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Ranken Jordan's Beyond Gala 2025

Presented by our Partner in Play Lesley Shekelton

Together We Shine: A Night for Hope & Healing

Saturday, September 27, 2025

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Ritz Carlton - St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63105

Join us for an evening under the stars as we come together to raise crucial funds for the hospital. Our hope is to not only support these families while they are at Ranken Jordan but support the child and their families beyond discharge. Families of children with complex medical needs must have extraordinary support. By developing and expanding new programs, the community can wrap healing and support around these vulnerable neighbors.

Location

The Ritz-Carlton – St. Louis
100 Carondelet Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63105

Room Blocks

Reservations made through Marriot (link below)
Cut-off Date – Wednesday August 27, 2025
Guests responsible for Room and Tax charges.

Schedule of Events

6:00 PM Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres

7:00 PM Dinner program and auctions

9:00 PM After party featuring DJ Rico Steez

Meet Our Gala Chair

Lesley Shekelton

Lesley Shekelton is delighted to be chairing the 2025 Gala, Together We Shine: A Night for Hope and Healing. Lesley serves on the Friends of Ranken Jordan Advisory Board and has become a champion for the mission. She supports every event and opportunity to make a difference for the patients and their families. She is a passionate volunteer and community leader, serving on boards for other wonderful nonprofits in the region like Missouri Baptist Hospital, Second Chance Ranch, Pink Ribbon Good and Baking Memories 4Kids.

This year, Lesley is helping us reach for the stars to innovate to find new ways to support Ranken Jordan families. She believes that TOGETHER we can make a huge difference for these families if we Shine a Light on their incredible stories. Lesley shares her deepest gratitude to all who have sponsored and supported the Gala this year, and hopes you enjoy this inspiring evening of Hope and Healing!

See the Impact

Brayden Baer's Story

SPONSORS

Partner in Play, Presenting Sponsor - $50,000

Beyond the Bedside Sponsor - $25,000

Bridge Home Sponsor - $10,000

Journey to Healing Sponsor - $5,000

Friend Sponsor - $2,500

Advertising Sponsor - $2,000