Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Ann Arbor, MI

Looking forward to recreating the magic of our 2024 Gala in May 2025! The 7th annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala will raise funds for game-changing research in the DIPG/DMG community. Join us at the Crisler Center in your “cocktail chic with a pop of orange!”

ChadTough Gala

2025 Co-Chairs

Kelli & Sherrone Moore and Zak Zinter

Michigan football’s Kelli and Sherrone Moore will join former Michigan football player and current Cleveland Browns lineman, Zak Zinter, to co-host the 2025 ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala.

Kelli & Sherrone Moore

Zak Zinter

Tables

Tables are currently only available for sponsors. If you are interested in purchasing a table, please add your name to the waitlist and we will contact you if a table is available.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available for the 2025 ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala. If you are interested, please send an email to info@chadtough.org.

Online Auction 

Our always-popular online auction is back! Bidding ends during the event on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Click below for more details about this year’s auction.

Official Hotel Partners

We encourage you to consider staying with one of these wonderful hotels to make your evening even more enjoyable.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the gala will be provided.

2024 Gala Highlights!

On May 11, 2024, we hosted our 6th annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala and raised $1.7 million towards more game-changing DIPG research. To get a sense of this incredibly moving night, please watch this video for highlights from the 2024 event.