Each year, the St. Louis community unites for the Champions of Hope Gala, led by the CEOs Against Cancer – St. Louis Chapter, to advance the mission of the American Cancer Society and make a lasting impact in the fight against cancer.
In 2025, we invite you to join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Champions of Hope Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Factory. This milestone event will honor the progress we’ve made and inspire hope for the future. This year, we’re reimagining the experience—shifting from a traditional gala to a vibrant, social, and celebratory evening that brings people together in a meaningful way. Your support—as a donor, sponsor, or advocate—fuels groundbreaking research, patient support services, and lifesaving initiatives that bring us closer to a world without cancer.
Join us as we celebrate our impact and inspire hope towards a future where cancer is preventable, treatable, and ultimately defeated.
-Joe McKee & David Stokes
Nino Clarkin -Partner, Edward Jones
David Reifschneider – Philanthropic Leader
Alicia Elsner – General Manager, KSDK
Haley Silverberg – Philanthropic Leader
Mark Lindgren – EVP, Communications & CHRO at Ameren
Matt Turk – COO of Intren
Ebony Chambers, Just Balloons
Marianna Hopson, Barnes Jewish Hopsital
Stacey Kohner, Edward Jones
Jane Waddell, Swift Print Communications
Diana Greco, KPMG
Katrina Hubbard, Saint Louis Public Schools
Erin Pohlman, Wentzville School District
Emily West, CSI Leasing
Autumn Harris, CSI Leasing
Daryl Kersting, 1834 – Old National Bank
Alisha Schmidgall, Barnes Jewish Hospital
