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2026 Illumination Gala  |  June 6  |  The Ritz-Carlton   

THE EVENT

Illumination is The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s premier gala that funds care for cancer patients and research at Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine. Illumination is truly an unforgettable evening of hope, entertainment, and philanthropy. Since 2007, this extraordinary gala has raised over $48 million to support thousands of Siteman patients and nearly 200 research projects leading to new discoveries and treatments.

Why

Philanthropy has been essential to Siteman Cancer Center since it opened more than 25 years ago. Al and Ruth Siteman provided their transformative lead gift because they believed our community deserved a world-renowned cancer center.

Today, Siteman Cancer Center is a pillar of our region and an international leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention,caring for more than 75,000 patients each year. And philanthropy continues to play a vital role.

Through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Illumination Gala, compassionate donors like you come together to fuel the work of Siteman’s 600+ research scientists and physicians, supporting the exceptional care of cancer patients today and investing in high-risk, high-reward research that leads to breakthrough treatments and a brighter tomorrow.

We hope you will join us to support this beacon of hope for cancer patients and their loved ones. 

2026 Celebrity Guest Host

 

Join the momentum and make a gift to support the breakthroughs that change the ways we prevent and treat cancer at Siteman Cancer Center!