Evening of Hope - Atlanta, Georgia - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Thank you for joining us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for the 12^th annual St. Jude Evening of Hope Gala in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees enjoyed a memorable cocktail reception, seated dinner, live and silent auctions and special St. Jude moments alongside fellow supporters to help further advance the mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®

All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude, 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.

To learn more about next year's sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Melissa Bargmann at melissa.bargmann@alsac.stjude.org.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor

St. Jude patient Mayela

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Highlights from St. Jude Evening of Hope

Thank you to our executive committee

Co-Chairs:
Trisha Ferguson • Michael Masters

Catherine Borbone • Taylor Gwynn • Thomas Gwynn • Stephanie Martin • John Ogletree • Scarlet Pressley-Brown • Paru Rayudu • Tina Tromiczak

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St. Jude Evening of Hope

April 18, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia