Journey Gala

Scott Hamilton, figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, speaks to the crowd during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Tatianna and Josh Parham of Cape Girardeau smile while talking with other gala attendees during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Charis Railey of St. Louis laughs while dressed as a Brazilian dancer during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Erica and Paul Hoeflinger of Cape Girardeau look into bidding on items during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jill Sanders of Cape Girardeau takes a photo of a group of gala attendees during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Gala attendees have their picture taken during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jennifer Deschenes, with phone, takes a selfie with Jill Sanders, both of Cape Girardeau, during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Soce Berberian of Cape Girardeau dances during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott Hamilton, figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, speaks to the crowd during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott Hamilton, figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, speaks to the crowd during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott Hamilton, figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, speaks to the crowd during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Lindsey Moore and Jake Taylor, both of St. Louis, pose for photo during the 2019 Journey Gala at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The gala benefits cancer patients at Southeast Cancer Center. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)