05/14/2026
Baxter Health Foundation Donors Set New Record with $3.8 Million Raised in 2025
The Baxter Health Foundation is proud to announce that its generous community of donors raised $3.8 million in 2025, a new record in the Foundation's 37-year history. The milestone was celebrated on May 7 at the Foundation's Annual Donor Banquet, where supporters from across North Central Arkansas and South Central Missouri gathered to mark another year of extraordinary community commitment.
Among the highlights of 2025 was the successful completion of the Heartbeat of Hope capital campaign, which raised $2.5 million to fund Baxter Health's newest cardiac catheterization laboratory. The campaign stands as a testament to the community's deep commitment to ensuring that life-saving cardiac care remains available close to home.
"This community shows up for each other in a way that is truly remarkable," Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health, said. "Because of your generosity, families across 12 counties and two states have access to world-class care close to home. You are the reason Baxter Health is still here, still growing, and still serving."
The $3.8 million raised in 2025 brings the Foundation's cumulative total to more than $22 million invested in Baxter Health over its 37-year history. Those gifts have funded advanced surgical technology, cancer care facilities, cardiac services, community clinics, and $450,000 in annual scholarships for healthcare workers, all in a region where the nearest large hospital is nearly 90 miles away.
"We can't thank our donor family enough for the remarkable year of giving in 2025," said Sarah Edwards, Executive Director of the Baxter Health Foundation. "They are the heartbeat of our hospital and truly prove that philanthropy can save lives. We are excited to see what we can do together again this year."
The Baxter Health Foundation Board of Directors is grateful to every donor, volunteer, and community partner who made this record year possible. Your investment is felt every day, in every exam room, every operating suite, and every family that does not have to travel hours from home to receive the care they need.
To learn more about the Baxter Health Foundation or to make a gift, visit https://www.baxterhealth.org/foundation/or call 870.508.1770.
