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Building a Ribbon of Hope
Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital from 11 am – 3 pm
FREE Admission - Family Friendly
Help build a symbol of hope for our community. This FREE, family-friendly event helps us raise awareness and support for health resources offered through our St. Charles County BJC HealthCare facilities. To participate, join us at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital to purchase your Ribbon of Hope and inscribe it with a personal message. Ribbons and banners will be displayed outside the Siteman Cancer Center.
As we build our Ribbon of Hope, our community partners in health services and various other vendors will be on site to meet you! Experience the mission of the Foundation through family-oriented entertainment, activities and educational opportunities facilitated by our community health partners. The event is free to attend and family friendly! Ribbons and T-shirts may be purchased in advance of the event via the form at the bottom of this page.
Your support helps fund efforts like:
- Necessary Patient Therapy Services at Siteman Cancer Center conducted during a patient’s chemotherapy treatments. These services include massage, music, horticulture and pet therapy.
- Transportation services for patients who need to receive treatment and are unable to travel on their own or need special accommodations to do so.
- Creating an opportunity to connect with local community members and partners to expand our healthful educational outreach to schools and various other community members.
- Provide hope to patients going through life changing treatments across BJC in St. Charles County.
ACTIVITIES – All activities are FREE
- Building our Ribbon of Hope (moment of silence at 1:00 pm)
- Join us on the ribbon field at 1:00 pm to honor and remember those who have battled and lost their fight.
- Tours of the Siteman Cancer Center – St. Peters
- The first tour will begin at 11:30 and the last tour will start at 2:30
- Heart Health Screenings
- Blood Drive provided by American Red Cross
- Therapy services on site: message, horticulture, pet therapy and yoga!
- Join a basic, family friendly yoga session. No mats or special clothes required.
- Experience our message therapy and learn how these sessions help our patients.
- Get your hands a little dirty and join our partners from the Missouri Botanical Gardens in creating a fun take home item!
- Meet our Pet Therapy super stars, we know they’ll put a smile on your face.
- Family-friendly Activities: edible art, bounce house, face painting, balloon artists, DJ, photo booth and more!
- Mascots and Character Actors: Louis, Star Wars, and more!
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Vendor recruitment for our 2024 Ribbon of Hope has begun. Contact Emily Riccio at 636.916.7138 or at [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a vendor.
Community Partners:
- YMCA of O'Fallon
- CRUSH
- Community Council
- Hart of the City Photo Booth
- American Red Cross
- St. Charles Police Department
- St. Charles County Ambulance District
BJC Therapies and Services
- Heart Health Screenings
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga
- DUO Dogs - Pet Therapy
- BJC Activation Station: Fit 'n' Fun Wheel
- Edible Art: Provided by our Diet and Nutrition Services team
- BJC St. Charles County Support Group
Food Trucks
- Hacienda Food Truck
- Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
BECOME A SPONSOR
You can inspire hope and fund programs and services that benefit our patients and caregivers by becoming a Ribbon of Hope sponsor! Sponsorships start at only $250. Complete the form below to become a sponsor. Community Sponsor ($250)
- Ribbon Sign with your company logo or family name printed on the sign.
- Up to four event t-shirts
- Option for vendor booth at the event
Health Sponsor ($500)
- Small Ribbon of Hope banner with your company logo or family name and personal message printed on the sign.
- Up to six event t-shirts
- Family name or company recognition on group signage the day of the event
- Option for vendor booth at the event
Healing Sponsor ($1500)
- Medium Ribbon of Hope banner with your company logo or family name and personal message printed on the sign.
- Up to twelve event t-shirts
- Family name or company recognition on group signage the day of the event
- Option for vendor booth at the event
Hope Sponsor ($2500)
- Large Ribbon of Hope banner with your company logo or family name and personal message printed on the sign.
- Up to twelve event t-shirts
- Family name or company logo recognition the day of the event
- Exclusive t-shirt advertisement
- Option for vendor booth at the event
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE RIBBON OF HOPE
There are lots of ways to get involved with Ribbon of Hope. Fill out the form below to get your ribbon, t-shirt, or to become a sponsor! Advanced purchase of ribbons will close on April 10. T-shirts and ribbons will also be available at the event.
Have questions? Contact Emily Riccio at 636.916.7138 or at [email protected].