About
We hope you choose to join us for the 2024 Dream Gala as we share our positivity, confidence and determination to overcome every challenge on the way to cures for T1D!
The Dream Gala is a black-tie optional fundraising event for community and corporate leaders in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community benefiting the JDRF Kansas & Missouri chapter. This event includes a seated dinner, exquisite silent auction, exciting live auction, and inspiring Fund A Cure.
Wall of Hope
Melitta S. and Joan M. Pick Charitable Trust
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Derek & Emily Rapp
We give in honor of those living with T1D and those we never want to see diagnosed with T1D
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Mary Pat & Thomas Santel
David & Jody Young
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Steve & Jana Carani
I’m giving on behalf of friends
Emerson Electric
In honor of the St. Louis T1D Community
Ginger & John Eichhorn
In honor of our son, Kevin
Kim & Tyler Glynn
Chuck & Laura Orban
In honor of those that we love impacted by T1D
Kate & Nick Piazza
In honor of our son, Tommy
Sheila & Dan Timm
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Brian & Amy Buckley
Kimberly Gannon
Wes Gregory
Susie & Bill Hizar
Dan & Tracy Jasper
Kristin & PK Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Melzer
John & Anita O’Connell
Janet & Todd Purdy
Kevin & Christina Reilly
Michael A. Roy
Event Details
5:30PM:
- Cocktail Reception
- Silent Auction
7:30PM:
- Dinner
- Live Auction
- Fund A Cure
10:00PM:
- After Party
Can’t make it to the Dream Gala but still want to bid in the silent auction? Sign up to remote bid in the 2024 Dream Gala St. Louis silent auction here! Once the auction goes live, you will receive an email with a link to the mobile bidding site where you will be able to register and bid.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only fill this form out if you will NOT be attending the Dream Gala St. Louis. Guests attending the Dream Gala St. Louis will automatically receive a personalized bidding link when the silent auction opens and do not need to register as mobile bidders via this form.
Eve
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Eve!Eve
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Eve! She is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when she was 18 months old. In her free time, she loves to sing, dance, draw and color. To Eve, being a part of the JDRF family means having a support system that knows exactly what it takes to live with T1D. She is excited to be a Dream Gala Youth Ambassador because she believes it is important that everyone is represented when it comes to type 1 diabetes!
Mila
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Mila!Mila
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Mila! She is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when she was 7 years old. In her free time, she loves to dance. Although dance does change how she manages her T1D, it doesn’t stop her from doing what she loves! Cures to Mila would mean no more needles, no more low alarms, and no more yucky glucose tabs.
Jacob
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Jacob!Jacob
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Jacob! Jacob is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when he was 9 years old. He loves playing soccer, volleyball, basketball and video games! Jacob is excited to be a part of the JDRF family and a Dream Gala Youth Ambassador this year because it has brought him closer to other kids with T1D and brought support to his parents.
Oliver
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Oliver!Oliver
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Oliver! He is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when he was 2 years old. In his free time, he loves to play video games, geocaching and playing outside! If there was one thing Oliver wished others knew about T1D, it would be that he can do anything they can do and that his diagnosis doesn’t prevent him from being a typical kid.
Ava
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Ava!Ava
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Ava! She is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when she was 11 years old. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, watching tv shows, going to The Fox and playing sports. To Ava, being a part of the JDRF family means she is not alone! She has kids her age who also know what it feels like to have this disease and know what she’s going through.
Ben
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Ben!Ben
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Ben! Ben is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when he was 5 years old. He loves playing video games, hangout with friends and swimming! To Ben, cures for type 1 diabetes would mean living an easier, less stressful, and possibly longer life.
Jack
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Jack!Jack
Dream Gala Youth Ambassador
Meet Jack! He is a St. Louis Youth Ambassador and was diagnosed with T1D when he was 7 years old. In his free time, he loves to play football and lacrosse! Jack enjoys being a part of the JDRF family because he’s made many friends through JDRF and loves being a part of a family that always asks how he’s doing.
Our Dream Gala Youth Ambassador’s can’t wait to see you at Gala!
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Dream Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Emerald Sponsors
Benefactors
