Fundraising efforts of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation continued today with the kick-off of andldquo;Buy-A-Block," the second phase of the Building for Babies campaign to raise the remaining funds necessary to total the 2 million dollars required for upgrades and enhancements to the Women & Newborn Care Center.

The goal from the beginning of the capital campaign has been to double the nursery capacity and provide 10 neonatal intensive care beds, keeping mother and baby together throughout labor, delivery and recovery by providing one-room care, improving newborn care and security through advanced technology, and by offering enhanced education for parents.

Buy-A-Block offers individuals and/or groups the opportunity to honor a new addition, child, grandchild or any loved one with a personalized block on the Donor Wall located in the Women and Newborn Care Center. The Donor Wall is a 5x20’ mural depicting a child’s play room created by local artist and Cotter High School art teacher Megan Benham. The mural, unveiled at the kick-off ceremony, was well received by those in attendance, with many compliments expressed about the design, creativity and charming images.

Estella Tullgren, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation Planned Giving Officer, explained the various andldquo;gift-block” levels:

andldquo;Our goal has been to provide everyone with the opportunity of giving by creating affordable levels. For instance, the peach level is measured from $500-999 dollars, continuing all the way up to our highest level of pink. All of the gifts made to Buy-A-Block are tax deductible and may be paid within 5 years,” Tullgren said. “We hope you will be a part of Baxter Regional history by honoring someone you love. Many community members have had all of their family born at Baxter Regional Medical Center, and buying a block is a way to preserve memories for posterity whether you are a parent, relative, grandparent or even a business,” Tullgren concluded.

To learn more about how you can join this community-wide effort to enhance the Women and Newborn Care Center, please call Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation at 870-508-1770.

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