14th Annual Dinner: A Night of Champions, benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis

Join us for the 14th Annual Dinner: A Night of Champions on November 14th to celebrate IBD champions who are making great strides in advancing the Foundation's mission. The evening will include a cocktail reception inspiring program live auction champion awards and more as we celebrate in the heart of the Dallas Arts District at the Fashion Industry Gallery. We welcome your support in becoming a partner in our quest to raise critical funding and awareness to support the work of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

You have a unique opportunity to partner with the North & Central Texas/Oklahoma Chapter and make a difference in the quality of life for the more than 100000 patients in our region suffering from these often-debilitating digestive diseases. Your contributions help transformational research efforts in our search for better treatments and cures while also funding critical educational and supportive programs that are improving patients quality of life.

At A Night of Champions attendees will enjoy:

·         Complimentary valet parking

·         Cocktail reception with complementary beer wine and spirits

·         Three-course seated dinner

·         Photo opportunities

·         Live entertainment

·         Inspiring program and champions awards ceremonies

·         The chance to win big in the Ultimate Raffle Heads or Tails and Live Auction

2025 Champions

The North & Central Texas/ Oklahoma Chapter proudly recognizes this year's IBD Champions who are assisting the Foundation in making great strides in advancing our mission to cure IBD and increase the quality of life of people living with these chronic and life-altering diseases. Join us in celebrating this year's IBD Champions with a gift made in their honor.

Physician of the Year: Catalyst for Mission Advancement

Bhaskar Gurram M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Children's Medical Center Dallas

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Corporate Champion: Catalyst for Community Engagement 

Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse: Chef Samir Dhurandhar and Sam Romano

Rising Star: Catalyst for Patient Empowerment

Jack Carson 

Host or Publisher Crohn's & Colitis Foundation , North & Central Texas/ Oklahoma Chapter