Jackson L. Graves Foundation

05/21/2025

We couldn’t have done this without you! Today, the Hogeye Marathon & Relays presented us with an $8,000 donation for neonatal care. These funds will directly support NICU families through our annual Christmas deliveries.

04/12/2025

Yall, when a relay team wins the race and was running on our behalf, I feel like we won the Hogeye Marathon & Relays!!! We are so grateful for everyone who made the race happen, ran & volunteered for Jackson L. Graves Foundation!!! Enjoy this sunshine today! Congrats to alllll the runners!!!

03/10/2025

Sign up to today & save! Hogeye Marathon & Relays 🥳🏃🥇

You have until midnight of 3/12/2025 to sign up before prices increase for Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay! Scan QR code to register today! Explore Springdale Columbus House Brewery Running Club Arkansas RRCA - Grand Prix Series funarkrunningteam nwa_runclub 479.runclub 816runclub Downtown Bentonville Runners springfieldmomsontherun417 Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas Western Arkansas Runners Little Rock Roadrunners Club

02/26/2025

Calling all runners near & far to !
As most of you know, the Hogeye Marathon & Relays supports us in a major way! We received proceeds based on how many of you run and volunteer on our behalf! Sign up today and receive a discounted rate when you book your room at the Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn in Springdale! The deal expires March 12!

Hope to see you on race day, April 12-13!!!

For Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn in Springdale, you have until 3/12/2025 to book using discounted rates! Book now while you can! Explore Springdale Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area hamptoninnspringdale Arkansas RRCA - Grand Prix Series Tulsa Running Club 816runclub Dallas Running Club springfieldrunnersgroup springfieldmomsontherun417

02/15/2025

Hi, Foundation friends and family,

Please forgive this frightfully delayed post about our event this past week—it was a big one in so many ways! We are deeply humbled and grateful for everyone who joined us for our very last Ooh! La, La! A Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event. It was a night of reflection, celebration, and profound gratitude for the incredible impact our small but mighty Foundation has made over the years.

While this event is taking its final bow, the Foundation is not. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership and endowment with the Arkansas Community Foundation! This exciting step ensures that our mission will continue for generations to come. You can be part of this legacy by contributing to the Jackson L. Graves Foundation Charitable Fund using the QR code below.

This evening also gave us the opportunity to honor and celebrate our Executive Director of 11 years with a special award, as well as recognize those who have given $10,000 or more throughout our 20 years of service. Because of you, we have raised and donated nearly $2,000,000 to improve care for NICU babies and provide comfort for their families.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude—for our supporters who feel like family, for our dedicated partners and sponsors, and for everyone who has been part of this journey.

Presenting Sponsor:
Collier Drug Stores

Truffle Sponsors:
Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, Adventure Subaru

Ganache Sponsors:
Pat O’Brien Ventures, Larry Bittle Insurance Agency Inc.

Nib Sponsors:
Legacy National Bank, The Bank of Fayetteville, G&G Independent Insurance

Chocolate Sponsor:
ONYX Coffee Lab

Wine Sponsors:
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Arkansas Wine & Spirits

Partners:
CitiScapes Magazine
3W Magazine
Fayetteville Town Center
Young’s Moving Service
Washington Regional
Liquor World
Up on the Hill Events & Party Rentals, LLC

Thank you for believing in our mission and for making an impact that will last far beyond this event. We are excited for what’s ahead, and we hope to see you as we continue this important work.

Cheers to change and the next chapter! 🥂👶🙏🏼💝

02/03/2025

Hey friends! We’re so excited for our SOLD OUT Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event next week!!! We still need a few rockstar volunteers! Please message us if you can help!

01/25/2025

Hi, JLG Foundation friends!

We are humbled and grateful to announce our very last Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event will be February 11, at the Fayetteville Town Center!!!

This event has historically sold out!!! In fact, we’ve exceeded our usual guest count and Chef Justus Ryan Moll graciously let us open up 3 more tables. So, this is your last chance to join us for this special event!

We are profoundly grateful for our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor! Collier Drug Stores
Truffle: Willow Creek Women's Hospital, Adventure Subaru
Ganache: Pat O'Brien Ventures, Larry Bittle Insurance Agency Inc
Nib: Legacy National Bank, The Bank of Fayetteville, G&G Independent Insurance

Chocolate Sponsor: ONYX Coffee Lab
Wine Sponsors: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits &

Partners:

CitiScapes Magazine
3W Magazine
Fayetteville Town Center
Young's Moving Service
Washington Regional
Liquor World
Up on the Hill Events & Party Rentals, LLC

Thank you for your involvement & support! We hope to see you as we make exciting announcements and bid farewell to this decadent event!

https://jacksongraves.org/events/ooh-la-la-a-chocolate-and-wine-pairing-event-hepy3Justus Ryan Moll

12/17/2024

We made a few more special deliveries 🥰🎄
Thanks to a group of amazing and talented bakers, we took these beautiful Christmas cookies to NICU families here in nwa!

Thank you, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), providing such a wonderful home away from home for families at the Washington Regional NICU!

Thank you, Willow Creek Women's Hospital for providing excellent care to NICU babies & letting us bring necessities & comfort items to their families.

And as always, thank you to our community for making all things possible!!!’ 🫶🏼🎄✨

12/15/2024

Thank you for helping spread the holiday cheer!
✨We have another goal to hit! ✨

Every week there is an average of 80-90 babies being cared for in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital NICU, which means there are 80-90 families dealing with the stress and uncertainty of having a baby in the intensive care unit. You can help give them a taste of home for the holidays through fresh baked Christmas cookies!!! 🎄🍪🤶🏼

If you’d like to sponsor a delivery, the cost is $15 per dozen, and the deadline is December 15. Here’s how you can participate:
PAYPAL: info@jacksongraves.org
VENMO:
MAIL: P.O. Box 572, Fayetteville AR 72702

The cookies will be lovingly prepared and bundled by a small NWA baker, , and distributed by the amazing team at Arkansas Children’s this Friday! We are so grateful for you all who have contributed so far! 🎄🙏🏼