Log A Load For Kids
Benefiting Arkansas Children's Hospital

On March 11, 2008, The Log A Load For Kids Committee pledged $2 million over the next five years to fund a Trauma Unit in a planned expansion of Arkansas Children's Hospital's Emergency Department.

2009 Log A Load Calendar

April 2
Log A Load For Kids
Campaign Kickoff Meeting
Arkansas Children's Hospital

April 24
Crawfish Boil - Molnaird Bros. Sawmill
Strong

October 24
South Central Arkansas Log A Load For Kids
Grant County Community Center
Sheridan

2008 Campaign Total
The 2008 fundraising total was $373,256.90

Program History
Since the program began in 1993, loggers and members of the forestry community have demonstrated their commitment to Arkansas's children by raising more than $3.3 million for Arkansas Children's Hospital at events throughout the state. The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Association in cooperation with the Arkansas Timber Producers Association.

Because Arkansas Log A Load For Kids is dedicated to the long-term growth of the hospital, the committee agreed to fund a $1.5 million Arkansas Log A Load For Kids Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery. By funding an endowed chair, Log A Load can help the hospital recruit and retain top-quality physicians in this specialty field. Dr. Jonathan Drummond-Webb became the first holder of this chair in June 2001. Dr. Robert D. B. Jaquiss was invested in the chair on October 26, 2006.

In 2001, the Log A Load For Kids committee pledged $1.5 million to support the hospital's Angel One helicopter program. In 2004, the group pledged $ 1 million to support the Imaging/MRI program. To raise funds, event coordinators in communities throughout the state host fish fry dinners, live and silent auctions, and other activities. The program has raised the following approximate amounts:

• $42,000 in 1993
• $53,000 in 1994
• $96,000 in 1995
• $109,000 in 1996
• $150,000 in 1997
• $305,000 in 1998
• $370,000 in 1999
• $450,000 in 2000
• $400,000 in 2001
• $350,000 in 2002
• $359,000 in 2003
• $379,458 in 2004
• $359,000 in 2005
• $362,499 in 2006
• $421,000 in 2007
• $373,256 in 2008