Huge THANK YOU to the Dirty Cards Crew and VFW Post 9095 for sponsoring an incredible disc golf tournament raising funds to support the Friends of Fisher House Arkansas.

Thanks to their generosity and hard work, the tournament raised $7,500 supporting the families staying at the Fisher House while their Veterans received medical care. The Fisher House means comfort, lodging and peace of mind to our Veterans who have given so much.

A huge THANK YOU to the Saline Crossing DAR Chapter for their donation of $300 to Friends of Fisher House Arkansas. These special ladies also volunteered at the Diamante Country Club golf tournament. It is especially significant as this is their first year anniversary.

Happy Anniversary and thank you for your commitment to our Veterans

The cold temperatures yesterday did not dampen the spirits of our dedicated golfers who came out to support Friends of Fisher House Arkansas. Hot Springs Village Diamante Country Club sponsored the golf tournament which was an outstanding success!! The amount of planning and organization was apparent as the golfers enjoyed Chick-Filet breakfast sandwiches, delicious hamburgers for lunch and homemade desserts. Congressmen French Hill, a long time supporter of the Fisher House, was there to cheer on the golfers as well. The original goal was significantly surpassed by a donation of $35,000 to support the Veterans of Arkansas and their families.

Friends of Fisher House Arkansas is especially grateful to the sponsors of the tournament and their commitment to our Veterans

The Little Rock Parrot Head Club, a non-profit, community service organization and Jimmy Buffet fan club, helped raise funds to support this donation. Thank you Little Rock Parrot Club!! We are grateful for your support!!

The story of the red guitar:

Shepherd visited a Fisher House in Honolulu in 2017. While there he was asked to perform his hit song “Riding with Private Malone” but didn’t have his guitar with him.

That experience sparked the idea: “Every Fisher House should have a guitar.”

He founded the Red Guitar Campaign (now a registered 501(c)(3)) to donate red guitars to Fisher Houses across the U.S.

By October 2025: 51 guitars have been sponsored and 39 delivered to Fisher Houses in many states.

Shepherd himself was going through cancer treatment in 2005 and received a red Taylor guitar as a gift. That inspired him to “pay it forward” via this campaign.

He chose the red color and donated guitars with a small plaque, so that families staying at Fisher Houses have access to music and healing.

“Music is a special medicine… That guitar helped with my recovery.” — Thom Shepherd

Having a guitar in the house provides a creative and therapeutic outlet for families, caregivers and veterans during stressful times.