Thank you for joining 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 met the real-life impact of cutting-edge research and compassionate care. This year’s event honored 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 next year's Pittsburgh St. Jude Gala, please contact Jamie Rhoades at (412) 328-6632 or Jamie.Rhoades@alsac.stjude.org.
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 her family
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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.
Highlights from the 2025 Pittsburgh St. Jude Gala
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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