Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for the inaugural St. Jude Black & Gold Golf Classic presented by Gibson Stainless & Specialty Inc. at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. This charity golf tournament brings together donors, professionals and corporate sponsors in the Pittsburgh area to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
For information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at this year's event, contact Jamie Rhoades at jamie.rhoades@alsac.stjude.org.
Date and Time
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Noon - Registration and Lunch
1:30 p.m. - Shotgun Start
Meal and awards following golf
Optional overnight for select sponsorship packages
Friday, August 21, 2026
Departure for select sponsorship packages
Tickets and Sponsorships
Each sponsorship package offers a variety of opportunities in addition to foursome spots. Choose your sponsorship package, book your foursome or reserve a tee time as an individual.
St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate
Regardless of the duration or the cost of care, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate
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, please contact:
Jamie Rhoades
jamie.rhoades@alsac.stjude.org
Our committee
Committee Chair
Craig Riner, Highmark Inc.
Committee Members
Lynne Marchese, Highmark Inc.
John Tarcson, Huron Consulting
Sam Thomeier, herronpalmer
St. Jude stories from the region
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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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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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Delaware school counselor: St. Jude saved my life then inspired it
When Tony DeVary helps one of his middle-school students through a challenging time, he can channel the care he received as a young patient at St. Jude.
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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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