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Thank you for attending the annual

St. Jude Evening of Hope Biennial Gala

November 8, 2025 | Fairmont Century Plaza
Los Angeles, California

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The second biennial Evening of Hope Gala was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and raised over $5.5 million for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding Cures. Saving Children. Everywhere. Guided by the theme “Infinite Light”, the evening celebrated the idea that within each of us lies a powerful light capable of creating a lasting legacy, much like Danny Thomas’. Guests were invited to use their light to create a beacon of hope for the patients and families we serve worldwide.

Tony Thomas presented the Founder’s Award to event chairs Lee and Mickey Segal for only the second time since his father’s passing, and Randy Owen receiving the award in 2007. St. Jude patient Misheel stole the show reciting a beautiful poem and encouraging guests to support kids like her. The evening concluded with a unique solo performance from Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers.

Thank you to our guests, committee, sponsors, and donors for helping make this a record-breaking event here in Los Angeles!

For information about sponsorship and event support for next year's event, please contact Sarah Potter at sarah.potter@alsac.stjude.org.

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.

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

St. Jude patient Mayela

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

St. Jude patient Mayela

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Thank you to our committee

Chairs
Mickey and Lee Segal

Host Committee
Afshin and Maryam Beyzaee • Taylor Caprio • Trixy Castro • Dennis and Cindi Gilbert • Brad and Lisa Mindlin • Rudy and Niki Rezzadeh • Jim Schoolfield • Howard and Faith Segal • Matt and Aliana Segal • Ron Silverman and Mellisa Nielsen • Brittany Starkey • Roger and Angelle Grace Wacker • Bonnie Zavala

Honorary Committee
Dyan Cannon
Candace Parker
Michael Strahan

Photos from the inaugural St. Jude Evening of Hope Los Angeles

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The entrance to St. Jude Evening of Hope Los Angeles, featuring a welcome sign and wall decor that reads "Times of Hope."
St. Jude Evening of Hope Los Angeles attendees pose in a photo booth.
Evening of Hope attendees pose in front of a wall emblazoned with the St. Jude logo.
St. Jude Evening of Hope committee chairs Mickey and Lee Segal stand at a podium on stage.
Evening of Hope attendees gather around a dining table at Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.
St. Jude Evening of Hope attendees mingle at the Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
A speaker addresses the audience from a ballroom stage at the St. Jude Evening of Hope Gala in Los Angeles.
Performers dance on stage at Evening of Hope Los Angeles.
Performers sing onstage at St. Jude Evening of Hope in Los Angeles.
Evening of Hope committee co-chair Lee Siegel on the red carpet with a gala guest.
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The entrance to St. Jude Evening of Hope Los Angeles, featuring a welcome sign and wall decor that reads "Times of Hope."
St. Jude Evening of Hope Los Angeles attendees pose in a photo booth.
Evening of Hope attendees pose in front of a wall emblazoned with the St. Jude logo.
St. Jude Evening of Hope committee chairs Mickey and Lee Segal stand at a podium on stage.
Evening of Hope attendees gather around a dining table at Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.
St. Jude Evening of Hope attendees mingle at the Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
A speaker addresses the audience from a ballroom stage at the St. Jude Evening of Hope Gala in Los Angeles.
Performers dance on stage at Evening of Hope Los Angeles.
Performers sing onstage at St. Jude Evening of Hope in Los Angeles.
Evening of Hope committee co-chair Lee Siegel on the red carpet with a gala guest.

Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Mickey and Lee Segal Family Foundation

Evening of Hope Sponsor Higginbotham

Miracle Sponsor

Evening of Hope Sponsor Pacific Life
Evening of Hope Sponsor Bel Air Investment Advisors

Ron and Mellisa Silverman

Lisa Mindlin

Inspire Sponsors

Evening of Hope Sponsor GreenbergTraurig True Classic
Evening of Hope Sponsor Glaser Weil
Evening of Hope Sponsor Pacific Life
Evening of Hope Sponsor Zions Capital Markets

Doctor Leslie Capin and Mrs. Mary Sophiea

Dennis and Cindi Gilbert

Rochelle and Greg Kushner Charitable Fund

Believe Sponsors

Evening of Hope Sponsor Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio
Evening of Hope Sponsor Soma Jets
Evening of Hope Sponsor Park County
Evening of Hope sponsor Focus Financial Partners
Evening of Hope Sponsor AJ Kirkwood
Evening of Hope Sponsor City National Bank
Evening of Hope Sponsor West Lane Capital
Evening of Hope Sponsor WME
Evening of Hope Sponsor Ryan Turner Specialty
Evening of Hope Sponsor Hudson Pacific Properties
Evening of Hope Sponsor JLL
Evening of Hope Sponsor Norton Rose Fulbright
Evening of Hope DLA Piper
Evening of Hope Sponsor V12 Partners

Gary and Bonnie Scharf

Thea Nesis

Sara, Sophie and Michael

Eric and Deborah Diamond

Forester Properties, Inc. and Howard Capital Management Group

Friend of St. Jude Sponsors

Aaron Scharf and Flora Amiri

Bakeful

BMO Wealth Management

Bush Gottlieb

Dexter Real Estate Development Corp.

Prager Metis

CalPrivate Bank

Robin and Ross Comerford

Roger A. Brown & Company LLP

Jack Suzar and Linda May

Manhattan West

Patient Josie smiles while holding a photo of herself from when she was receiving treatment at St. Jude.

Because of your support, we can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance.

Thanks to you, our lifesaving work can continue.