Friends of St. Jude (FOSJ) Miami is rolling out the red carpet for its highly anticipated 16th Annual It’s All About the Kids gala on Saturday, October 5, at JW Marriott Marquis. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of celebration, philanthropy, glamour and fun.
Expect a night filled with excitement: a gourmet dinner prepared by top chefs, a live performance by Gente de Zona and the chance to participate in silent and live auctions, where you can bid on exclusive items and experiences, all while supporting a great cause.
The gala is a crucial event aimed at raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mission of St. Jude is clear: to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised contributes to groundbreaking research and exceptional care for sick children with the goal of eliminating childhood cancer.
By attending the gala, you will be actively participating in the fight against pediatric cancer. Each contribution, whether through ticket purchases, auctions, or donations, goes directly to supporting the lifesaving work at St. Jude.
The Friends of St. Jude invites you for a night that blends joy with purpose: to ensure that no child has to fight cancer alone. Dress to impress, and prepare for a night filled with hope, community, and the spirit of giving.
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About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram,LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
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