ROBINS FIELD / ELIZABETH FORD INITIATIVE
A Woman Ahead of Her Time
Elizabeth Ford was a pioneer, breaking through the glass ceiling that has given women greater opportunities in health care. Appointed the first female Assistant Administrator/Vice President of North Mississippi Medical Center, she held that position for 35 years. Elizabeth’s loyalties always remained close to home, touching the health care, education, faith, and communities.
Honoring Elizabeth
Tony was a full-time caregiver for his mother Elizabeth, who suffered from dementia and Parkinson’s. “For a long time I thought about how to honor my mother and her work. Sitting in my home looking at Robin’s Field, it came to me. And I knew how I could further her legacy.”
Honoring Elizabeth and Her Work
Elizabeth’s loyalties always remained close to home, touching health care, education, faith, and community.
The Robins Field/Elizabeth Ford Initiative was founded in 2017 by Tony Ford in honor of his mother, the late Elizabeth Ford. His vision includes a long-term commitment to the restoration and enhancement of Robins Field. Partnering with the CREATE Foundation, Tony donated $5,000 as seed money to be the Initiative.
Since its inception the Initiative has completed the following projects.
Jackson/Madison Garden
Track Paving
Roosevelt Rose Garden
Water Fountain Installation
Stadium Painting
LED Lighting Installation
Honor Wall
Nettie Davis Rose Garden
Ken Kirk Rose Garden
Rob Barnes Rose Garden
Honor athletes, band members, cheerleaders and coaches
through the purchase of commemorative plaques on the Honor Wall.
