Thank you for joining us on April 18, 2026, for the St. Jude Houston Gala charity event at The Revaire in Houston, Texas. St. Jude supporters came together to enjoy an evening of dinner and cocktails, live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind experiences, live entertainment and inspiring stories of St. Jude patients and their families, all to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
This year’s theme Imagine Beyond Possibility celebrates the boundless spirit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Where discoveries once thought impossible become reality and children's dream of a future come closer within reach. This theme reflects the extraordinary journey of hope and innovation that pushes beyond today's limits to create tomorrow's cures. Together, we honor the vision of St. Jude by going beyond possibility - because our purpose is clear: No child should die in the dawn of life.
All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
For information on sponsorship or volunteer opportunities at next year's event, please contact Chloe Rushing at chloe.rushing@alsac.stjude.org.
St. Jude patient Mayela
St. Jude provides comprehensive care and health equality for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. We tailor treatment for each child's unique needs, improving outcomes for some of the world’s sickest children.
St. Jude patient Mayela
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St. Jude patient Han, pictured with family
IRA charitable contributions
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.
St. Jude patient Nora Kay
Donor-advised funds
You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund by calling your fund manager or by signing in to your granting institution and selecting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude patient Maelin-Kate
Gifts of stock
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.
St. Jude patient Franser
Charitable gift annuities
Charitable gift annuities may interest you if you want to transfer cash or securities to St. Jude and receive lifetime payments for yourself or a loved one.
Highlights from the St. Jude Houston Gala
Thank you to our committee
Event Chair: Laura Mafrige
Auction Co-Chairs: Sydney Mafrige Kerns • Mauney Mafrige
Heather Berglund • Erika Billingsley-Michaelsen • Neil Billingsly-Michaelsen • Modesto Dominguez • Dennis Don • Roula Gerguis • Adam Greer • Lara Hajjar Ayoub • Kat Jones • Sophia Mafrige • Vivki Massad • Morag McInnes • Todd Moseley • Brian Orsak • Emily Porter • Jenny Raffoul • Lo Sessions • Cassandra Tolentino • Amal Zakhem Nassar
St. Jude stories from Texans
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Houston teen's holiday letters raise more than $50,000 for St. Jude
Witness the power of compassion as Asher Bravo's dedication and determination lead him to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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With St. Jude on his team, Emmanuel worked hard and kept the faith on the football field
'Root for that guy,' says Emmanuel's high school coach.
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New treatment offers hope for 6-year-old Texan
Lizzie is back home in Texas going to school, participating in jiu-jitsu, and hoping to become a triathlete just like her older brother and sister.
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Life lessons in a Texas garage
What does a garage in Texas – and the lessons learned there – have to do with cancer treatment more than 10 years ago? Everything, it seems.
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Chip & Joanna Gaines become official ambassadors of St. Jude
The Gaines family will help support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Thanks and Giving holiday campaign and shares the St. Jude mission year around.
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The heart of Cleburne
St. Jude patient Brody made his small corner of the world a better, kinder, more caring place. His spirit lives on in the hearts of all those who knew him.
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St. Jude dads' bond forged through shared worry and hope
With their daughters in treatment, Dan and David relied on each other for support, found friendship through common experience.
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Amid our family’s loss, my purpose in life became clear
Bennett’s Bash brings together a community in memory of beloved nephew.
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