2024 Gala for Crohn's & Colitis the New England Chapter
2024 Gala for Crohn's & Colitis the New England Chapter
About 2024 GALA FOR CROHN'S & COLITIS
This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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
Humanitarian of the Year
Douglass Williams
Community Impact Award Recipient
Memorial Tributes
Barbara Karas
Co-founding member of the New England Chapter
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.
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About the Cause
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to find cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life for children and adults affected by these chronic diseases through research, awareness, education and advocacy. 1 in 100 Americans currently are afflicted by these diseases for which there is currently no cure.
For over 50 years the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has supported critical research, investing over $500 million toward finding cures and better treatment options. We are proud to recognize that the Foundation has been involved in every major breakthrough in IBD research.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
By supporting the Foundation, you are supporting more than 130,000 chronically ill patients living in New England as well as dedicated scientists and medical professionals who are advancing research in IBD. The New England Chapter raises over $3.3 million locally to support these efforts. The Gala is a critical component of the chapter's success, raising over 40% of our annual revenue.
Our local events and programs unite the IBD community, creating meaningful resources for patients, caregivers and medical professionals throughout Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.