Join us for the tenth annual St. Jude Orlando Gala at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This milestone event honors the resilience of our patients and the relentless dedication of our researchers, all while raising vital funds to continue the fight against childhood cancer. In celebration of the tenth annual event our theme is A Decade of Going Gold.
In keeping with our theme, guests are encouraged to dress in mixed metals and metallics—a shimmering tribute to the past decade of impact and the bright future we're building together.
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 on sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please contact Allie Betti at allie.betti@alsac.stjude.org.
Location
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando
10100 Dream Tree Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
Tickets
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include brand recognition and other benefits.
Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you can help make cures possible for kids with cancer. Together, we can save more lives.
St. Jude patient Mayela with her parents
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:
Allie Betti
allie.betti@alsac.stjude.org
Photos from past St. Jude Orlando Gala events
Our committee
Event chair: Rosalind Hajjar
Amine Harb • Ana Stanfield • Ann Geagea • Fouad Hajjar • Janice Colon • Joanne McNamara • Joe Disanti • Kaylene Woo • Laila Nemeh • Lauraine Quintana • Luz Batista • Mary Carpousis • Maya Valdiva Ekbatani • Miladi Johnson • Paula Harb • Pegah Simaan • Rania JeBailey • Toby Chanes • Vaneza Roberts • Yama Ariza
St. Jude stories from Florida
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Florida teen: St. Jude saved my little brother. This is how I say thank you.
Life was swimming and hanging with friends, then cancer struck the family. When Beckett got a second chance at life, big sister Bianca was spurred to give back.
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Faith defines Selah's St. Jude journey
A family pulls together through the unimaginable
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Homecoming parade welcomes Florida teen treated at St. Jude
Tyler was just glad to be home, but found his two bouts with cancer had inspired his community and a classmate challenged by his own diagnosis.
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Little Lucas is 'Home from St. Jude' after a brain tumor threatened his life.
Family celebrates mundane again after nearly a year of treatments, 'No More Chemo' party, and emotional homecoming.
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St. Jude saved my life... twice
Debbie Coolman, who came to St. Jude for treatment in 1984, went from a life of pain to a lifetime of thank yous.
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At $70,000 raised and counting, 11-year-old’s swim for St. Jude makes big splash
Each year since he was 5, Sawyer Hansen collects donations and swims one hour of laps for St. Jude.
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From the seas to safari, this Carnival Cruise director promotes St. Jude no matter where he is
Using #groovetheworld, Mike Pack is the face of Carnival's company-wide support of St. Jude. The cruise line has already raised nearly $300,000 for St. Jude since July.
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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 four walkers for St. Jude patients*
Walkers provide St. Jude patients with stability and support, making it easier for them to walk after surgery.
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... could help cover about two-thirds of the cost of one day of chemotherapy*
Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push overall survival rates for childhood cancers from 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to more than 80 percent today.
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... could help provide an ultrasound study for a St. Jude patient*
An ultrasound study is among the diagnostic imaging tests that doctors use to diagnose and monitor disease and treatment.
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... could help cover the cost of the daily room rate of the ICU*
The Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude has twice been recognized with the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In 2009, the St. Jude ICU became Tennessee’s first ICU to win the honor.
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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.
Get involved locally
Click below to find additional events, volunteer opportunities and more ways to connect with St. Jude supporters in Orlando and across West and Central Florida.
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