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The Illumination Gala brings our community together to help fund cancer research. Save the date, Saturday, June 6, for the 2026 lllumination Gala.

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  • The Power of Asking "What If"

    Check out the latest issue of Giving magazine for more on the research, innovation, and care made possible by our donors. In this issue, you'll meet inspiring forward-thinkers who asked “What if?” to help shape advancements in health care. 

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  • An Unforgettable Evening

    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.

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  • Strengthening the Health Care Workforce

    BJC HealthCare and BELIEVE Academy celebrated the expansion of their first-of-its-kind partnership with a ribbon cutting for a new health care-focused high school. Thanks to a transformative philanthropic investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the partners are addressing critical health care workforce shortages by preparing students for in-demand careers.

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  • The Frontier of Cancer Innovation

    With your help, the most significant research in the world is happening in St. Louis, MO. 

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  • Your Story Inspires

    Each person who walks through our doors has their own unique story. We are so proud to be part of your journey and invite you to share your story or words of encouragement for our health care heroes. Now more than ever, your message of gratitude inspires! 

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  • David Bruns Named Vice President and Executive Director

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital has named David Bruns the new Vice President and Executive Director of The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, following a competitive national search. Bruns assumed leadership of the Foundation. 

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You have to pay it forward ... think about your friends, your family, loved ones, people you don’t even know, that are going to have a cancer diagnosis in the future. It’s the efforts that are happening today that could be the answer for them.

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