Ronald McDonald House: Baptist Health

COMING SOON

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.

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The 6,000 square foot House will include:

  • 6 Family Suites
  • 2 Sleep Rooms
  • Family Dining Room
  • Playroom
  • Laundry Rooms
  • Quiet Room for Remote Work
  • Family Kitchen
  • Fully Stocked Family Pantry
  • Coffee Bar
  • TV Lounge
  • Serenity Room
  • Other Comforts of Home

 

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.

Ways to help at Ronald McDonald House: Baptist Health

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

Thank you to our Capital Campaign Chairs, Carolyn and Gary Lay!

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. 

Founding Donors

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

Autumn and Brent Beaulieu

Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Blue & You Foundation

Carolyn and Gary Lay, Campaign Chairs

Anne and Dick Booth

CDCM Foundation Susie and Charles Morgan

Clark Family Foundation

In Memory of Donna Clark

In Memory of Allan J. Studenski

In Memory of Jace Everett Tackett

Datamax, Inc.

Susan and Dean Davenport

J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation

Louis C. and Mary C. Cabe Foundation

Riggs Benevolent Fund

Dr. Nancy Zuerlein and Dr. Terrance Zuerlein

Forvis Mazars

Bethany Brown and Derek Pierce

Mike and Kathy Rainwater

Marge Schueck

Patrick Schueck

Jennifer Schueck McCarty

Kim and Darryl Webb

Patti and Barry Simon and Family

Deborah Sefcik

Greg Hatcher

Rhonda and Mike Flagg

Rush and Linda Harding

Steve and Sandy Landers

Michael and Leigha Westerfield

Phyllis and Johnny Rogers

Paula and Jeff Styers

Julie and Dr. Richard Nix

Eric Mangham

Janell and Clark Mason

Jim and Sue Evans

Vogel Schwartz Foundation

Dr. William and Beth Benton

Sarah and Riley Hays

Cindy Wolfe

Rainwater, Holt & Sexton

Carol and Paul Hickey

Hiland Dairy

Tempur-Pedic

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4th Road Trading

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