About our Sweetheart Program Founders

The skills, knowledge and life-lessons that the sweethearts gain during this experience lasts for the rest of their lives. The Hot Springs Sweethearts program was founded in 2007 by Paul and Kathryn Russell. The Russell’s managed to take the most difficult and painful loss of their 2-year old daughter, Caroline Grace, and created a lasting legacy for her through a program that makes a life-long impact on every young woman it touches, as well as the entire Hot Springs Community. Each of these young women goes on to live her life making heart-healthy decisions for herself, her friends, and someday her own children and family.

For more information about the Sweethearts Program, contact Kathryn Russell at russells_5@yahoo.com.

CONGRATULATIONS Kathryn, Paul, and the Hot Springs Sweetheart Program for being selected by the National Philanthropy Committee as the 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Youth Group. Click here for the Inviting Arkansas feature story!