Thanks to our incredible supporters, our annual gala on November 2, 2024 raised over $935,000 toward our $1 million goal to fund critical research, education, and support initiatives. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, committee, and supporters for making this possible.

If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation before year-end to help us reach our $1 million goal! Every donation drives progress toward better treatments and, ultimately, cures for these diseases. Thank you for making a meaningful impact on the Crohn's & Colitis community!

To contribute to an honoree or committee member's fundraising page, search for their name in the top right corner of your screen or click below. To learn more about Book of Hope packages and sponsorships, see our donation levels by clicking the Donate Now button above or by scrolling down to the bottom of this page.

Join us as we strive to raise $1 million to support the mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

2024 Gala Honorees

Sarah Flier, M.D.

Humanitarian of the Year

Douglass Williams

Community Impact Award Recipient

Memorial Tributes

Barbara Karas

Co-founding member of the New England Chapter

Dr. Andrew Simon Warner

Chief Emeritus of Gastroenterology at Lahey Hospital

2024 Gala Co-Chairs

Ellen Calmas

Eleni Garbis Simmoneau

Jenny Kennedy

2024 Gala Committee

Adam Cheifetz, MD

Adam Conviser

Jonathan Epstein

Molly & Dan Frankel

Jill Zimmerman Holub

Joey & Judi Karas

Jody Kipnis

Kevin Knoblock

Paul Meaney

Alex & Gila Modell

Pam & Jeff Mittleman

Katie Nault

Elizabeth Orgel

Adrienne Principe

Shiella Dowlatshahi Radel

Jennifer Robbins

Judi & Ed Walk

Jane & David Wolfman

Lisa Resnek Wyett

Donor Levels

PRINCIPAL PACKAGE - $50,000

· Tickets for up to twenty-four (24) guests at the event with prominent table placement

· Full-page message in the digital Book of Hope

TRUSTEE PACKAGE - $25,000

· Tickets for up to sixteen (16) guests at the event with high level table placement

· Full-page message in the digital Book of Hope

AMBASSADOR PACKAGE - $10,000

· Tickets for up to eight (8) guests at the event

· Half-page message in the digital Book of Hope

ADVOCATE PACKAGE - $5,000

· Tickets for up to four (4) guests at the event

· Quarter-page message in the digital Book of Hope

PATRON PACKAGE - $2,500

· Tickets for up to two (2) guests at the event

· Message in the digital Book of Hope

Donations above $2,500 include tickets to the event, or you can purchase individual tickets here.

Every dollar we raise is deeply appreciated and is used to support our mission.

2024 Gala for Crohn's & Colitis the New England Chapter

2024 Gala for Crohn's & Colitis

2024 Gala for Crohn's & Colitis the New England Chapter