For years, Central Illinois has gathered to celebrate and raise funds at the annual St. Jude Evening with the Stars Gala. With your support, this event has grown into a major fundraising event supporting the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
Finding cures. Saving children. Everywhere.

We are pleased to announce that the St. Jude Gala will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. The Gala will feature live and silent auctions, a raffle, dinner, and live music. This event honors two local award recipients who embody the mission of St. Jude. Their dedication, along with the support of our key sponsors and donors, ensures that Central Illinois continues to play a unique and vital role in the history of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Juanita & Dan Deeb Volunteer Service Award
Jim Carlson

Corporate Service Award
Jim Maloof/REALTOR®

Event Committee

This event would not be possible without this dedicated group of committee members.

Event Chairs:
Steve Gardner
Jodi Lindsay
Liz Wilson

Event Committee:
Ashley Bradshaw
Curt Curtis
Melissa Fox
Kristy Howell
Meghan Jackson
Evan Jenkins
Tracy Korger
Jim Lindsay
Mike & Amy McCoy
Ryan & Kari McCracken
Amy Morgan
Tammy Risinger
Sherry Semonis
Annette Slyman
Megan Wineland