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Welcome to the fourth annual

St. Jude Anchor of Hope Benefit

March 27, 2026  |  Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Join us for the fourth annual St. Jude Anchor of Hope benefit on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. This charity gala will feature cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, Give to Live paddle raise, entertainment and a chance to hear from St. Jude patients and their families.

All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food – so they can focus on helping their child live.

Matching gifts are an easy way to increase your donation to St. Jude — at no additional cost to you! Many employers support your altruistic efforts by offering matching gift programs to your favorite charities. Check if your employer will match your gift to St. Jude or contact us at matchinggifts@stjude.org.

For information on becoming a sponsor at next year's event, please contact Josh Garmon at josh.garmon@alsac.stjude.org.

Location

 
 

The Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort
4201 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Date and Time

 
 

Friday, March 27, 2026
6 p.m.

Attire: Cocktail

 

Tickets and Sponsorships

 
 

Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.

 
 

Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you can help make cures possible for kids with cancer. Together, we can save more lives.

 

St. Jude patient Madeline with her mom

 
 
Patient Madeline kisses her mom on the cheek.

Become a sponsor

By partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and sponsoring this event, you will align your company name with the strong, nationally recognized St. Jude mission and brand, and instill pride in your employees, consumers, vendors and company executives.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact:

Josh Garmon
josh.garmon@alsac.stjude.org

 
 
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Highlights from the St. Jude Anchor of Hope Benefit

Every dollar makes a difference*

 
  1. ... could help provide one day of oxygen for a St. Jude patient*

    During treatment, St. Jude patients may need oxygen to help their bodies function properly and aid in healing.

    Donate $250

  2. ... could help provide 20 days of meals for a St. Jude patient*

    St. Jude provides patients and their families with meal cards for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Kay Kafe, the hospital’s cafeteria.

    Donate $500

  3. … could help provide 7 sets of school supplies for St. Jude patients*

    Many patients can keep attending school after diagnosis and during treatment. These patients may need accommodations or other services to help them succeed.

    Donate $1,000

  4. … could help provide 9 hours of physical therapy for St. Jude patients*

    Children with life-threatening diseases may develop physical impairments as a result of their illness or treatments. Physical therapy can help St. Jude patients improve strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.

    Donate $2,500

  5. … could help provide 18 chest x-rays, one view*

    X-rays are imaging tests that take pictures of the inside of the body. Doctors use X-rays to help diagnose and monitor a St. Jude patient’s treatment.

    Donate $5,000

  6. Support of our mission

    Any amount supports kids around the world. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save even more children.*

    Donate Any Amount

 

* Your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs. Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude, where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.

 
 
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