The Friends Gala

The Friends Gala logo

Watch this page for information about the Tenth Annual Friends Gala, to be held on March 7, 2026!

The event will feature:

  • Live entertainment
  • A delicious plated dinner and full-service bar
  • A fabulous live auction and other fun activities

CancerCare and Cardiac Care Funds

All proceeds from the Friends Gala directly benefit Saint Francis Healthcare System’s CancerCare and CardiacCare patient funds.

The CancerCare fund helps cancer patients in financial need with essential services and supplies they cannot afford such as nutritional supplements, medicine, transportation, lodging and more.

The CardiacCare fund assists Heart Hospital patients with cardiac rehabilitation, other necessary services and equipment they otherwise could not afford.

CancerCare and CardiacCare funds 2023 benefits