Thank you for joining us on March 7, 2026, for the 19th annual Syracuse for St. Jude Gala presented by DeFrancisco & Falgiantano Law Firm at The Oncenter Ballroom in Syracuse, New York, where we came together to support the livesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Guests enjoyed an evening of live entertainment, cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, a Give to Live auction and an impactful Mission Moment. We also celebrated the life of Officer Colin Hayward-Toland as we presented 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
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 Adriana with family
Choose the right planned gift for you
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.
Our 2026 Honoree
Beth Coughlin
Thank you to our committee
St. Jude stories from New York
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New York volunteer finds inspiration in his father's 9/11 service
After his father died of cancer, New York City volunteer Kevin Dong was inspired to give his all to help St. Jude kids.
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From a pub in Queens, a lifetime of love endures through a lifesaving mission
Camille loved Vinnie — and St. Jude. He honors his wife of 66 years by raising thousands for her favorite charity, uniting his Queens neighborhood in the process.
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New York grandmother enjoys a full life after five decades of beating cancer in St Jude
Robin tenía poco más de 20 años cuando recibió tratamiento para un linfoma de Hodgkin. Ahora celebra en Nueva York que es abuela tras cinco décadas de haber vencido el cáncer.
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New York volunteer gives 100% to St. Jude
When Regina Allen-Maxwell, was recruited to volunteer on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, she knew she needed to learn more about St. Jude and its mission.
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Inspiration amidst the pandemic: St. Jude gives New York businessman a reason to be generous during difficult times
Michael Duggal had been a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, but now he's even more involved, donating funds and space for the St. Jude 60th Anniversary NYC Gala.
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George Jalinos: Part of his DNA
As a a member of The New York St. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala, George Jalinos is a pillar in the Lebanese Syrian community, and says it's in his DNA to support the mission of St. Jude.
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Kids for Kids Foundation - raising money for organizations that support children and families struggling with medical challenges
Join Kids for Kids Foundation in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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... could help provide one day of oxygen for a St. Jude patient*
During treatment, St. Jude patients may need oxygen to help their bodies function properly and aid in healing.
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... could help provide 20 days of meals for a St. Jude patient*
St. Jude provides patients and their families with meal cards for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Kay Kafe, the hospital’s cafeteria.
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… could help provide 7 sets of school supplies for St. Jude patients*
Many patients can keep attending school after diagnosis and during treatment. These patients may need accommodations or other services to help them succeed.
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… could help provide 9 hours of physical therapy for St. Jude patients*
Children with life-threatening diseases may develop physical impairments as a result of their illness or treatments. Physical therapy can help St. Jude patients improve strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.
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… could help provide 18 chest x-rays, one view*
X-rays are imaging tests that take pictures of the inside of the body. Doctors use X-rays to help diagnose and monitor a St. Jude patient’s treatment.
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Support of our mission
Any amount supports kids around the world. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save even more children.*
* Your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs. Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude, where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Get involved locally
Click below to find additional events, volunteer opportunities and more ways to connect with St. Jude supporters across New York and the Tri-state area.
Other ways you can get involved:
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Explore online auctions
Learn about online charity auctions and bid on events, collector’s items and more to give back to St. Jude.
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Employer donation-match
Find out if you can double the impact of your donation to St. Jude through your employer's matching gifts program.
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Donor-advised funds
Support lifesaving research at St. Jude by granting from your donor-advised fund (DAF). DAFS are flexible, tax-smart giving accounts that allow you to help make a lasting impact.
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Shop the Gift Shop
Help St. Jude kids by shopping in the St. Jude Gift Shop. Find presents that make a difference for your friends and family and help end childhood cancer.
