Hope Gala 2026

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Event Date: August 22, 2026

The 46th Annual Hope Gala, proudly presented by Medical Properties Trust and Waverly Advisors, will be chaired by Lauren and Jordan DeMoss. This year’s event will honor Jay Ezelle, Heidi Hallman, Patti Callahan Henry, Doug McCrary, and celebrate the memory and legacy of Josh Reidinger.

Funds raised through the Hope Gala will support the mission of the American Cancer Society by advancing groundbreaking cancer research and providing hope and healing through the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, which offers free lodging for patients and their caregivers while they receive lifesaving treatment in Birmingham.