CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mercy Health Foundation Southeast will present its 10th annual Journey Gala 2026 later this month.
The event, titled “My Big Greek Gala,” will benefit the Mercy Cancer Center in Cape Girardeau through its Cancer Care Fund, which provides essential services for cancer patients in need, including transportation, lodging, nutritional supplements and medication assistance.
Funds also support the foundation’s investments in advanced technologies, treatments and programs to improve cancer care in the community.
The gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, at 6 p.m. at the Drury Plaza Conference Center, located at 3351 Percy Drive.
Organizers say the benefit will include silent and live auctions, raffles and entertainment from Jessica Haas, a speed painter who has been featured on national television and has worked with the MLB, ESPN, FedEx, Google and many more.
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Guests will also enjoy live music from Breakdown Shakedown.
It is a black-tie optional event.
Gala tickets are $250 each.
Corporate sponsorships are also available. Event sponsors will have the opportunity to attend a VIP reception prior to the event.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit mercyhealthfoundation.net/journeygala or call (573) 519-4922.
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