The American Cancer Society’s Hope Ball, presented by Delta Air Lines, will take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Rd. NE.

As the American Cancer Society’s annual signature gala and one of Atlanta’s premier philanthropic and social events, the Hope Ball brings together leaders across the region’s social, corporate, and charitable communities to advance critical cancer research and sustain essential patient programs. Among the most significant of these programs is the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® in Atlanta, which provides free lodging and supportive services to cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel for treatment.

This year’s event will be led by 2026 Event Chair Richard Cox, senior vice president of Delta Air Lines Airport Customer Service (ACS), Cargo Operations, Ground Support Equipment & Global Clean. Cox has been a long-standing supporter of ACS’s mission, and his leadership continues Delta’s more than two-decade commitment to helping ensure that families facing cancer have access to the resources and care they need.

The evening will begin with an elegant cocktail hour and silent auction featuring live music from the Joe Gransden Band. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner before an exciting live auction featuring exclusive experiences and packages followed by music and dancing.

Once again, there will be a C‑Suite at Hope Ball for platinum sponsors, creating a dedicated opportunity before the main event for senior executives to build connections and strengthen business relationships.

Last year’s Hope Ball raised approximately $1.47 million, including more than $480,000 through the Mission Appeal supporting the Atlanta Hope Lodge. In 2025, the Hope Lodge provided more than 27,608 nights of free lodging, served more than 983 guests, offered more than 3,595 rides to treatment, and saved families more than $3.68 million in lodging and transportation costs—ensuring access to care regardless of financial or geographic barriers.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tselan Kunian at (678) 528‑2169 or Tselan.Kunian@cancer.org, or visit www.HopeBall.org

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.