Young Friends of Kids with Cancer

06/04/2026

Good music. Great food. An even greater cause!

Spend your Saturday night with Friends of Kids with Cancer and our local favorite band The Customers as they take the stage at Sawmill Pub & Grill. In a special tribute to David Ritchey, the band is donating their performance earnings and tip bucket proceeds to help support children with cancer and their families.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 7:30–10:30 p.m.
📍 Sawmill Pub & Grill, Des Peres

This Saturday, get ready to 🎶rock & roll🤘 for a cause at Sawmill Pub & Grill, Des Peres. The Customers, great supporters of Friends of Kids with Cancer, are donating their pay and tip bucket earnings in memory of David Ritchey, dear brother and friend.

The Customers🎸
Saturday, June 6, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill
1090 Old Des Peres Road, Des Peres, MO, USA

✨Reservations are recommended by calling 314-394-1196.

05/26/2026

🏓 Grab your paddle and play for a purpose! 💛

We’re looking for players to join the Young Friends of Kids with Cancer Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle – St. Charles!

Whether you’re competitive or just in it for a fun Sunday with friends, every match helps support an incredible cause. 🎗️

📍 Chicken N Pickle – St. Charles
📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
🥤 1 PM Break

Tag your doubles partner and sign up today! 💥
https://www.friendsofkids.com/pickleball.html

05/12/2026

🏓 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🏓
The Young Friends of Kids with Cancer are hosting a Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser at Chicken N Pickle, and you’re invited!

📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
🕐 Break at 1 PM

Grab your paddles and join us for a day of friendly competition, great food, and community—all to benefit kids with cancer and their families. Whether you’re a pickleball pro or brand‑new to the game, this event is for you.

05/12/2026

Shoutout to the incredible students in the Challenge Program at Edgar Murray Elementary! Your toy drive and shopping trip have helped refill our Toy Closets with fun surprises for kids currently in treatment. 🧸
Our shelves tend to thin out around this time of year, so your generosity couldn’t have come at a better moment—and we’re especially inspired seeing .

Want to get involved too? Explore creative ways to fundraise for Friends at: www.friendsofkids.com/fundraise

05/01/2026

Low Toy Alert! ‼️ Our Toy Closets are running low, and we need your help to restock for kids with cancer. 💛

Toys help distract and comfort children during long, often painful chemotherapy treatments. A well-stocked Toy Closet lets us fill:
Birthday celebration requests
Support group rewards
Tutoring rewards
And so much more!

Low Toy Alert!‼️Our Toy Closets are low on toys.

How you can help 👉
🧸Host a Toy Drive. We can help you succeed with supplies like toy barrels, flyers, and wish lists.

🧸Purchase and ship directly from our Amazon Wish List.

🧸Have a birthday or celebration coming up? Collect toys in place of gifts or as an entry to the party.

🎗 Toys help distract and comfort children during long, often painful, chemotherapy treatments. Having a great supply of toys helps us to fill all celebration requests, such as birthdays, support group rewards, tutoring rewards, and so much more!

Donate new, packaged toys of all kinds, especially...
RC Cars
Basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, kickballs
Craft Kits
Lego for all ages
Small baby dolls
Small Nerf guns
Disney Princess toys
Dinosaur toys

🌐Learn more at friendsofkids.com/wishlist

03/21/2026

✨The countdown ends tonight! ✨Join us at the for a night to remember supporting kids with cancer 🥰

Tickets sold at the door and include:
🎶 Live Music
💃 Burlesque Shows
🍸 Premium Open Bar
🥂 Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
📢 Silent Auction & Raffle
🎭 Backstage Tours of The Fox

02/13/2026

We’ve got your last min Valentine’s gift covered!

Early bird tickets to our biggest event of the year - 11th Annual Voodoo in the Lou

✨Dinner Buffet
🥃🍷Premium Open Bar
🎺 Live jazz band
🎭 Backstage tours of the The Fabulous Fox

And so much more! https://www.friendsofkids.com/voodoo.html

02/10/2026

‼️🚨 ATTENTION 🚨‼️ FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY!! If you purchase an early bird ticket by 2/14 at 11:59 PM, you will be entered into a raffle for an extra ticket for FREE!! 🎟️✨

Join us March 21st for an unforgettable night celebrating at the 11th Annual Voodoo in the Lou!

Learn more: https://www.friendsofkids.com/voodoo.html

01/25/2026

Your favorite event is BACK! 🎉 Announcing Young Friends of Kids with Cancer's 11th Annual Voodoo in the Lou! 🎉
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕒 Time: 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Location: The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Experience the magic of Voodoo in the Lou and help kids with cancer... be kids! Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night.
🎶 Live Music
💃 Burlesque Shows
🍸 Premium Open Bar
🥂 Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
📢 Silent Auction & Raffle
🎭 Backstage Tours of The Fox

🌟 VIP Lounge Access
Don't miss out on the exclusive VIP Curtain Call Lounge, featuring:
🍹 Signature Cocktails
✨ Exclusive Performances

For more information and ticket details, visit https://www.friendsofkids.com/voodoo.html