Event Information

6th Annual

Champions of Hope

"A Breakthrough Experience"

The Champions of Hope Gala is lead by some of the most distinguished leaders in the St. Louis area; our CEOs Against Cancer of Missouri - St. Louis Chapter Members. The 2021 event chair is Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is the presenting sponsor. At this year's event, we will also be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the CEOs Against Cancer- St. Louis Chapter.

The event theme, "A Breakthrough Experience," will highlight breakthrough efforts in advancing research and health equity, and the distinctive experience guests will have at the celebration.

Date

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Location

St. Louis Union Station

Auction & Raffles

Mobile Bidding for the silent auction will go live on November 1, 2021

Schedule

5:30 pm Cocktail Hour

7:00 pm Dinner and Event Program

9:00 pm Late Night Entertainment

11:00pm Event Concludes

Event History

Since 2016, the annual Champions of Hope Gala has raised more than $6.2 million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission. Thanks to the St. Louis community, the Champions of Hope Gala has grown into one of the most successful American Cancer Society galas in the country.

Past Event Chairs

2016: Warner and Cindy Baxter

2017: Dave and Thelma Steward

2018: Michael and Noemi Neidorff

2019: Peter Blumeyer

2020: Bob and Jane Clark

2021: Penny Pennington

2022: TBA

2023: TBA

2024: TBA

2025: TBA

Previous Experience Guests

Amy Robach, ABC News Good Morning America
Patrice Rushen, Grammy-nominated jazz artist
Scott Hamilton, Olympic figure skater
Sterling K. Brown, NBC's THIS IS US.

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