Darrow Jones Commits $1 Million Estate Gift to Arkansas Children’s Hospital

June 30, 2025

Headshot of Darrow Jones (LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas) June 30, 2025 | Darrow Jones, owner of Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, has made a transformative $1 million estate trust provision in support of Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). This legacy gift will help ensure families across the state have access to expert, compassionate pediatric care for generations to come. With this commitment, Darrow Jones — through both his personal philanthropy and the ongoing generosity of Jones & Son — has contributed more than $2.5 million in cumulative support to Arkansas Children’s.

A Legacy of Giving: Lasting Impact through Generosity

Since 2009, Darrow Jones has been a devoted partner to Arkansas Children’s and the ACH Auxiliary, demonstrating a deep dedication through sponsorships, donations and community engagement.

Jones & Son proudly serves as the official jeweler and presenting sponsor of Miracle Ball, the annual black-tie gala hosted by the ACH Auxiliary and the Arkansas Children’s Foundation. Jones & Son also generously supports a la Carte – the ACH Auxiliary’s annual tasting event, featuring local cuisine and an online auction. Each year, Jones & Son provides an exquisite collection of featured jewelry in support of the event and its fundraising goals.

Beyond event sponsorships, Darrow Jones also invests in the future through his support of the ACH Auxiliary’s ACHievers Program, which introduces 9th-grade students to health care careers, volunteerism, and the importance of philanthropy. Each ACHiever is honored at the end of the year with a special gift of jewelry or a watch from Jones & Son — a meaningful reminder of their experience and service.

“Giving back is one of the most meaningful ways we can serve our community,” said Darrow Jones. “Arkansas Children’s has always held a special place in our hearts, and I’m proud to support the hospital and its mission to improve the lives of children — not just today, but for generations to come.”

More Than a Gift — A Partnership for a Better Future

“Darrow, along with the Jones & Son team, represents the very best of personal and corporate philanthropy,” said Fred Scarborough, executive vice president and chief development officer at Arkansas Children’s. “A gift made through estate planning is among the most meaningful — it signifies the Arkansas Children’s mission has become one of the donor’s highest lifetime priorities. We hold that honor with deep respect. This gift ensures lasting support for the future and is a powerful inspiration to our team and community — commemorating a legacy of service that will be felt for generations.”

With this estate provision, Darrow Jones joins a growing community of visionary leaders who are choosing to make planned gifts — a lasting way to align charitable giving with long-term financial and estate planning. These commitments help secure the future of Arkansas Children’s while providing donors with enduring impact and potential financial benefits.

Meeting the Growing Needs of Arkansas Children’s

With the unwavering support of donors like Darrow Jones, Arkansas Children’s remains committed to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

In fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024), Arkansas Children’s served 180,000 children — more children than ever before — and the need for services continues to grow. The $318 million expansion across Arkansas Children’s focuses on delivering better access, exceptional outcomes and improved on-campus experiences at the state’s nationally ranked pediatric health system.

From its founding as an orphanage in 1912 to becoming a nationally acclaimed health care system, Arkansas Children’s has remained steadfast in its commitment to being a champion for children. With a variety of planned giving options to choose from — whether it’s a bequest in a will, a charitable trust, or another giving vehicle — legacy gifts can be tailored to accomplish a donor’s specific needs and philanthropic goals. Learn more about supporting Arkansas Children’s with a future gift at archildrens.org/giftplanning.

ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S
Arkansas Children's is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' 850,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric subspecialties (2024-2025): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Neonatal Care, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.

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