The GI Research Foundation Annual Ball celebrates extraordinary research to cure, treat and prevent digestive diseases, and the philanthropic impact our donors make to advance our mission.  This year’s Ball (Saturday, May 20, 2023, at The Geraghty, Chicago) will include a VIP meet-and-greet with clinicians and researchers, honor Eugene B. Chang, MD with the esteemed Joseph B. Kirsner Award, cocktail reception and dinner, a mission-centered program, and magic from master illusionist, Mat Franco.

Your support is an opportunity to showcase your impact and your commitment to improving the lives of digestive diseases patients. We invite you to be a part of our Magical Night and give Hope to those impacted by Digestive Diseases.

Please contact Deborah Barnard at (312) 724-9150 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

DIAMOND SPONSOR • $100,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • Two (2) tables of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom. Twenty (20) tickets to the VIP reception.
  • Prominent signage with logo recognition throughout the event, including digital recognition.
  • Choice of exclusive corporate sponsorship of the VIP reception or general reception, including signage.
  • Full-page full color acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.
  • Special recognition in the Ball coverage in Gut Instincts e-newsletter.

PLATINUM SPONSOR • $75,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • Two (2) tables of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom. Ten (10) tickets to the VIP reception.
  • Prominent signage with logo recognition throughout the event, including digital recognition.
  • Full-page full color acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.
  • Special recognition in the Ball coverage in Gut Instincts e-newsletter.

GOLD SPONSOR • $50,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • One (1) table of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom. Six (6) tickets to the VIP reception.
  • Prominent signage with logo recognition throughout the event, including digital recognition.
  • Full-page full color acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.

SILVER SPONSOR • $25,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • One (1) table of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom. Two (2) tickets to the VIP reception.
  • Prominent signage with logo recognition throughout the event, including digital recognition.
  • Full-page full color acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.

BRONZE SPONSOR • $15,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • One (1) table of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom. 
  • Full-page full color acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.

SPONSOR • $10,000

  • Recognition on the save-the-date, invitation, event website, and press releases.
  • One (1) table of ten (10) guests, with VIP placement in the ballroom.
  • Acknowledgment in event Program Book.
  • Verbal and digital recognition during the event’s program.