Garland County Circle of Friends will host the 16th annual Splash of Red at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at Hot Springs Memorial Field in Hangar A-4.
All money raised at Splash of Red supports Arkansas Children's Hospital. Involvement from the Garland County community helps to build a remarkable evening for the most worthwhile cause of all, the children, a news release said.
This year's presenting sponsor is Signature Events, Event Planning and Design; diamond sponsors are Lockheed Martin and Windows USA; and platinum sponsor is Oaklawn Racing & Gaming.
Angel One Flight is scheduled to be in attendance for guests to examine, take pictures of and see up close what it takes to save lives. Angel One provides critical care transport to neonatal, pediatric, high-risk obstetric and burn patients across the state of Arkansas and the surrounding border states. One of the two Angel helicopters is scheduled to be on site barring any unforeseen circumstances and a flight crew will be in attendance.
In addition to Angel One, guests will also be able to meet some of the featured champions and learn their amazing stories of survival and hope, the release said. Guests will enjoy cuisine from Taco Mama, LostHorn BBQ and Taste of Eden, beverages donated by Arkansas Beverage and Tri Lakes Liquor, and dancing to the sounds of Tara and Brent (formerly of Moxie) and Central Arkansas DJ Service.
Silent and live auctions will be also be held, featuring items for wine lovers, travel enthusiasts, and those that enjoy a little sparkle, the release said.
Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at https://www.givingarchildrens.org/splash. VIP reserved tables of 10 are also available for $1,250 or VIP tables of six for $750. Contact Glenda Dunn at 501-626-0806 for details on the event or more information on Circle of Friends.
Last year, there were more than 435,136 patient visits in the 2017 fiscal year at ACH, including over 8,000 from Garland County. This year, Circle of Friends chapters across the state hope to raise a combined $861,350 to support the hospital.
Circle of Friends members work to promote children's health through education, advocacy and fundraising for Arkansas Children's Hospital, the state's only pediatric medical facility. There are 10 Circle of Friends chapters statewide.
Splash of Red began in 2002 when a few Circle of Friends members decided that Garland County needed a gala event with silent and live auctions. Originally called Mash Bash, the name was changed after watching an Oprah show on party planning when it was suggested that a "splash of color" could be a theme for any kind of party. After tossing around different colors that sounded best with "splash," they chose red.
Entertainment on 03/14/2018