# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Denim & Diamonds Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗺 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮, benefiting 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗜𝗨 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 at 6:00 p.m. on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.

For more than 25 years, Denim & Diamonds has brought community leaders and supporters together to advance cancer care close to home. Proceeds support innovative cancer research and compassionate patient programs that benefit individuals and families across central and southern Illinois. Every dollar raised stays in our region.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois

Enjoy an elegant evening featuring:

Plated dinner
Silent and live auctions
Raffles
Live entertainment
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local patients and families

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲
Dress in your finest evening attire, denim or create your own signature Denim & Diamonds look.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀
$150 per person

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to become event sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
Visit: aesbid.com/ELP/SIUDD26
or
Text SIUDD to 61094

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲
At Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine, our team of cancer care specialists provides a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to caring for patients and their families. We treat the whole person—not just the disease.

Denim & Diamonds provides seed funding for critical and innovative cancer research, compassionate patient programs and resources that help address the growing needs of patients and families. All funds raised stay in our region, supporting cancer care close to home.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/denim-and-diamonds-gala/200030417739810
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr
- **lat**: 39.764141463185
- **long**: -89.605893105277
- **full address**: Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703-4504, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Denim & Diamonds Gala
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9a654821fbf1023da7d1ef30e5394b995ee328180a5c6315db01d05bf06a9b1a-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc8d8e8-gmir?v=1787174980

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Denim & Diamonds Gala being held?
  - **A:** Denim & Diamonds Gala takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703-4504, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Denim & Diamonds Gala?
  - **A:** Denim & Diamonds Gala is organized by Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Denim & Diamonds Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Denim & Diamonds Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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