News

11/26/08

Making the holidays brighter for the kids

 What began as a small gesture to bring a little cheer and make a sick child's holiday stay in the hospital ...[More]
11/26/08

Celebrity chefs visit Batson
 For many patients at children's hospital, Friday afternoons are spent playing, watching television or receiving treatment. ... [More]
11/26/08

MiracleHome raises record $400,000
 "I just can't believe it. This is gorgeous!" Those were the words of this year's winner, Margie Kaldon, ... [More]
11/26/08

Children's Hospital Pro-Am has record turnout

 The 2008 Trustmark Children's Hospital Golf Tournament saw a record turnout. A record 55 teams ... [More]
09/05/08

Press Release - September 05, 2008
Friends of Children's Hospital teams up with Viking Classic
 The Viking Classic, Mississippi's only PGA TOUR event, will be played at Annandale Golf Club in Madison ... [More]
09/05/08

Press Release - September 05, 2008
Trustmark Pro-Am Golf Tournament set for Nov. 2-3
 Rob Armour of Trustmark National Bank (left) presents Dr. Bob Abney (right), golf tournament chairman ... [More]
09/05/08

Press Release - September 05, 2008
Eli and Emeril Heat up An Evening with the Mannings
 Eli Manning, with special guest Emeril Lagasse, hosted "An Evening with the Mannings, Presented by BankPlus" ... [More]
09/05/08

Press Release - September 05, 2008
New Board Members Take Positions
 During the annual meeting on August 5, Dr. Bob Abney was elected as the 2008-2009 president of the board. ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
Support the Batson Hospital and let your tag do the talking
 Do you have your Friends of Children's Hospital license plate yet? If not, one of the easiest ways to show your support of the ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
MiracleHome Builder's work a personal mission
 For contractor Mitch Lewis, building the Batson Hospital MiracleHome is not only a professional accomplishment but also is a deeply personal one ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
Greek Council and Tri Deltas Make Gifts to Benefit the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital
 The University of Mississippi Greek Council has donated $11,000 to the Friends of the Children's Hospital. The Greek Council is composed of the presidents of the 32 Greek organizations ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
Eli Manning visits with Batson patients
 New York Giants Quarterback, Eli Manning, holds 3-year old Brandon resident and Batson Hospital patient, Aubrey Armstrong. ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
Children's Miracle Network honors Pullen's leadership in fight against childhood cancer
 Dr. Jeanette Pullen, former chief of the division of pediatric hematology-oncology, was honored for her instrumental role in the fight against pediatric cancer ... [More]
05/30/08

Press Release - May 30, 2008
Best friends, Batson patients form support system as each battles cancer
 Watching your best friend get terribly sick with cancer can be a difficult and frightening experience for anyone, especially a 5-year-old boy. ... [More]
03/11/08

Press Release - March 7, 2008
BankPlus Donates $15,000 to the Friends of Children's Hospital Miracle Home
 Brandon, Miss - Earlier today, BankPlus presented Friends of Children's Hospital (FOCH) with a $15,000 check for the bank's sponsorship of the 2008 ... [More]
02/04/08

Eli Pep Rally At Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children
 BankPlus employees joined hundreds of patients and staff at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children for a pre-Super Bowl pep rally to support New York Giants ... [More]
01/23/08

2007 MiracleHome raises record amount for Batson
 "I have always bought my ticket every year. It did not matter if I won; I knew it was going to a good cause," said Kay Armstrong as she stepped in her new home... [More]
01/23/08

Community supports Friends' mission
 On August 31st, representatives from the Mississippi Constables Association presented Friends of Children's Hospital Board of Members with a check... [More]


01/23/08

Children's Hospital director brings "experience, expertise" to new role
 Although James Salyer has a wealth of experience in all levels and types of hospital administration, it was the opportunity to return to a children's hospital setting that lured him... [More]