Hope and Heritage Gala - New York, New York (2024)

Thank you for attending the eighth annual

April 13, 2024 | New York, New York

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Thank you for joining us for the eighth edition of theSt. JudeHope and Heritage Galain New York City on April 13, 2024.

TheSt. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala celebrates the contributions and culture of the Middle Eastern community. Guests enjoyed co*cktails, dinner, a live auction, Give to Live, dancing and more to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.

We remain ever committed to the promise we’ve made to the thousands of families who depend on us. Thank you for partnering with us in that lifesaving mission.

To learn more about next year's event, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contactLizzette Dorado atlizzette.dorado@alsac.stjude.org.

Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped raise the survival rate for children with cancer in the United States, where 4 out of 5 children survive cancer. In many countries, however, 1 out of 5 children who develop cancer will survive. We won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, no matter where they live.

St. Jude patient Imani

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Thank you to our committee

MonaAboelnaga KanaanEdwinBaladiDanaBarakatKarine DiabJoeElhilowHenryHabibGeorgeJalinosDina JazrawiEdwardJosephSherif LotfiEliseMerhigeRitaOussaniDalalPreidelMichelleSayeghSamShaheenRalphSuccarJimTweel

In Memory of Mayla Sabeh and Maria Zameli

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Finding cures. Saving children.® Everywhere.

  • Lebanese pediatric cancer charity partners with St. Jude amid years of crisis and instability to save kids For 21 years, CCCL has worked with St. Jude to save the lives of children with cancer in Lebanon and, increasingly over the past decade, displaced children.
  • King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan continues long partnership with St. Jude to help more children with cancer For 22 years, the King Hussein Cancer Center and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation have partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to save the lives of children with cancer in Jordan and across the Middle East., including Raghad.
  • Restaurateur of Lebanese-Syrian descent inspired by Danny Thomas’ ‘unconditional love’ Lydia Massaad sees it as her mission to follow in the St. Jude founder’s footsteps, lighting his path, to share this lifesaving mission with the world.
  • World Health Organization, St. Jude collaborate against childhood cancer New global childhood cancer effort aims to cure at least 60 percent of children with six of the most common kinds of cancer worldwide by 2030.
  • From Syria to St. Jude, a refugee recounts a harrowing journey to save his son In desperation, Hussam knocked on every door he could think of after his son was diagnosed with eye cancer, and found help in an unlikely place.
  • St. Jude Care in Jordan Thanks to St. Jude Global’s work in Jordan, more children with cancer are getting access to quality care.

Get Involved Locally

Click below to find additional events, volunteer opportunities and more ways to connect with St. Jude supporters in the Tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Events and Galas in New York

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St. Jude stories from the Tri-State

  • 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.
  • New Jersey volunteer blossoms in the light of a 'God moment' at St. Jude Love, compassion and a commitment to community: The guiding lights of Tina Marshall's life led her naturally to the cause of St. Jude.
  • Supporting St. Jude is part of this Connecticut family's DNA For as long as St. Jude has existed, this family has supported it with full hearts and hard work. From coin-jar drives to dances, they’ve done it all for the cause.

Every dollar makes a difference*

  1. One red blood cell transfusion

    Children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases often need transfusions.

    Donate $250

  2. One hour of physical therapy

    Physical therapy is provided to patients because children with life-threatening diseases like cancer may develop developmental, cognitive or physical impairments as a result of their illnesses and their treatments.

    Donate $500

  3. Parent necessities for 20 patient families

    Parents who bring their children to St. Jude often leave home in a hurry and forget to pack day-to-day necessities such as shampoos, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes and lotion. At Tri Delta Place, our short-term housing facility, parents can obtain these essentials free of charge.

    Donate $1,000

  4. An ultrasound study for a St. Jude patient

    An ultrasound study is among the diagnostic imaging tests that doctors use to diagnose and monitor disease and treatment.

    Donate $2,500

  5. Daily room rate of the ICU

    The Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude has twice been recognized with the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In 2009, the St. Jude ICU became Tennessee’s first ICU to win the honor.

    Donate $5,000

  6. Support St. Jude patients and their families

    Your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures as you join St. Jude in its livesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving 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 atSt. 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 ofSt. Jude,where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.

View information about tax-deductible donations.

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St. Jude patient Lucas and his mom

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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.

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St. Jude patient Josie

Donor-advised funds

You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund by calling your fund manager or bysigning in to your granting institution and selecting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate

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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.

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St. Jude patient Franser

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FAQs

What is the St. Jude's Hospital scandal? ›

The DOJ said kickbacks included alleged rebates that were retroactive and paid based on a hospital's previous purchases of St. Jude heart-device equipment. The DOJ also said St. Jude paid rebates for purchases of heart-device equipment sold by its competitors to induce purchases of similar equipment from St.

What is the famous gala in New York? ›

The Met Gala, formally called the Costume Institute Benefit, is the annual haute couture fundraising festival held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in Manhattan. The Met Gala is popularly regarded as the world's most prestigious and glamorous fashion event.

How to get invites to galas? ›

Identify Galas that Align with Your Interests and Affiliations: Focus on galas that are related to causes you support, organizations you're involved in, or industries you're passionate about. This will demonstrate your genuine interest and make you a more appealing guest.

What percentage of money does St. Jude's go to patients? ›

We're proud that 82 cents of every dollar received goes to support the treatment, research and future needs of St. Jude. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80% in the U.S., and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

Is St. Jude's being sued? ›

(St. Jude) has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act that, between November 2014 and October 2016, it knowingly sold defective heart devices to health care facilities that, in turn, implanted the devices into patients insured by federal health care programs.

Where do celebrities stay in NYC for the Met Gala? ›

If there's one hotel synonymous with the Met Gala, it's The Mark. The five-star hotel located on New York City's Upper East Side draws a slew of stars to its suites to primp and prep for the biggest night in fashion held on the first Monday in May in each year.

Why do they call it a gala? ›

From French gala, or directly from that word's etymon, which is either Italian gala, or Spanish gala, both meaning "festive occasion", and derived from Old French gale (“rejoicing”). (The French word likely kept the final -a to avoid hom*ophony with gale (“scabies”).)

What makes a gala a gala? ›

When you think of a gala, you probably imagine a formal, regal event. This might mean a black-tie dress code, catered dinner, live band, and speeches or presentations on the guest (or cause) of honor. Sometimes, though, galas can also describe a casual social outing or festival with a large guest list.

How to socialize at a gala? ›

Use breaks in the action to walk around the room and socialize with people not at your table. Be aware that not everyone wants to discuss business at a social event. Enter conversations tactfully, and don't monopolize anyone's time. A firm handshake and a smile can go a long way.

Who sends out Met Gala invites? ›

The guest list, since 1995, has been carefully presided over by Vogue editor Anna Wintour and her team, with only around 600 people making the list each year.

How do I start getting invited? ›

Try to find something in common with them.
  1. Don't be afraid to initiate a conversation. ...
  2. If you recognize someone from school or a club or activity, or if you have a mutual friend, bring that up.
  3. Ask new friends questions about themselves. ...
  4. Avoid gossiping or talking badly about others.

What is the most trustworthy charity? ›

List of Best Highly Rated Charities
  • The Haven of Transylvania County. ...
  • Crisis Aid International. ...
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. ...
  • Volunteer Ministry Center. ...
  • Feeding the Gulf Coast. Theodore , AL. ...
  • Affordable Homeownership Foundation Inc. Fort Myers , FL. ...
  • Food Bank of the Rockies. Denver , CO. ...
  • Raising A Reader. Milpitas , CA.

How much money does the CEO of St. Jude's make? ›

What do you think that the CEO of St. Jude's Children's Hospital makes $1.3 million a year? Would that cause you to pause supporting it?

How much does Marlo Thomas make from St. Jude's? ›

While she is actively involved in fundraising and awareness efforts for the hospital, it is important to note that she does not receive a salary or payment from St. Jude's [1]. Instead, Marlo Thomas dedicates her time and efforts to support the hospital's mission of providing free medical care to children with cancer.

What charity gives the least to their cause? ›

Here are some of the worst offenders:
  • Kids Wish Network.
  • Cancer Fund of America.
  • Children's Wish Foundation International.
  • American Breast Cancer Foundation.
  • Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
  • Breast Cancer Relief Foundation.
  • International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO.
  • National Veterans Service Fund.
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