Friends of Children’s Hospital has announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, bringing together leaders from across industries and communities with a shared commitment to supporting Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. The board is led by Mary Clift Abdalla, who is serving the second year of her two-year term as chairman, with Jennifer Boydston Johnson serving as … Read more
For more than three decades, hundreds of golfers have come together each fall for a day of golf with a much bigger purpose: supporting Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. The 33rd Annual Friends of Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament presented by Comcast will be held Monday, October 26, 2026, simultaneously at Annandale Golf Club, Canebrake Country Club, … Read more
The Entergy Mississippi Power Generation Golf Tournament will return on October 15, 2026, bringing employees, sponsors, and community members together in support of Friends of Children’s Hospital. Over the past two years, the tournament has raised more than $60,000 to help support children and families cared for at Children’s of Mississippi. This year, organizers hope … Read more
For more than two decades, specialty car tags have turned Mississippi highways into a powerful source of support for the state’s only children’s hospital. Through the Friends of Children’s Hospital tag, along with specialty tags featuring the University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, and the Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers’ Association, drivers across the state have … Read more
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
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