Friday, September 13, 6:30-11:30pm, Creekside Conference and Event Center, 101 Mill St., Unit 300, Gahanna, Ohio

This year’s Red Diamond Gala will be like no other. We are excited to finally be able to see everyone’s faces again. You are in store for a fun-filled and informational night with guest speakers that will inform us on the new advancements of how sickle cell is treated.

Of course there will be a silent auction, awards, and music provided by the one and only DJ Tommy. We hope to see you there!

Our Menu

All plated dinners will include artisan rolls with butter, coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, iced tea (upon request), salad, sides, and dessert.

Buffet Entrees

• Chicken Florentine: airline chicken breast with sautéed garlic, onions, and spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce

• 6oz Pan Seared Filet: with a rich cabernet demi-glace

• Pan Seared Salmon: Atlantic salmon with red cabbage slaw, creamy lemon, and dill sauce

• Cheese Tortellini: topped with a creamy parmesan sauce and crispy spinach (vegetarian)

The Faith Thomas Foundation was formed in June 2013 by individuals whose lives have been personally impacted by sickle cell disease. In 2016, we became committed to educating the community about sickle cell disease and became involved in other community events. By 2017, the Faith Thomas Foundation became committed to developing programs to further raise awareness about sickle cell disease by hosting our own community programs and events. Due to our work ethic, the Faith Thomas Foundation has been designated as a BBB [Better Business Bureau] Accredited Charity since June 2018.

The Faith Thomas Foundation raises funds and awareness to benefit and provide support to the transitional program, between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center / James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, to improve the care of patients as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition program will provide services that will make for a seamless transition.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is already a tough transition. Living with sickle cell makes it even more difficult. There are many factors that cause this transition to be difficult.

• A higher proportion of sickle cell adolescents are receiving public health insurance.

• Limited insurance coverage and reimbursement for care coordination.

• Low high school and graduation and financial independence.

• There is a high rate of mortality in the 18-to-26-year-old population.

The Faith Thomas Foundation is dedicated to help make the change from childhood care to adult care as easy on the patient and caregivers as possible. Our main goal is to help provide financial support to help patients deal with sickle cell and medical systems as adults.

Red Diamond Gala Tickets: $75.00.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Fundraiser for Faith Thomas Foundation.