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Little Rock, AK--Sissy’s Log Cabin has been named the honoree for the 23rd annual Chocolate Fantasy Ball, according to a report by Arkansas Money & Politics. The event benefits Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana.

According to the report, Sissy's Log Cabin is being recognized for its long-term support of the charity gala through jewelry donations that have helped raise more than $300,000. Those funds have provided more than 30,000 overnight stays for families with children receiving medical treatment at Ronald McDonald House: Little Rock.

Janell Mason, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana, said the company has supported the event since its early years, including in 2009, and has continued its involvement over time, the report noted.

Bill Jones, CEO of Sissyss Log Cabin, said the honor reflects the company's focus on community support and caring for families facing medical challenges.

The 2026 Chocolate Fantasy Ball will take place on February 28 at 6 p.m. in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center. The black-tie event will be led by Gala Chair Phyllis Rogers and will include auctions, dinner, and chocolate-themed offerings.

As per the report, last year's event raised more than $860,000, and organizers aim to exceed that amount in 2026. Proceeds support families served by Ronald McDonald House: Little Rock, and the program will feature remarks from a family that stayed 111 nights at the facility while their newborns were treated in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Read the report by Arkansas Money & Politics here.