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September 2016
GI Research Foundation Donor Appreciation Picnic
Welcome to the first Annual Donor Appreciation Picnic! Thank you for all that you do! Please come and celebrate at our Free Event! Join us in raising more awareness for the GI Research Foundation. We will have: Tasty food! TONS of ICE CREAM Fun carnival games! Real HELICOPTERS! We look forward to seeing you at this first ever event and truly appreciate your attendance and support. ALL ages welcome and encouraged! Free valet and self-parking. The fun begins at 4pm…
May 2017
2017 GIRF Ball
On Saturday, May 20 2017, the GI Research Foundation hosted the 56th Annual GI Research Foundation Ball at the Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago. Proceeds from the evening benefit the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center. WGN’s own Ben Bradley was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening which featured a beautiful sit down dinner in the Ballroom followed by an uproarious 40 minute performance by Emmy-award winning comedian and SNL alum, Dana Carvey. The gala paid special tribute to…
October 2017
2017 GI Research Foundation Donor Appreciation Picnic
Please come and celebrate at our Free Event! Join us in raising more awareness for the GI Research Foundation. The fun-filled event will include a BBQ cookout, snow cones and cookies, raffle, live DJ, dancing and more! We look forward to seeing you and truly appreciate your attendance and support. ALL ages welcome and encouraged!
November 2017
May 2018
2018 57th Annual GIRF Ball
On Saturday, May 19 2018, the GI Research Foundation will host the 57th Annual GI Research Foundation Ball at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Proceeds from the evening benefit the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center. Stephen Wiess, founder of Short Hills Capital Partners, a 25-year Wall Street veteran and CNBC market commentator will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening which will feature a beautiful sit down dinner in the Ballroom followed by a special performance by Grammy…
June 2018
GIRF TRIVIA NIGHT & Annual Fundraiser
Do you enjoy outsmarting your friends, colleagues and strangers? Put on your thinking caps and join GIRF’s Associate Board for a night of Trivia, Drinks & Fundraising. Show us what a genius you are and sign up your team of up to six people today. Make sure your team captain emails GIRF at info@girf.org Preregistration gets the early bird special – a free raffle ticket. What are other ways you can win free raffle tickets? Like us on the GIRF…
October 2018
2018 GIRF Associate Board Cocktail Party
Please join the GI Research Foundation Associates Board for our Annual Cocktail Party on Friday, October 26th at The Lakewood! The evening will feature food, cocktails, music, a silent auction and raffle. Grab your friends and get ready to enjoy great food, drinks and company while raising money for the GI Research Foundation! Buy your Early Bird ticket by Oct. 12 for $95* ($115 after 10/12) or support the event with a donation or sponsorship package. For questions regarding sponsorships,…
June 2019
GI Research Foundation 58th Annual Ball
Featuring live music and dancing, this black-tie event will raise more than $1M for gastrointestinal research at the University of Chicago — affecting one in four Americans. Saturday Night Live Alum David Spade is the evening’s entertainer. LeeAnn Trotter from NBC 5 Chicago is the event emcee. Tickets available after March 11, 2019. For information about sponsorships, please contact Alysha Biehl at abiehl@girf.org or 312-724-9150.
October 2019
2019 Annual Cocktail Party
Please join the GI Research Foundation Associates Board for our Annual Cocktail Party on Friday, October 11th at The Lakewood! The evening will feature food, cocktails, music, dancing, a silent auction and raffle. Grab your friends and get ready to enjoy great food, drinks and company while raising money for the GI Research Foundation! Update 10/14/19: Thank you to everyone who attended the event. If you were not able to attend but would like to make a gift, please use…
February 2020
Associates Board Spin Event 2020
Are you looking to connect with others living with digestive diseases? Rock out to good music while cycling? Have a blast while supporting a great cause? We’re hoping you answered yes to those questions because the GI Research Foundation (GIRF) is thrilled to invite you to the second annual “Team Up for GI Research Spin Event!” Registration form below. Meet other people passionate about digestive health, discover patient resources, and learn more about GIRF. The best part? All proceeds go directly…