Join us for the inaugural St. Jude Snowflake Ball in New York City on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel. This premier event marks the beginning of a new holiday tradition, celebrating the iconic Fifth Avenue Snowflake — a dazzling symbol of hope suspended above one of the world’s most renowned avenues.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and a meaningful program including a live auction and Give to Live paddle raise. The event will bring together leading supporters, philanthropists, and influential voices across business, arts, fashion, and media to advance the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Inspired by the Fifth Avenue Snowflake — a cherished New York City holiday tradition since 1984, now shining brighter than ever with more than 16,500 crystal prisms — this special evening celebrates a shared commitment to ensuring that no child faces cancer or other catastrophic diseases alone.
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 questions or more information, please contact Kelly Stillwagon at kelly.stillwagon@alsac.stjude.org or (347) 491-9345.
St. Jude patient Mayela
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 Mayela
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 information on becoming a sponsor, please contact:
Kelly Stillwagon
kelly.stillwagon@alsac.stjude.org
(347) 491-9345
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New York volunteer gives 100% to St. Jude
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George Jalinos: Part of his DNA
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We're grateful for: Vinnie DePaola, who has taken up his late wife's favorite cause
He honors his late wife by supporting St. Jude, her favorite cause.
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