LifeTouch Health Foundation

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Kim Kirkman, on being recognized by Soirée as one of this year's Women to Watch!

Kim's passion for serving others shines through every day as she helps advance our mission of providing compassionate, whole-person hospice care to Arkansans and their families. Her leadership is built on relationships, service, and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential.

From championing philanthropy that changes lives to leading with grace, vision, and purpose, Kim inspires those around her and helps ensure that hundreds of patients and families receive the care and support they need.

Our Foundation team is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the impact Kim makes on our organization. https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/women-to-watch/kim-shaffer-kirkman-ed-d/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSL85xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZloXY-HyLcyUuccxW21dkLQ6gwCO_YVCQfaQODnZVcO_qnOX9_eq8zqCagA_aem_YWdncwBPbRYH8mE1N9Oq6fizwWIP&brid=YWdncwFqWJwosL3KFzb5Oyvx4Gxp

Kim Shaffer Kirkman is VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer of LifeTouch Health Foundation and a 2026 Soirée Women to Watch.

05/19/2026

Hospice is often misunderstood — but through honest conversations and personal experiences, we can help others see that hospice is not just about the end of life. It’s about living fully, finding comfort, and cherishing meaningful moments together.

In this week’s Touching Lives Podcast, one husband shares what it meant to walk through hospice care with his wife — and how they continued choosing joy, love, and life together.

Stories like these help fulfill our mission by educating our community, breaking down misconceptions, and reminding families they are not alone.

Watch the episode now: https://youtu.be/iFSsOXClQ2U

05/05/2026

This is what commitment looks like. Megan and Cierra share how a routine visit turned into an extraordinary experience.

05/01/2026

COMPASS AWARD VIDEO: If you weren’t able to join us for Party at the Plaza, please watch a special video highlighting this year’s Michael V. Aureli Compass Award recipient Sharon Davis. Sharon is a longtime supporter of our organization as well as a board member for both LifeTouch Health and the LifeTouch Health Foundation. To watch the presentation now, please visit https://www.lifetouchhealth.org/compass-award.

The award is named for Michael Aureli, our co-founder who died in 2011 as a patient in the organization’s care. Presenting the award in this special video is Michael’s wife, Sharon Aureli, who received the first Compass Award in 2022 and currently serves as chair of the LifeTouch Health Board of Directors.

Prior to the event, those wanting to join Sharon in supporting the mission of LifeTouch Health were invited to become a “Friend of Sharon” for a donation of $100 or more in her honor. To see a list naming "Friends of Sharon” or to make a gift to support our mission, please visit https://www.lifetouchhealth.org/compass-award.

Please join us in congratulating Sharon again for this well-deserved recognition – and thanking her for all that she has done and continues to do to support us as Arkansas Hospice becomes LifeTouch Health.

04/30/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTY AT THE PLAZA 2026 SPONSORS! Please watch this slideshow and join us in thanking our Party at the Plaza 2026 sponsors for making our fantastic LifeTouch Health Foundation event this past Saturday a reality. Their generosity made it possible to have free general admission for this wonderful event to benefit LifeTouch Health.

If you enjoyed the music, art, family activities, community resources and fun, please consider making a difference for LifeTouch Health patients by donating at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/shortcode/BMMQyt. And to see how LifeTouch Health offers trusted care, where you are, please visit https://www.lifetouchhealth.org/ or call 877-713-2348.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make Party at the Plaza an amazing success!

04/29/2026

PARTY AT THE PLAZA 2026: Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's LifeTouch Health Foundation event an amazing success! Whether you were a sponsor or donor, a performer, a participating vendor, an artist, an attendee, or a volunteer or a staff member, we appreciate you for supporting our LifeTouch Health patients and families. Special congratulations to Sharon Davis, a longtime supporter and board member, for receiving the 5th Annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award.

If you enjoyed the music, art, family activities, community resources and fun, please consider making a donation to support our ongoing mission at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/shortcode/BMMQyt.

Thanks again, and we hope to see you next year at Party at the Plaza!

04/28/2026

If you were at Party at the Plaza on Saturday, relive the fun by watching our wrap-up video! If you weren't, please join us and take a moment to view this montage of the day's highlights.

Thanks to all of you who helped make the first five years of this action-packed LifeTouch Health Foundation event possible! Even though the event is over, you can still make a difference for LifeTouch Health patients by donating at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/shortcode/BMMQyt. To see how LifeTouch Health offers trusted care, where you are, please visit https://www.lifetouchhealth.org/ or call 877-713-2348.

Thanks again and see you next year!

04/26/2026

Party at the Plaza 2026 is now in the history books! Thanks to all of you who helped make the first five years of this action-packed LifeTouch Health Foundation event possible — as well as those of you who came yesterday for this special “family reunion” filled with music, fun, and fellowship! Whether you were a sponsor or donor, a performer, a participating vendor, an artist, an attendee, or a volunteer or a staff member, we appreciate you for supporting our LifeTouch Health patients and families.

Even though the event is over, you can still make a difference for LifeTouch Health patients by donating at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/shortcode/BMMQyt. To see how LifeTouch Health offers trusted care, where you are, please visit https://www.lifetouchhealth.org/ or call 877-713-2348.

Thanks again and see you next year!

04/26/2026

What a great crowd for The Cleverlys, our last act for Party at the Plaza 2026!

04/26/2026

The Cleverlys are on the Party at the Plaza stage – “straight outta The Grand Ole Opry!” What a great way to wrap up a wonderful night!