A Toast to Health 2026
On August 27, 2026, friends and supporters of WelcomeHealth gathered at the Fayetteville Public Library for a very special A Toast to Health as we celebrated 40 years of serving our community.
The evening honored four decades of volunteers, donors, healthcare professionals, partners, and neighbors whose generosity and commitment have helped WelcomeHealth provide care to thousands of people across Northwest Arkansas.
We were also proud to recognize two extraordinary community partners:
Washington Regional Medical Center received the Jessie Bryant Community Leadership Award, honoring its longstanding leadership, generosity, and commitment to helping low-income and uninsured neighbors access quality healthcare.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus received the Dr. J.B. Hays Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a partnership rooted in shared expertise, education, service, and a vision for strengthening healthcare in our community for years to come.
Most of all, the evening was a celebration of what can happen when a community chooses to care for one another. Thank you to all who have made WelcomeHealth’s first 40 years possible. We look forward to gathering again in 2027!
Celebrating the people who make our mission possible
A Toast to Health is WelcomeHealth’s signature annual gathering celebrating the volunteers, partners, donors, healthcare professionals, and community members who help make compassionate, accessible healthcare possible in Northwest Arkansas.
Each year, the evening brings our community together to reflect on WelcomeHealth’s impact, recognize exceptional service and leadership, and celebrate the people and partnerships that keep this work moving forward.
Scenes from A Toast to Health 2026
