St. Jude patient Kaleb with his family
Join us on September 20, 2025, for the 10th annual St. Jude Spirit of the Dream at The Domino's Event Center on the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tennessee. Guests will celebrate the achievements of African Americans who have made significant contributions to Memphis and beyond while embodying the spirit of the St. Jude mission. This special evening will feature live entertainment, exclusive auction packages, the presentation of the Spirit of the Dream awards, and a delectable array of dishes crafted by renowned Chef Phillip Dewayne, known for his innovative and mouth-watering culinary creations. Community leaders Wilfred Busby and Tyrone Burroughs will be honored with the Legacy Award and Spirit of the Dream Award at its annual dinner on Saturday, September 20.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, making this celebration especially meaningful as we honor the legacy and ongoing work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in advancing care and research for children with sickle cell disease.
All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Stephanie Davidson at stephanie.davidson@alsac.stjude.org.
Date and Time
September 20, 2025
6 p.m.
Attire: Formal
Tickets and Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.
St. Jude patient Bailey
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 Bailey
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:
Stephanie Davidson
stephanie.davidson@alsac.stjude.org
Our committee
Event Chairs
Darrell Cobbins • Angela Richards
Committee
Lionel Davis II • Laronda Giles-Holmes • Joseph McKinney • Carl Person • Dr. Bianca J. Sweeten • Martin Truitt Loretta Anderson-Webber • Dr. Cassandra Hawkins
Founding Chairs
Jason Farmer • Brad and Felicia Robinson
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Join St. Jude this September as we honor those with pediatric cancer. St. Jude won't stop until no child — anywhere — dies from cancer.
St. Jude patient Misheel
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Finding cures. Saving children.® Everywhere.
St. Jude cares for some of the world’s sickest children regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, or ability to pay. Our patients receive the customized care they need to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, no matter what barriers they may face.
Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped raise the survival rate for children with cancer in the United States, where more than 4 out of 5 children survive cancer. In many developing countries, however, fewer than 1 out of 5 children diagnosed with cancer will survive. We won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, no matter where they live.
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