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Welcome to the 10th annual

St. Jude Spirit of the Dream

September 20, 2025 | Memphis, Tennessee

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Patient Kaleb with his parents, outdoors at the St. Jude campus.

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, and the presentation of the Spirit of the Dream awards.

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.

 
 

Location

 
 

The Domino's Event Center
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38104

 

Date and Time

 
 

September 20, 2025
6 p.m. 

Attire: Black Tie

 

Tickets and Sponsorships

 
 

Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include a reserved table, brand recognition and other benefits.

Become a Sponsor Purchase Tickets

 
 

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 Kenadie

 
 
Patient Kenadie smiles and makes the shape of a heart with her hands.

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

 
 
A gold ribbon that symbolizes awareness of childhood cancer for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
 

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.

Learn About Childhood Cancer

 
St. Jude patient Misheel smiling while flexing her arm muscle with a yellow ribbon.

St. Jude patient Misheel

 
 

See more stories from St. Jude:

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. 

 
 

Every dollar makes a difference*

  1. ... 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.

    Donate $250

  2. ... 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.

    Donate $500

  3. … 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.

    Donate $1,000

  4. … 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.

    Donate $2,500

  5. … 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.

    Donate $5,000

  6. 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.*

    Donate Any Amount

* 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.

 
 

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