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Wise Choices for Business
Personal Stories Inspire Personal,
Business Giving
By Jamie Smith
National Philanthropy Day Award Winners
When your child is a patient at a
in Northwest Arkansas clinic sponsored by the University
Fadil Bayyari • Outstanding Philanthropist
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Owner of Bayyari Properties and Construction, Bayyari was
(UAMS) and the Arkansas Children’s
acknowledged for his “generous contributions of time, vision
and money.” He is recognized as a man with respect for people
Hospital, you probably see your child’s
of all faiths, and demonstrates a philanthropic spirit that serves
distress.
to bridge the chasms of race, religion and economic status that
often separate our community.
Murals created for the clinics help
calm children’s fears.
Tim Hudson • Outstanding Fundraising Executive
Living by a philosophy he calls, “friend raising,” Hudson has
“It helps keep the kids’ minds off the
become one of Northwest Arkansas’ most respected fundraising
medical stuff and on the fun stuff,” says
executives. His contributions include millions of dollars raised for
Ozark Guidance and UAMS-Northwest.
Cindy Webb, director of the Northwest
Arkansas office of the Arkansas Chil-
Kimberly-Clark • Outstanding Corporation
Recognized for its commitment to local and national giving, the
dren’s Hospital Foundation.
company parlays its strength as a global health and hygiene
The murals are one of many gifts
company into charitable action. Focused on the Boys & Girls
Club and United Way, along with dozens of local charities, the
provided through the Will Golf 4 Kids
company also encourages employees to volunteer.
organization, which raises money for
Chris Rogers • Ernie Lawrence Outstanding Professional
Arkansas Children’s Hospital with a
Advisor
golf tournament and Color of Hope
The award itself is named after a Bentonville attorney known for
his involvement in estate planning and charitable giving. Rogers,
gala. The organization is operated
a tax attorney and specialist in estate planning, is recognized for
through the efforts of several compa-
his dedication to charitable organizations and for promoting
philanthropy throughout the region.
nies within the supplier community.
Jeff Schomburger • Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Balancing family life, charitable work, and his role as president of
Putting community in
the Global Wal-Mart team at Procter & Gamble, Schomburger
the spotlight
also empowers others to invest themselves in the community.
He was instrumental in the 2008 fundraising campaign for
United Way of Northwest Arkansas and in bringing the LPGA
When you turn on your television
to the area.
news at night, chances are you see
Will Golf 4 Kids & Color of Hope Gala• Outstanding
Neile Jones, co-anchor for KNWA.
Philanthropic Organization
Uniting hundreds of volunteers under a single mission, this or-
Jones highlights major issues affecting
ganization raises money for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. An
our community including breast cancer
annual golf tournament with a 16-year history funnels money,
energy, and enthusiasm into service.
and domestic violence. Many of her
features stem from what she learns
Lewis E. Epley, Jr. • Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement
A U of A alumnus and lifelong supporter, Epley has been a
during times we don’t see her on TV—
major contributor committed to a lifetime of common good.
her countless hours of volunteering
Neile Jones • Judges’ Special Award
with nonprofit agencies and charities.
Recognized for her work on behalf of many throughout the
Jones’ parents taught her the impor-
region, TV anchor Jones not only gives of herself, but also
inspires others to action.
tance of helping others around her.
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