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.