ROBINS FIELD / ELIZABETH FORD INITIATIVE
An inspired vision
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 health care, education, faith, and community.
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Honoring Elizabeth and her work
Tony was a full-time caregiver for 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.”
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Honoring Elizabeth and her work
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 health care, education, faith, and community.
![](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/eFordAndFriends.jpg)
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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.
![Jacskon-Madison Garden planted](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jacskon-Madison-Garden-planted.png)
Jackson/Madison Garden
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Track Paving
![](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Roosevelt-Rose-Garden-planted.png)
Roosevelt Rose Garden
![Jacskon-Madison Garden planted](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Water-Fountain-installed.png)
Water Fountain Installation
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Stadium Painting
![](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LED-Lighting-installed.png)
LED Lighting Installation
![Jacskon-Madison Garden planted](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Honor-Wall-built.png)
Honor Wall
![Nettie Davis Rose Garden Nettie Davis Rose Garden](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nettie-Davis-Rose-Garden.png)
Nettie Davis Rose Garden
![Ken Kirk Rose Garden Ken Kirk Rose Garden](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ken-Kirk-Rose-Garden.png)
Ken Kirk Rose Garden
![Rob Barnes Rose Garden Rob Barnes Rose Garden](https://robinsfieldinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Rob-Barnes-Rose-Garden.png)
Rob Barnes Rose Garden