Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, for the 19th Annual Pittsburgh St. Jude Gala hosted at Acrisure Stadium's East Club, where the magic of Old Hollywood meets the real-life impact of cutting-edge research and compassionate care. This year’s event honors the legacy of Danny Thomas and the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Every moment of this movie premiere-inspired evening supports the children and families who rely on St. Jude’s groundbreaking treatments — where no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for care, travel, housing, or food. From elegant décor to powerful storytelling, this gala is a celebration of progress, purpose and the promise of cures.
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 volunteering or becoming a sponsor at this year's Pittsburgh St. Jude Gala, please contact Jamie Rhoades at (412) 328-6632 or Jamie.Rhoades@alsac.stjude.org.
Date and Time
June 12, 2026
5:30 - 10 p.m.
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
Tickets and Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.
St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children.
St. Jude patient Eli and her parents
Highlights from the 2025 Pittsburgh St. Jude Gala
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 more information on becoming a sponsor, contact:
Jamie Rhoades
(412) 328-6632
jamie.rhoades@alsac.stjude.org
St. Jude stories from Pennsylvania
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Proud Lebanese roots tie aptly named Pennsylvania cone maker to St. Jude
Joy Cone Co. celebrated its 100th birthday with a $100,000 donation to St. Jude. It's been an annual gift ever since that celebrates the legacies of both organizations.
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Treated for a brain tumor, Jean Pierre heads to Penn State University
Love of building and design was sparked while a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Pennsylvania teen supports St. Jude Mission: Inspired to honor her best friend
Olivia's childhood friend didn't survive pediatric cancer. By fundraising for St. Jude, she hopes other families will get to see their children grow up.
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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.
Get Involved Locally
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