Over 700 guests attended the event on Saturday, February 8, 2020! They sampled thousands of decadent chocolate creations and gourmet treats prepared exclusively for this pre-Valentine's Day gala. Upon arrival, they enjoyed sinfully delicious signature chocolate martinis and mouthwatering desserts! The evening included an elegant seated dinner, fabulous silent and live auctions, and concluded with dancing the night away to Boom! Kinetic.

 It was the largest source of funds for Ronald McDonald House. Without it, the House would not be able to serve families in need. ​ Thanks to attendees, sponsors, auction donors, chocolate donors and volunteers, the gala was the most successful in the history of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. 
​​Voted one of the top three charity galas ​in Arkansas by readers of AY Magazine!
Voted top Charity Event in 2019 by Arkansas Times readers!
Voted Best Charity Gala 2019 by Arkansas Life readers!

2020 EVENT CHAIRS

Susan M. Davenport, CPA, FHFMA
and Dean Davenport, CPA, FHFMA, CGMA

Long-time RMHCA Board Member Susan Davenport and her husband Dean Davenport have worked hard for years to help families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. Their support has helped thousands of families stay close to their children in the hospital. 

Thanks to Susan and Dean's leadership and passion for making a difference. With this power couple at the helm, Chocolate Fantasy Ball 2020 was a record-breaking event!

2020 HONOREE

Donna Clark

Donna Clark embodies what it means to be philanthropic. Her advocacy, ideas, generosity, enthusiasm and, most of all, her heart for helping families, are just a few of the reasons she was named our 2020 Honoree.

She has founded several programs benefiting families and our organization:: 
  • Red Carpet - a semimonthly, free shopping event for ladies staying at the House.
  • Red Shoe Crew - an auxiliary of young (and young at heart) volunteers raising awareness of/support for the House; includes activities, cooking, events, networking.
  • Stuff the Truck- a monthly, specific item donation drive sponsored by various auto dealerships, providing much needed items for families
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Donna joined our board of directors in January 2018, and serves as Chair of its Development Committee. 
2020 PRESENTING SPONSOR
IN-KIND SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR
"THE DOOR" SPONSOR
CHAMPAGNE WALL SPONSOR
SHARE-A-NIGHT SPONSOR
CHOCOLATE SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
Arkansas Chapter of HFMA
Arvest Bank
Bail Bonds by Greg & Red
BancorpSouth
Bank OZK
Baptist Health
Barbara/Jean
Barber Law Firm
Cranford Co.
Dr. Mimi Lee & Dr. Gene Sloan
First Orion
First Security Bank
Gill Ragon Owen, P.A.
Dr. Whit & Lisa Hall
HoganTaylor, LLP
Hudson, Cisne & Company, LLC
​Ingalls & Snyder
Little Rock Marriott
Drs. Nirvana & Trey Manning
Martin-Brower
Beth & Pat McAlpine
Palacios Enterprises
Sara E. Peeples, M.D. FAAP - UAMS NICU
Pulaski County Title
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Quality Trucking of Little Rock
Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
Regions Private Wealth Management
Relyance Bank
William A. Rollefson, MD
Southwest Power Pool
Michelle & Steve Timmermans
UAMS
​U.S. Bank 
WD&D Architects/Batson Engineers
PATRON SPONSORS
Connie & Ed Bennett
Parker Automotive Group​
Sara and Edmond Hurst

If you have any questions, contact Monika Hemenway at monika@rmhcarkansas.org or 501-978-3118