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Thank you for attending the third annual

St. Jude Hope in Art Experience

March 7, 2026  |  Portland, Oregon

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Painting of a world map.

THANK YOU for making the 2026 Hope in Art Experience truly extraordinary! Because of YOU, the evening overflowed with energy, generosity, and a shared commitment to bringing hope to the children of St. Jude. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as patient art, community, and purpose came together in a way that felt nothing short of magical.

The live auction electrified the room, gaining momentum with every bid. You lifted your paddles with enthusiasm, driving the energy higher and higher as one-of-a-kind experiences sparked spirited competition. It became a dazzling showcase joy and unwavering generosity of everyone in attendance.

The pinnacle of the night came during the Give to Live paddle raise. In a powerful collective moment, we united around a single mission—to ensure no child at St. Jude ever faces cancer alone. Paddles soared, hearts opened, and together we raised more than $250,000 to support the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Thanks to compassionate and committed supporters like you, the 2026 Hope in Art Experience became more than an event—it became a testament to what’s possible when art inspires action and a community rallies behind hope.

It was truly an unforgettable night. And because of your generosity, countless children and families will feel the impact for years to come.

We can’t wait to see you again on March 6, 2027, for another remarkable evening. Stay tuned for more details on next year’s event and our exciting new location!

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 about sponsorship and event support for next year's event, please contact Rashree Abernathy at rashree.abernathy@alsac.stjude.org.

Highlights from the inaugural St. Jude Hope in Art Experience

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St. Jude patient Liliana and family walk down the halls of St. Jude

St. Jude patient Liliana and her family

Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the U.S. childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. Yet, around the world, about 1 in 5 will survive. That’s why we’re helping make lifesaving treatments available to more children in more places — because where they live shouldn’t determine if they live.

St. Jude patient Liliana and family walk down the halls of St. Jude

St. Jude patient Liliana and her family

 
 
Painting of a world map.

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St. Jude patient Han is painting during art therapy with a family member.

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.

Image of St. Jude patient Nora Kay at the St. Jude campus.

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.

Patient Maelin-Kate smiles while painting a flower.

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.

Patient Franser wears a backpack and smiles outdoors.

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.

Highlights from the St. Jude Hope in Art Experience

Thank you to our 2026 Hope in Art committee

Chair:
Kim Gursey Wills

Members:
Adrienne Butzer • Noah Kirshbaum • Leslie Winslow

 
 
Painting of a world map.

St. Jude stories from the Pacific Northwest

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