Ahead of Historic Snowfall, Winter Ball Soars to New Heights for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Jacob Power
Ahead of Historic Snowfall, Winter Ball Soars to New Heights for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Betty Hrncir, Sidney Faust, Julie Baker Finck

ACTUAL WINTER WEATHER was in the forecast the night of the Winter Ball, benefiting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and honoring the Women of Distinction, a festive and fitting detail that sparked a flurry of conversation at the Omni Hotel.


With a theme of "Up, Up, and Away," the gala was an uplifting display of hope and determination, and featured a vibrant palette of blues, coral, and gold brought to life by Blooming Gallery. Upon arrival, guests passed through a "hallway of honor," a display of photos of previous honorees and the event over the past four decades.

Mistress of Ceremonies Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman conducted a charming program, and galagoers enjoyed a polished runway show coordinated by Todd Ramos. The honorees included Bincy Abraham, Alice Mao Brams, Sharon Albert Brier, Julie Baker Finck, Stephanie von Stein Schusterman, Jacquie Baly, plus Honored Hero Bayle Goldman and Healthcare Partner Honoree Keith Fiman.

Chairs Elizabeth DeLuca and Lauren Gow were thrilled with the turnout of 270 and the evening's total till, which topped $575K. Funds will fuel research, education, and patient support programs, propelling the Foundation’s mission forward.

2025 Women of Distinction

Stephanie von Stein Schusterman and Dr. Mark Schusterman

Anthony DeLuca, Katherine and Jeff Smith

Nora Jarrard, Maria Bassa, Whitney Kuhn Lawson, Beth Muecke

Beth Wolff, Jane Page-Crump, Cheryl Byington

Mitch Feinberg, Brian Atlas, Mike Brier, Scott Frisbie, Scott Drysdale

Chairs Elizabeth DeLuca and Lauren Gow

Daniel Irion, Jerre Williams, Kirk Kveton

Michele Hosko, Scott Drysdale

Sippi Khurana, Jacquie Baly, Terri Wang

Leila Perrin, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, Zane Carruth

2025 Women of Distinction

Stephanie von Stein Schusterman and Dr. Mark Schusterman

Anthony DeLuca, Katherine and Jeff Smith

Nora Jarrard, Maria Bassa, Whitney Kuhn Lawson, Beth Muecke

Beth Wolff, Jane Page-Crump, Cheryl Byington

Mitch Feinberg, Brian Atlas, Mike Brier, Scott Frisbie, Scott Drysdale

Chairs Elizabeth DeLuca and Lauren Gow

Daniel Irion, Jerre Williams, Kirk Kveton

Michele Hosko, Scott Drysdale

Sippi Khurana, Jacquie Baly, Terri Wang

Leila Perrin, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, Zane Carruth


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