney and Slates Veazey
Emily and Stuart Whitaker
Cindy and Jeff Wilson

FRIEND HOSTS

Leslie and Brad Baskin
Britt and Byron Burkhalter
Yancy Burns
Jean and Leo Chang
Amanda and Trey Clark
Barbara and Jason Craft
Betty Ditto
Eagle Express Federal Credit Union
First Commercial Bank
Blair and Grayson Gunter
Jackie and Harold Hammett, Jr.
Rebecca and Ty Hardy
Juvonda Hodge
Lee Catherine and Ryan Hodges
Mamie and Jet Hollingsworth
Janna and Will Lampton
Kimberly Lawrence
Cassidy and Matthew Majure
Elizabeth and Kerk Mehrle
Rachael and Michael Morris
Margaret Morse
Neely and Ludwig Dental
Morgan Nelson and John Shaughnessy
Susan and Bill Osborne
Colette and Clay Parker
Manisha and Mitesh Patel
Stevie and Chat Phillips
Sara Martin and Hess Robertson
Debbie and Mark Saxon
Nancy and John Studdard
Candace and Walker Tann
India and Alan Torrey
Karlen and Ben Turbeville
Emily and Landon Thompson
Michael Wimberly
Amanda and Chipper Woodruff
Shanda Yates

IN MEMORY

Susie Murphree & Sheppard Murphree
Sidney P. Allen
Thomas Hudsen Scarbrough
Alison Turbeville
Maggie Hanberry

IN HONOR

Alexis Grace Taylor
Suzan Thames
Katherine McRae

Suzan and J.H. Thames, Jr. Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi

Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation

Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation


An Evening with Friends

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Our most heartfelt thank you to our
generous LOCAL ARTISTS


Katie Browning

Andrew Bucci

Charlie Buckley

Graham Carraway

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Andrew Bucci

Graham Carraway

Casey Creasey

Bill Dunlap

Christie Farese

Kit Fields

William Goodman

Bradley Gordon

Katelyn Harbaugh

Marla Harbor

Younok Jung

Janna Lampton

Chad Mars

Rachel Misenar

Erin Napier

Courtney Peters

Tony Saladino

Carol Sneed

Stacy Underwood

Susan Wellington

Casey Creasey

Bill Dunlap

Christie Farese

Kit Fields

William Goodman

Bradley Gordon

Katelyn Harbaugh

Marla Harbor

Younok Jung

Janna Lampton

Chad Mars

Rachel Misenar

Erin Napier

Courtney Peters

Tony Saladino

Darlene Scott

Carol Sneed

Stacy Underwood

Susan Wellington

Suzan and J.H. Thames, Jr. Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi

Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation

Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation

Participation in the auction will be limited to sponsors, hosts, and event guests only. Please remember to bring your smartphone as we will be utilizing online bidding. For any inquiries or further information, contact us at 601-936-0034 or friends@friendsofch.org.

Stay tuned for exciting updates on our upcoming art auction! Participation in the auction will be limited to sponsors, hosts, and guests only. Please remember to bring your smartphone as we will be utilizing online bidding. For any inquiries or further information, contact us at 601-936-0034 or friends@friendsofch.org.

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Your Support in Action

Aiden Robinson

For Aiden Robinson, the fun lies in the strategy. While much of his life has involved the challenges associated with his Neurofibromatosis and Sagittal Craniosynostosis diagnoses, Aiden, as a result, has developed resilience, strength, and patience–along with an amazing knowledge base and generous heart.