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Arkansas Children's Northwest

This year marks the 32nd annual Will Golf 4 Kids (WG4K) tournament and the 18th annual Gala of Hope, two signature, volunteer-led events benefiting Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). Together, these events have raised more than $26.4 million to support children and families across the region. 

The four-person scramble golf tournament will take place Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, at the scenic Dogwood and Kingswood Golf Courses in Bella Vista. The event features morning and afternoon shotgun starts, legendary goody bags and meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow champions for children. Honorary chairs for WG4K 2026 are Brad Bedwell (VP, Health Merchandising, Walmart), Brian Salmon (VP/DMM, Beverages, Walmart), Will McDonald (VP, Merchandising — Household Paper & Cleaning, Walmart) and Katie Smith (VP/DMM Adult Beverage, Walmart). 

The celebration continues with the Gala of Hope, a black-tie evening held Friday, July 31, at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. Hosted by 2026 chairs Dalilah and Ben Blakeman, this elegant town-and-country affair will include a highly curated dining experience, live entertainment and both live and silent auctions. 

Every dollar raised stays local to support the growth of ACNW, part of the largest expansion in Arkansas Children’s history. This $371 million system-wide investment in construction on the Arkansas Children’s Pat Walker Campus in Springdale and the Arkansas Children’s Golisano Campus in Little Rock will help meet the growing health care needs of Arkansas’ children today and for generations to come. 

To learn more, visit archildrens.org/expansion.