Join us on November 12, 2026, for the 10th annual St. Jude Invest in Hope atop the 4th Floor Penthouse & Pavillion of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. This event will bring together L.A.’s most influential business leaders for an evening that will include cocktails, special entertainment, live and silent auctions, Give to Live, a St. Jude patient speaker and more.
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.
Invest in Hope has raised more than $3.5 million for St. Jude since its inception in 2016.
For questions or more information, please contact Pricila Novoa at pricila.novoa@alsac.stjude.org.
Date and Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6 p.m.
Attire: Cocktail
Tickets and Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include an event tickets, brand recognition and other benefits.
St. Jude patient Mayela
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 Mayela
Become a sponsor
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.
For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact:
Pricila Novoa
pricila.novoa@alsac.stjude.org
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.
Chair
Nick Sternberg | West Lane Capital
Committee
Elsa Burton | Fifth Third Bank
Michael Chan | Zions Capital Markets
Zac Cohen | Hybe America
Tony Glebe | IMA Financial Group
Mark Kelson | Greenberg Traurig
Erin Powell | IMA Financial Group
Jon Schwartz | CohnReznick
Adam Waggoner | RSM
Rich Weber | Baker Tilly
Michael Wentz | West Lane Capital
St. Jude stories from Southern California
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Actress Sofia Vergara: St. Jude is doing great work here and around the world
I’ve been supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 2012 and it’s one of my favorite things to do during the year.
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Patrick Warburton: A defining role
You know his face from TV shows like 'Rules of Engagement' and his voice from animated features like 'Bee Movie.' But to see Patrick Warburton support the kids of St. Jude is to know his heart.
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Architect to Stars and St. Jude
Paul Williams, an African-American architect who made his name designing homes for stars like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, donated his services to help his friend Danny Thomas build St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Ann Tack-McClure: Running for cancer research
Ann Tack-McClure has run in 73 marathons and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. Through her running, she has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A breast cancer survivor, she said she will continue to raise funds for cancer research.
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Going 26.2 miles in bunker gear, California's 'Fireman Joe' renders aid for St. Jude
You can’t miss this St. Jude Hero, dressed as the firefighter he is in real life — a 45-pound burden he happily carries to bring more attention to the cause.
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California woman finds it in her “heart and soul” to raise funds through ‘The Holy Walkamoles’
Jessica Burpee formed the St. Jude Walk team, which has raised more than $30,000.
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Beyond Words with Robert Vargas
Robert Vargas travels the world bringing people together through his art. He uses his creativity and artistry to raise money and awareness for St. Jude.
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Musician AJ Rafael: Giving back to fulfill a father's legacy
Musician AJ Rafael used to watch his father play the piano at churches in his community in California. Now he plays to honor his legacy, and supports St. Jude in the process.
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