Event Information

Join us for a weekend of community, purpose, and celebration at Viva St. Jude. Through three signature events—golf, poker, and Taste of Viva St. Jude—supporters come together to connect, give back, and support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

Whether on the course, at the poker table, or gathered for an elegant evening of food and fashion, each event offers a meaningful way to make an impact for children and families facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

FORE! Spend your Friday morning on the greens at the beautiful Arroyo Golf Club, located at Red Rock Country Club. Golfers will kick off the day with breakfast (sponsored by Flores Family Dental) and a Bloody Mary Bar before teeing off for a round of 18 holes. The afternoon wraps up with lunch and an awards presentation, making for a picture-perfect day of golf, camaraderie, and impact.

Ante up for a night of poker and philanthropy at the Viva St. Jude Poker Tournament.  Join fellow St. Jude supporters for an exciting evening where the stakes are high—and the impact is even higher. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this tournament promises an unforgettable night of fun, friendly competition, and meaningful fundraising in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

Players will compete for incredible prizes, making every hand even more exciting:

Top Tournament Prizes

• Grand Prize: $10,000 cash
• Second Place: Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa staycation plus 2027 Viva St. Jude tickets (total value $7,000)
• Third Place: $2,500 cash

Tournament operations produced by Charity Series of Poker.

Join St. Jude supporters for an unforgettable evening of style, culinary excellence, and philanthropy at Taste of Viva St. Jude. This signature event brings the community together for a thoughtfully curated dining experience, featuring a variety of gourmet dishes served at interactive food stations, each offering unique and delicious flavors, as well as expertly crafted cocktails.

The night also features the latest fashions from Anne Fontaine, with Anne Fontaine herself in attendance, adding an elegant and personal touch to the experience.

The evening culminates with a live auction, sponsored by MJ Christensen Diamonds, where guests will bid on exclusive items, and hear a powerful story from a St. Jude family, reminding us of the impact made through our collective support.

Come dressed to impress and be part of a meaningful evening supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.