The King Hussein Cancer Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital held a joint gala fundraising event, “A Global Partnership to End Pediatric Cancer” on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

The event was hosted by HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), and Richard C. Shadyac, Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC.

During her remarks, Princess Ghida said: “Our two institutions, in Memphis and Amman, are bound by a deep and unwavering conviction: that fighting cancer is not a choice. It is a moral obligation.”

Mr. Shadyac stated: “Ours is a partnership rooted in a shared vision and driven by an unwavering dedication to families everywhere.”

Through sponsorships and live and silent auctions, the Joint Gala raised over $3M, with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s U.S. Branch and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. serving as Event Hosts, and The John S. Habib Trust, Boeing, Chevron, Albemarle, and Tiffany & Co. serving as sponsors.