Join St. Jude friends and supporters for the 6th annual St. Jude G-Strong Golf Invitational on October 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. The G‑Strong Golf Invitational was created by Michael and Erin Sutton in honor of their son, Graham, as a heartfelt way to support families facing life-threatening pediatric diseases. What began as a tribute has grown into a powerful annual event dedicated to raising awareness and vital funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The tournament features two flights — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — providing golfers flexibility while maximizing participation. A complimentary lunch is served between flights, giving players time to connect, recharge and learn more about the impact their support makes. Throughout the day, participants can enjoy a variety of engaging opportunities to give back, including a silent auction, multiple sponsorship options, mulligan purchases and on‑course games and activities that blend fun with fundraising.
Every golfer who tees off at the G‑Strong Golf Invitational plays a part in bringing hope to children and families who need it most. The event celebrates community, compassion and the enduring strength represented by Graham’s name — G‑Strong.
All proceeds from this charity event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
For information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at this year's event, please contact Scott Ellis at scott.ellis@alsac.stjude.org.
Location
2850 W Farm Rd.
190 Springfield, MO 65810
Tickets & Sponsorship
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include brand recognition and other benefits.
St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate in the U.S. for childhood cancer from 20% when we first opened our doors to more than 80% today. We won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.
St. Jude patient Micah
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.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Scott Ellis
scott.ellis@alsac.stjude.org
Our committee
Michael and Erin Sutton
St. Jude patient Dakota
The Drive is in You. Make a monthly impact for the kids of St. Jude.
Donate $55 per month to St. Jude and receive a custom Golf Polo, as seen here on patient Dakota, featuring art by St. Jude patients. Continue your monthly giving and receive opportunities for additional polos.
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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.
Other ways you can get involved:
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Donor-advised funds
Support lifesaving research at St. Jude by granting from your donor-advised fund (DAF). DAFS are flexible, tax-smart giving accounts that allow you to help make a lasting impact.
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Employer donation-match
Find out if you can double the impact of your donation to St. Jude through your employer's matching gifts program.
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Explore online auctions
Learn about online charity auctions and bid on events, collector’s items and more to give back to St. Jude.