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Welcome to the 20th annual

Syracuse for St. Jude Gala

Presented by DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Law Firm

Syracuse, New York | March 6, 2027

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Join us on March 6, 2027, for the 20th annual Syracuse for St. Jude Gala presented by DeFrancisco & Falgiantano Law Firm at The Oncenter Ballroom in Syracuse, New York, where we'll come together to support the livesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Guests will enjoy an evening of live entertainment, cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, a Give to Live auction and an impactful Mission Moment. Join us in celebrating the life of Officer Colin Hayward-Toland as we present an award in his namesake — The Officer Colin Hayward-Toland Award.

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.

All proceeds from this event benefit patient and patient families at St. Jude. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

Our presenting sponsor

DeFrancisco & Falgiatano, LLP Personal Injury Lawyers.

Location

 
 

The Oncenter Ballroom
800 S State St.
Syracuse, NY 13202

 

Date and Time

 
 

March 6, 2027
6 - 10 p.m.

 
 
St. Jude patient Mayela holding a photo of herself as a child.

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 holding a photo of herself as a child.

St. Jude patient Mayela

 
 

Thank you to our committee

Syracuse for St. Jude committee members gather for a portrait between multi-colored balloons.
 
 

St. Jude stories from New York

Patient Colin Hayward-Toland stands with committee members before a St. Jude wall.

St. Jude patient Colin Hayward-Toland (bottom, left) with commitee members Joe and Amy Rossi

This award was created by gala committee members to honor the legacy of Officer Colin Hayward-Toland. At age 2, Colin was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, a rare form of brain cancer, and began treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Colin believed that you should “never give up on your dreams."

In 2016, he was able to realize his own dream by being sworn in as an honorary member of the Ithaca Police Department.

On March 17, 2018, after an 8-year fight with cancer, Colin lost his battle. We remember Colin’s legacy with the Officer Colin Hayward-Toland Award, which recognizes a local community member who represents virtues similar to Colin’s spirit of tenacity, resilience and positivity. 

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