Whether relaxed or rigid, skinny or straight – favorite blue jeans are preferred attire for the trendiest gathering this spring. Blue Jeans & Bubbles Chairmen Kaleb Hadley and Amanda Person will welcome friends and patrons to Rusty Tractor Vineyards for an unforgettable evening. “It’s targeted towards young professionals and will harness the passion, energy and potential of a generation eager to make a difference in the world,” Amanda explains. Highlights include light bites, lively libations < bubbles of course > and live entertainment. “I am buzzing with excitement about Rodney Block and crafted cocktails from Delta Dirt.” Kaleb adds, “Dancing is definitely on the agenda!”
Throughout its tenure of four decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana has served more than 48,000 families. The Ronald McDonald House boasts 32,000 square feet and features 32 family-suites as well as a spacious kitchen, dining room, playroom, and outdoor play spaces. With a finite focus on keeping families together and near a critically ill child in one of Little Rock’s hospitals, the House offers these amenities free to families, regardless of ability to pay. Kaleb and Amanda agree, keeping families together and alleviating financial considerations are paramount. Kaleb elaborates, “It’s the commitment to creating a world where every family has access to optimal healthcare and wellness that aligns with my values.”
Family is at the heart of the organization’s mission and it resonates with these two young professionals. Kaleb notes his mother’s work at Arkansas Children’s was impressive. “Her dedication inspired me to serve others as well.” Amanda realizes that she can cultivate volunteerism in her own children. “If I model being of service to my children, they will know that they have something to give and that time is most precious of all.”