Methodist Healthcare Luncheon
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 11:30am
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Featuring 2026 Speaker: Laila Ali
Undefeated Boxing World Champion, Heart Health Awareness Advocate and TV Host
Tickets and Sponsorship Information
Tickets $150 | Tables $1,500
Sponsorships $2,500+
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The annual Methodist Healthcare Luncheon brings together healthcare leaders, patients, families, donors and community supporters for an inspiring afternoon of connection, conversation and philanthropy. Each year, the luncheon welcomes a distinguished guest speaker who shares unique perspectives and experiences that inspire and engage our community.
Proceeds from the Methodist Healthcare Luncheon support the faith-based, healing mission of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, helping advance compassionate care and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Over the years, the Methodist Healthcare Luncheon has welcomed an impressive lineup of distinguished guests, including Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Taye Diggs, Jim Gaffigan, Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Leslie Odom Jr., Andie MacDowell, Octavia Spencer, Rob Lowe, Sally Field, Laura Linney, Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton.
2026 Featured Speaker: Laila Ali
We are excited to welcome Laila Ali, undefeated boxing world champion, author, television host, entrepreneur and dedicated heart health advocate, as our 2026 featured speaker. Through an engaging, moderated conversation, Laila will share insights from her remarkable journey and highlight the importance of cardiovascular health, awareness and advocacy.
As the youngest daughter of legendary boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, Laila grew up with an extraordinary example of what it means to make an impact in and outside the ring. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, she retired with a perfect 24-0 record, including 21 knockouts and five world championship titles.
Laila is a dedicated health and wellness advocate. She is a longtime ambassador for the American Heart Association and has helped raise awareness about cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention.
Laila also brings her passion for healthy living into the kitchen. A self-taught home cook since childhood, she is the author of the bestselling cookbook Food for Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food from My Table to Yours! and is a two-time winner of Food Network's Chopped celebrity competition.