
September 22, 2026
6:30 pm | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN
Tickets and Sponsorship Information
Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and include guests' admission with each level.
For more information, contact the Methodist Healthcare Foundation at 901.478.0704 or mhfoundation@mlh.org.
About Sips for Sickle Cell

Enjoy an elegant evening at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens featuring delicious food by Chef Phillip Dewayne and tasting stations with an assortment of cocktails, wines and spirits.
Live music provided by Simply Strings adds to the ambiance.
Our host this year is Kier "Junior" Spates, an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian and philanthropist best known as a co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
Kier’s successful career in entertainment has provided a platform for a cause near and dear to him. Diagnosed at the age of seven, Kier is a dedicated and nationally recognized Sickle Cell Warrior.
He founded Kier's Hope Foundation, which provides education, resources and support to individuals and families affected by the disease.
Alongside clinic staff, Kier will share his personal story and highlight the Center's efforts to strengthen the care, resources and support available to people living with sickle cell disease across Memphis and the Mid-South.
Sponsorships include access to the event, food, drinks and other event amenities, as well as prominent recognition in digital and print promotions and at the event.
This event benefits the Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center and proceeds will be used to address the holistic needs of our patients to help them live longer and healthier lives.