Saturday, April 18, 2026 | The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

Every child deserves a story filled with possibility. Join us at the Believe Gala: Stories of PossAbility and help write the next chapter for children with disabilities. Together with Variety St. Louis, you can turn belief into action, and possibilities into progress.

This elevated, immersive experience blends inspiration with impact, featuring a dynamic program, meaningful opportunities to engage directly with Variety’s mission, and a memorable performance by Christopher Jackson.

Guests will enjoy an interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and thoughtfully designed moments that highlight the life-changing work being done for Variety Kids.

Variety St. Louis is thrilled to introduce our Believe Gala: Stories of PossAbility, a brand-new gala celebrating the limitless potential of children with disabilities, featuring a one-of-a-kind talent.

Blending wonder with purpose, the Believe Gala will transport guests into a world of possibility, featuring an exciting and memorable evening benefiting Variety Kids.

Additionally, guests will enjoy an interactive cocktail hour, dinner, and opportunities to directly empower Variety Kids. All proceeds support Variety’s vital programs, providing children and teens with disabilities essential medical equipment, therapies, and inclusive arts and recreation programs.

Join us for a inspirational evening including valet, a cocktail reception, a seated dinner and a memorable performance!

The Evening’s Timeline

6:00 P.M.

Evening Reception

7:00 P.M.

Dinner & Program

10:00 P.M.

After Party

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Believe Gala

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VIP Reception
5:30 P.M.

Evening Reception
6:00 P.M.

Dinner & Program
7:00 P.M.

With a special performance by Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson is a Tony Award nominated actor as well as a Grammy and Emmy Award winning songwriter/composer best known for starring as George Washington in the award-winning musical, Hamilton.

Christopher recently stared in HBO Max’s popular series, “And Just Like That” the reboot of “Sex and The City”.  Jackson has also starred as ‘Chunk’ in the hit CBS series, “Bull” and was seen in Ava Duverney’s Netflix series “When They See Us”. Chris was also featured on the iconic #Hamildrop hit, One Last Time (44 Remix), alongside President Obama and continues to perform sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center.

Believe
Presenting Partner

  • Premiere recognition in all Collateral, Event Program, Video and Website
  • VIP Dinner Seating for 20 Guests (2 Tables)
  • Invitation to VIP Reception
  • Appreciation Dinner with Variety Leadership for 6 Guests
  • Interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a memorable performance

$50,000

SOLD OUT!

Empowerment
Principal Partner

  • Acknowledge as Principal Partner throughout Cocktail Reception
  • VIP Dinner Seating for 10 Guests (1 Table)
  • Invitation to VIP Reception
  • Recognition in Event Program, Video and Website
  • Unique opportunity to showcase your brand through meaningful integration
  • Interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a memorable performance

$25,000

RESERVE YOUR TABLE

Inspirational
Engagement Partner

  • Premier Dinner Seating for 10 Guests (1 Table)
  • Unique opportunity to showcase your brand through meaningful integration
  • Recognition in Event Program, Video and Website
  • Interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a memorable performance

$10,000

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Friends
of Variety

  • Reserved Dinner Seating for 10 Guests (1 Table)
  • Recognition in Event Program, Video and Website
  • Interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a memorable performance

$5,000

RESERVE YOUR TABLE

Individual Tickets

  • Interactive cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a memorable performance

$375 each

RESERVE YOUR TICKET

The life of a parent of a special needs child is always changing and Variety has really shown us that you all are in this with us

Sarah, Variety Kid Will’s Mom