News & Updates

HomeGoods donates $5,000 to Friends

May 2, 2012 | Melanie Schade

From left - Kristin Allen, Paul Loyacono, Sidney Allen, Rob Armour, Leigh Reeves, Adam Duffek, David Black and Vince Colosimo.

HomeGoods has opened a new store in the city of Madison and Friends of Children’s Hospital received $5,000 during the grand opening festivities.  Each time a new store opens, employees vote on a local charity to receive $5,000.  Employees of the Madison store chose Friends of Children’s Hospital.  Store Manager Adam Duffek and Districk Manager David Black were on hand during the check presentation and were very interested in learning more about the only children’s hospital in the state of Mississippi.  Assistant store manager Vince Colosimo has lived in Madison for several years and says he is very familiar with the services offered by Batson.  Thank you to HomeGoods and their employees for this wonderful gift to Friends of Children’s Hospital.

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SouthGroup presents $28,000 donation

May 2, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Representatives with SouthGroup Insurance Services in Ridgeland presented Friends of Children’s Hospital board members with a check for $28,000 in April.  These funds were raised from the SouthGroup Insurance Make A Difference 5K Run/Walk held in Ridgeland on February 18, 2012.  More than 800 participants signed up to run or walk the course and this is the largest amount raised to date.  Thank you SouthGroup and all your employees for this wonderful gift to the children of Mississippi!

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Friends glad to announce new partnership

April 25, 2012 | Melanie Schade

The band Southern Halo will host the first “Rocking for Children’s Hospital” Benefit at the Warehouse in Cleveland, MS on Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. The evening will feature a silent auction, guest speakers and live entertainment by Southern Halo and Nashville recording artist Phil Vaught.  All funds raised from the event will benefit Friends of Children’s Hospital.

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Friends nominated as charity finalist in Jackson Restaurant Week

April 17, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Friends of Children’s Hospital is one of five charity finalists competing for a $10,000 prize in Jackson Restaurant Week.  The second annual Jackson Restaurant Week, held on April 15th through the 21st and presented by Eat Jackson, aims to highlight local restaurants and incorporates local charities.  34 participating restaurants have created special Jackson Restaurant Week menus to highlight their best menu items.  When you visit these establishments you can order from the special menu or choose your favorite regular menu item.  When you are done eating, you will be given a ballot listing five local charities.  Cast your vote for your favorite charity and at the end of the week the charity with the most votes will win $10,000.  Eat out often this week and vote for Friends of Children’s Hospital.

The five charities competing for the grand prize include Friends of Children’s Hospital, The Mustard Seed, CARA, Magnolia Speech School and the Jackson Free Clinic.

The participating restaurants include

AJ’s on Lakeland                                               Amerigo Italian Restaurant                          Babalu Tacos and Tapas

Beagle Bagel Madison                                      BRAVO! Italian Restaurant                           Brent’s Drugs Soda Fountain

Broad Street Baking Company                     Char Restaurant                                                 Ely’s Restaurant & Bar

Fatsumo Sushi                                                    Jaco’s Tacos                                                        Julep Restaurant & Bar

King Edward Bar & Grill                                  Logan Farms                                                       Mint The Restaurant

Nick’s!                                                                    Old Capitol Inn                                                    Ole Tavern on George Street

Olga’s Fine Dining                                             Pan-Asia Restaurant                                          Parlor Market

Primos Café                                                          Ruth’s Chris Steak House                                Sombra Mexican Kitchen

Shapley’s                                                               Table 100                                                              The Copper Iris

The Mermaid Café                                             The Parker House                                              Two Sisters Kitchen

Underground 119                                              Wasabi Sushi and Bar

Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint                    Sophia’s Restaurant at The Fairview Inn

For additional details please visit www.jacksonrestaurantweek.com

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Judy DeLaet wins the Patty Peck Honda Blue Car Giveaway!

March 26, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Judy DeLaet of Forest, MS receives the keys to her brand new Honda Civic Coupe from Bob Aubrey, General Manager of Patty Peck Honda and The Sweet Potato Queen, Jill Conner Browne.

Congratulations to Judy DeLaet of Forest, MS for winning the Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway!  Judy was the last key finalist chosen just after the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren and Sweet Potato Queen Jill Conner Browne stood in for her during the final drawing.  Judy’s key opened the Sweet Potato Treasure Chest.  Thank you to all the key finalists for being present and supporting Batson Children’s Hospital.  Judy and her husband Dewayne picked up her brand new 2012 Honda Civic Coupe on Thursday and they could not be happier!

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Sixth Key Finalist Chosen!

March 26, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Mrs. Judy Delaet of Forest, MS was the sixth Key Finalist drawn for a chance to win the 2012 Honda Civic donated by Patty Peck Honda of Ridgeland.  Mrs. Delaet’s name was drawn immediately after the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren concluded.  Thank you to everyone who purchased a $25 ticket for a chance to win!  Stay tuned for the ultimate winner who will be announced shortly!

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Fifth Key Finalist Drawn!

March 23, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Mrs. Jane Tisdale of Elberta, AL is the 5th Key Finalist who will have a chance to win the 2012 Honda Civic donated by Patty Peck Honda of Ridgeland.  The Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway is just one exciting aspect of the Zippity Doo Dah Weekend in Fondren happening March 22-24th.  One final Key Finalist will be drawn just before the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade rolls through Fondren at 7:30 pm on Saturday.  All 6 Key Finalists will gather on the Clear Channel stage following the parade to see which lucky Key will open the Sweet Potato Queen’s Treasure Chest and win the keys to the Honda Civic!  You won’t want to miss a minute of the excitement.  There is still time to purchase your raffle ticket.  Buy your ticket online today or stop by the Sal & Mookie’s Kids Carnival and the Batson Children’s Hospital Jump Zone on Saturday to purchase yours.  For a complete listing of events and to view the parade route please visit www.zddparade.com

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Fourth Key Finalist Drawn!

March 16, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Mrs. Kim Hanson of Canton is the fourth lucky Key Finalist in the drawing to win a brand new 2012 Honda Civic Coupe donated by Patty Peck Honda of Ridgeland.  The Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway will take place immediately following the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren on March 24th.  Six Key Finalists will be drawn in the weeks leading up to the parade and one lucky person will win the keys to a brand new Civic!  Only 3,000 tickets will be sold for $25 each so purchase your ticket today.

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Third Key Finalist drawn

March 12, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Mrs. Cheryl Dunaway of Crystal Springs is the third lucky Key Finalist in the drawing to win a brand new 2012 Honda Civic Coupe donated by Patty Peck Honda of Ridgeland.  The Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway will take place immediately following the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren on March 24th.  Six Key Finalists will be drawn in the weeks leading up to the parade and one lucky person will win the keys to a brand new Civic!  The sooner you enter the more chances you have for your ticket to be drawn.  Only 3,000 tickets will be sold for $25 each so purchase your ticket today.

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Second Key Finalist Drawn!

March 5, 2012 | Melanie Schade

Mrs. Lynn W. Lee of Jackson is the second lucky Key Finalist in the drawing to win a brand new 2012 Honda Civic Coupe donated by Patty Peck Honda of Ridgeland.  The Patty Peck Honda Doo Dah Day Blue Car Giveaway will take place immediately following the BankPlus Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren on March 24th.  Six Key Finalists will be drawn in the weeks leading up to the parade and one lucky person will win the keys to a brand new Civic!  The sooner you enter the more chances you have for your ticket to be drawn.  Only 3,000 tickets will be sold for $25 each so purchase your ticket today.

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