Saturday, November 22, 2025
HOME OF SUZAN & TOMMY THAMES
RIDGELAND, Mississippi
An Artistic Soirée of Support
Benefiting Friends of Children’s Hospital
Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025, for An Evening With Friends Presented by Trustmark. This special evening brings together art, community, and shared purpose in support of Mississippi’s only children’s hospital.
The event will feature a curated art auction showcasing the work of regional artists, along with a celebration of the people and partnerships who make our mission possible. Proceeds from An Evening With Friends support Friends of Children’s Hospital and our work to elevate the healthcare experience for patients and families at Children’s of Mississippi.
To become a sponsor or host, please click the “Sponsor/Host” tab above. We hope you’ll join us in supporting brighter futures for Mississippi’s children.
Our heartfelt thanks to the talented artists of
An Evening with Friends 2024
Walter Anderson (1903-1965)
Blanche Batson (1929-2001)
Katie Lightsey Browning
Andrew Bucci (1922-2014)
Charlie Buckley
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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
William Dunlap
Christie Farese
Kit Fields
William Goodman
Bradley Gordon
Katelyn Harbaugh
Marla Harbor
Peyton Hutchinson
Younok Jung
Janna Lampton
Chad Mars
Rachel Misenar
Rod Moorhead
Erin Napier
Courtney Peters
David Rawlinson
Mark Reed
Tony Saladino
Darlene Scott
Carol Sneed
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.
Suzan Thames has been a driving force behind Friends of Children’s Hospital since our inception. As our founding chair, she helped lay the foundation for what has become a vital source of support for Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. Her vision, leadership, and deep compassion have shaped decades of progress, from funding critical programs to inspiring community-wide generosity.
In 2025, Suzan and her husband, Tommy, will graciously open their home to host An Evening With Friends—a reflection of their shared commitment to the children and families served by Children’s of Mississippi. Their generosity continues to move our mission forward with purpose, heart, and lasting impact.
