Radiothon is December 11th!

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Shine Bright for Kids! Festival of Stars is Arkansas Children’s annual, statewide toy and donation drive and radiothon hosted each year in December. Your thoughtful support of Festival of Stars will champion children at Arkansas Children’s through the holidays and beyond—thank you!

You can support Festival of Stars in a variety of ways!

Drop Off Toys and Donations and Tune In to the Radiothon

Festival of StarsOn Friday, December 11, drop off toys and donations at one of 10 statewide locations. Also, on event day, don’t forget to tune in to the Festival of Stars Radiothon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Alice 107.7, B98.5 or your local Cumulus station to hear stories form patient families whose lives have been impacted by Arkansas Children’s, thanks to supporters like you. To make a donation to the radiothon on Friday, December 11, call 501-907-5437 (KIDS) or call 1-888-771-5437 (KIDS).

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Children’s COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed at all contactless, curbside, drop-off locations. Please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask during donation drop off.

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL RADIOTHON/TOY DRIVE LINK

Shop Online or in Store

Shop iconShop our Amazon Wish Lists and Walmart Registries for Good below and send your gifts today! Or use our shopping list to purchase toys at your favorite stores.

 

Make a Monetary Donation

Monetary Donation iconYour gift of $25, $50 or more to Arkansas Children’s will help provide joy to patients and families during their hospital stay this holiday season and beyond.

 

Hold Your Own Toy Drive

Toy Drive iconEncourage your friends and family to donate toys prior to December 11. Then plan to make your delivery to the closest drop-off location on event day.

For more information, please contact Rhonda McBain at [email protected] or 501-364-1473 or Emily Mitchell at [email protected] or 501-364-1476.

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