The Afterparty
Our 11th Rock the Night Event Was a Huge Success and Now,
The Afterparty!
We had a fantastic lineup of music and comedy, delicious food and drinks, and an incredible silent auction. Most importantly, we thank you all for your generous support. We would not have been able to do this without our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Together, we raised over $200,000 in support of the IBD Community. Now, your donation to the Afterparty will help us further our mission to support all those affected by IBD through our community programs that offer a safe space for all those affected by IBD, our support of underserved communities, cutting edge IBD research and more! To learn all about what we do, go tour website here.
Special Tribute Honoring Shervin Rabizadeh, MD, MBA
Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Associate Director, Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's; Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology; Director, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program; Associate Professor, Pediatrics
One of the highlights of the evening was honoring Dr. Shervin Rabizadeh, whose dedication is inspiring. Below is the tribute video we showed at the event. Dr. Rabizadeh's belief that IBD is only part of who his patients are and his commitment to knowing each one personally shone through in every word of the video. We also presented him with a book of tributes from his patients and their families. He was genuinely touched, as were we here at Connecting to Cure.
More than his outstanding professional achievements, Dr. Rabizadeh is beloved for the exceptional care he provides to his young patients. His warmth, accessibility, and genuine concern for families coping with the challenges of IBD have reassured countless parents, making a profound impact on their lives.
Thank you for being part of this incredible fundraising campaign. Together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
$200000 Goal
$188704
Total Raised
Connecting to Cure: Our Impact on the IBD Community
Patient Programs & Care
- Our focus on caregivers and families recognizes the pivotal role they play for those living with Crohn's or colitis
- Patients are equally important, and our programs support all those affected by IBD.
- Support Groups for patients and caregivers
- Peer-to-peer patient mentor program
- Leadership Development Council supports young people to turn their ideas into projects and that supports the IBD Community.
Funding & Advancing Research
- Over $3,250,000 donated directly to IBD research projects
- Your donations fuel groundbreaking research aimed at understanding the intricate lifecycle of IBD
- The research we support looks at causes of IBD, treatments and prevention. We support multiple IBD-related causes
- Provide funding to IBD programs at Mount Sinai Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and The Mayo Clinic
- Currently funding Supporting the Psychosocial Needs of Pediatric IBD Patients via a Mentorship Program at The Stanford Medicine Children's Center for Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease
- Ease the financial burden on families coping with the costs associated with their child's IBD treatment at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
- Sponsor pediatric IBD patients at The Painted Turtle Camp, offering kids/teens with IBD a life-changing summer experience