2026 Illumination Gala  |  June 6  |  The Ritz-Carlton   

A BRILLIANT EVENING

The 2026 Illumination Gala brought together a remarkable community committed to advancing cancer research and patient care at Siteman Cancer Center. We were thrilled to celebrate the generosity and compassion our donors have given through the Illumination Gala to support the breakthroughs that change the ways we prevent and treat cancer at Siteman. Special thanks to our celebrity guest host, Justin Willman,  and his surprise guests (former St. Louis Cardinals, Willie McGee and David Eckstein), for an unforgettable evening full of hope and laughter. View photos from the event to relive the magical evening inspired by gratitude as we transform the future of cancer care. 

Grateful Patient

Watch Colleen O'Neill Rohm, executive director of Joy Petalers and two-time cancer survivor, demonstrate how generosity has a ripple effect. Your support advances innovative cancer research, gives hope to patients, and allows them to spread joy.

Science and Research

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose and treat, but ongoing innovation is bringing new hope. Watch leading physicians and researchers from WashU Medicine & BJC HealthCare share insights into cutting-edge therapies, early detection efforts, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of care.

Grateful Family

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud of the courage and stories that our grateful families shared at our 2026 Illumination Gala. Together, we are making life healthier and more hopeful for all our families and friends. Together, we are changing the face of cancer.

We hope you will join us at the 2027 Illumination Gala to support this beacon of hope for cancer patients and their loved ones.