Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable evening at The Pregame Promise, a lively sneaker ball dinner dedicated to supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This spirited event serves as the official prelude to the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic, bringing together community leaders, basketball enthusiasts, and philanthropists for a night of purpose and celebration.
Guests enjoyed a dynamic blend of elegance and edge—think formal wear paired with your freshest sneakers—as we honored the courage of St. Jude patients and rally support for groundbreaking research and care.
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 sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at next year's event, please contact Jasmine Wilson at jasmine.wilson@alsac.stjude.org.
St. Jude patient Bailey
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.
St. Jude patient Bailey
Choose the right planned gift for you
St. Jude patient Han, pictured with family
IRA charitable contributions
If you're 70 ½ or older, you can contribute to St. Jude from your IRA and potentially receive tax benefits. You can have your IRA administrator use our sample letter.
St. Jude patient Nora Kay
Donor-advised funds
You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund by calling your fund manager or by signing in to your granting institution and selecting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate
Gifts of stock
When gifting stock, you can reference our transfer form, or call us at (800) 395-4341 to inform us of your gift, so we can properly acknowledge your gift and provide you with a tax receipt.
St. Jude patient Franser
Charitable gift annuities
Charitable gift annuities may interest you if you want to transfer cash or securities to St. Jude and receive lifetime payments for yourself or a loved one.
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