Opening in 2026, the first Ronald McDonald House inside a hospital in Central Arkansas will be in Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock.
This Ronald McDonald Housewill provide a free place of respite, support, and comfort for families of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. All services are free to families.
Day-Use: NICU families not staying overnight may visit during the day. They can freshen up with a shower, wash a load of laundry, grab a snack, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, and find a quiet space where they can reset and regroup before returning to their baby’s room.
For more information, to become a Founding Donor, or to learn about Naming Opportunities, contact Janell Mason, CEO, janell@ronaldmcdonaldhousearnla.org or 501-539-0913
Carolyn, whose grandfather helped start Baptist Hospital, has shared that this is an incredibly special project for them. Carolyn and Gary were great supporters of our organization for many years in its early days, having chaired the golf tournament on several occasions. It was Carolyn and some friends who had the idea to create the Red-Carpet Boutique on the fifth floor of the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock, providing clothes for the ladies in the House. Carolyn also talked with her friend, a NY designer who does a trunk show at B Barnett, and now continues to send boxes of new, basic clothing for our moms to wear. When Gary owned a local ad agency, they designed our car wrap pro bono and continued to support us in many ways for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for all their support over the years and to have them leading this campaign that is so close to their hearts.
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