SAVE THE DATE: Milk Bank Golf Classic Coming Soon!
October 24, 2026
Join the Milk Bank in a shotgun style golf scramble with 4-person teams at The Greens at North Hills in Sherwood, AR!. More information coming soon with registration and sponsorship information! Follow the Milk Bank on our social media platforms for up to date information!
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Join the UAMS Milk Bank team at community events across Arkansas as we connect expectant and new mothers, babies, and families with valuable resources and support. These family-friendly events bring healthcare providers and families together in a welcoming environment, making it easier for busy parents to discover local services, education, and care options all in one place.
Mahjong and Mingle for Milk, Feb 16, 2026
Thank you to our generous sponsors for making Mahjong and Mingle for Milk such a memorable and meaningful evening, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and filled the room with energy, camaraderie, and countless rounds of lively Mahjong. Because of your enthusiasm, kindness, and support, we are thrilled to share that together we raised over $12,000 for the UAMS Milk Bank—funds that will directly help us provide safe, lifesaving nutrition to premature and medically fragile infants across Arkansas. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and for the joyful spirit you brought to this wonderful event. Event sponsors included The Mahj Meetup, White River Health, White Insurance Agency, Embodiment Chiropractic, and Murphy USA.
May Donor Day on May 10, 2025
“With Mother’s Day celebrated this weekend, we thought it is excellent timing to host a community event for mothers to make milk donations but also to provide information to the community about the Milk Bank and how we can help support newborns and mothers in Arkansas,” said Misty L. Virmani, M.D., executive medical director of the UAMS Milk Bank, associate professor of pediatrics and neonatology and director of breastfeeding medicine. “Through this event, we also hope to educate people about the vital role that breastfeeding plays in an infant’s early development, which also promotes long-term health.”
Evening of Remembrance – Honoring the gift of love from bereaved families
On the evening of October 23 UAMS Milk Bank recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Awareness Month by hosting families whose child has died but chose to donate the life saving gift of mother’s milk so that other children could thrive. A private ceremony was held where bereaved parents and their loved ones were invited to visit the Milk Bank and the My Love Lives On memorial tree. Families chose a place on the tree to place a leaf engraved with their child’s name and date of birth and received their own leaf to take home with them. They also were able to write notes and their birth story and place pictures in a memory book kept in the Milk Bank to honor these precious angels.
