We are a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Since our founding in 1967, the Foundation has played a role in every major breakthrough in IBD research. We have invested more than $400 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And we won’t stop until we realize our vision of a future free from Crohn’s and colitis. We serve more than 3 million patients annually, empowering patients and caregivers through our chapters, and our education, support, and advocacy programs.

Our annual dinner and gala, an evening dedicated to raising critical dollars and awareness for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This elegant evening features a cocktail networking hour, games, silent and live auction, dinner and drinks, a moving program and patient speaker, as well a fun after party with great music.

The Evening of Hope gala raises funds to help the 3.1 million Americans who suffer with the painful and life changing aspects of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic digestive diseases. There are over 55,000 individuals, young and old, who live with these diseases in Minnesota. The Foundation is a leader in providing support services like support groups, education events, our Camp Oasis summer program for pediatric patients, etc. in addition to investing more than $400 million in research for treatments and cures to improve IBD patients’ quality of life.