Join us on Thursday, April 16, for the 21st annual St. Jude Discover the Dream charity event at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. Donors from Central Ohio and beyond will gather to enjoy cocktails, dinner, inspirational guest speakers and auctions in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.® Everywhere.
All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude 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, contact Lindsay Jindra at lindsay.jindra@alsac.stjude.org.
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6 p.m.
Attire: Cocktail
Tickets and Table Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.
St. Jude provides comprehensive care and health equality for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. We tailor treatment for each child's unique needs, improving outcomes for some of the world’s sickest children.
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Photos from past St. Jude Discover the Dream events
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St. Jude stories from Ohio
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Ohio woman has raised money for St. Jude since founder Danny Thomas asked for her help 50 years ago
When Shirley Krcmar heard Danny Thomas speak about his dream in 1970, it changed the course of her life. She has been dedicated to the cause now for half a century.
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Remembering Ryan: St. Jude mom is Volunteer of Year for efforts to help fund cures
Lawyer for Nationwide in Columbus, Ohio, finds ways to motivate others, even from youngest daughter's playroom: ‘I didn’t think I’d be a cancer mom -- until I was.’
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Hog Wild for St. Jude: Ohio Boy Raises $15,000 with Homegrown Pig
Seventh-grader Diesel Pippert has become a media sensation after he raised $15,000 for St. Jude – thanks to a prime pig he raised himself.
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Stitched with love
This Ohio native has been making quilts for St. Jude patients for more than 25 years. Find out what inspires her to give back.
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... could help provide chemotherapy IV tubing sets*
A $100 donation could provide five chemotherapy IV tubing sets sized especially to help children receive treatment.*
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... 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.
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... 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.
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… 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.
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… 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.
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… 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.
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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.*
* 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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