Supporting research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medicine. 

DONATE
  • ABOUT
    • Our History
    • Leadership
      • Board of Directors
      • Scientific Advisors
      • Emerging Leaders Council
      • Advisory Council
      • Executive Staff
    • Joseph B. Kirsner Award
    • Financials
    • Contact
  • RESEARCH IMPACT
    • Grant Awards
    • CA CURE
    • Research Progress Videos
    • 2024 Impact Report
    • Digestible: Bite-Sized Science
  • PATIENT RESOURCES
    • Newsletter
    • Yoga, Breathing, and Meditation
    • Podcast
    • Moving the Needle
    • Gut-Friendly Recipes
    • Webinars
  • EVENTS
    • Annual Ball
    • Annual Golf Classic
    • Moving the Needle: Impact Update
    • Emerging Leaders Council: Gut Moving and More
  • NEWSROOM
    • Congressional Gold Medal
  • SUPPORT RESEARCH
    • Donate Now
    • Ways to Give
All-Star Challenge Foursomes Available

All-Star Challenge Foursomes Available

by GI Research Foundation | Jun 9, 2023 | 2023 June Newsletter, GIRF Event, Newsletter

Join us for a great day on the greens! The GI Research Foundation presents the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge on Monday, August 7th at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The All-Star Challenge honors Larry’s love for sports and continues his legacy...
Celebrities and Pro-Athletes Swing into A Winning All-Star Challenge!

Celebrities and Pro-Athletes Swing into A Winning All-Star Challenge!

by GI Research Foundation | Sep 30, 2022 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

On Monday, August 29th the GI Research Foundation hosted the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge—On the Greens at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. Pro-athletes – including Chicago greats Ozzie Guillen, Chris Chelios, Willie Gault and more – joined foursomes to...
Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens: Victory Lap!

Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens: Victory Lap!

by GI Research Foundation | Oct 11, 2021 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

On Monday, September 27th, nearly 200 patients, doctors, friends, and celebrity athletes joined the GI Research Foundation for the inaugural Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The charity golf...

Newsroom Archives

Our Mission

The GI Research Foundation works to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases. In collaboration with the physicians and scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center, we fund innovative clinical and laboratory research, leading to groundbreaking discoveries that transform lives.

©2025

GI Research Foundation

2070 Green Bay Rd, Suite 167
Highland Park, IL 60035
(312) 332-1350 Ι info@girf.org

EIN: 36-6108156

Follow Us on Social Media

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Subscribe to Receive Our Monthly Newsletter, Event Updates, and More

Success!

Subscribe

Proud Recipient of Candid’s Gold Seal of Transparency