2019 3W Magazine

2018 Color of Hope Gala & Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament Raises More Than $1.5 Million Premier Event Supports Care Close to Home at Arkansas Children’s Northwest Thanks to the generous Northwest Arkansas community, the 11th annual Color of Hope Gala on Aug. 3, 2018, and the 25th annual Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament on Aug. 2 and 3, 2018, raised $1,577,860 to benefit Arkansas Children’s Northwest, the region’s first and only children’s hospital.

Golf tournament chairs Mike Sewell and Kyden Reeh and gala chairs Joanie and Jon Dyer delivered an exceptional occasion that included more than 850 golfers and 1,700 guests.

The gala featured a gourmet dinner, the signature Hopetini cocktail created by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, premier live and silent auction items, and musical entertainment by Lost Wax and Ashton Martin.

Part of the fun at Color of Hope is all the guests wearing the chosen color. Last year, partygoers were dressed in their best raspberry-hued attire and carried out the tradition of a colorthemed event. Mike Duke, former president and CEO of Walmart Stores, Inc., delivered the keynote address and encouraged attendees to champion children by getting involved in the mission of Arkansas Children’s.

Arkansas Children’s Northwest opened its doors in February 2018 and provides accessible and right-sized care for the more than 200,000 children living in the Northwest Arkansas region.

The freestanding pediatric facility, located in Springdale, is the only one of its kind in the area and provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. In addition, the hospital houses an imaging and diagnostics center; a state-of-the-art surgery suite with five operating rooms; a helipad; and child life, pastoral and social services. Since opening, Arkansas Children’s Northwest is averaging about 2,200 visits per month.

For more information about how to volunteer, make a gift or schedule an appointment, visit www.archildrens.org/northwest.