About
Breakthrough T1D is celebrating our 25th Promise Gala with a night of high-stakes action and sleek sophistication as we take on our most important mission.
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a glamorous reception, a seated dinner and a thrilling live auction, all in support of Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs that cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and it’s complications.
This is one mission you won’t want to miss!
Event Leadership
Josh and Morgan Cotham
Gala Chair
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Gala Chair
We’re the Cotham family—a family of five with equal parts chaos and love, held together by snacks, sibling antics, and a whole lot of determination. Our family includes Caylee, our 8-year-old that tries to keep everyone in line; JJ, our goofy and passionate 5-year-old; and Caden, our fearless 4-year-old type 1 warrior who is the boss of us all. If you see us around we’re probably chasing someone, looking for snacks, or handling siblings debates or meltdowns. Whenever you run into us, come say hi (or offer more wine)!
2025 Auction Committee
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Auction Chair – Pam Little
Auction Committee: Liz Alexander, Ronni Anderson, Candy Bass, Suzanne Bingham, Randy Bury, Morgan Cotham, Katherine Gregory, Shelton Kitchen, John Marquardt, Rob Osborn, Michelle Sheaffer, Brett Sheaffer, Elizabeth Stuhlreyer, Sarah Trahern, and Whitney Walkup
Philip and Susan Perdue
Volunteer Leads
Tiffany Horton
Gala Honoree
Dr. Travis Walters
Fund A Cure Champion
Presley-Kate Kirk
Fund A Cure Champion
Eric Dietz
Corporate Development Chair
Table Hosts
Patron Hosts
James & Liz Alexander
Raymond & Kim Buie
Rob & Tiffany Horton
Jason & Emily Hubbard
Chris & Gretchen Olson
PedsEndoCare
Burt & Kristie Powers
James & Wilma Proffitt
Jon & Dudley Selinger
Green Hills Pediatric Association
Table Hosts
Randy & Elizabeth Bury
Michael & Breigh Chadwick
Kent & Cathleen Fourman
Justin & Kat Gregory
Richard & Tracy O’Brien
Ben & Jill Simmons
Travis & Rebecca Walters
Event Details
Join us for a “License to Cure” T1D!
Dress code: Black tie preferred!
6:00 pm – Mission Briefing & Reception
Experience secret agent-worthy festivities such as: open bar, passed appetizers, wine pull, silent auction, photo experience and more!
7:30 pm – Dinner, Live Auction, & Program
Featuring an inspiring program with out favorite award-winning agent Holly Thompson, and Auctioneer extraordinaire Jeff Randall—ready for action!
Patron and feast table’s include preferred seating, on-screen and website recognition of your generosity, VIP experience which includes special registration, upgraded wine at table, individual waitstaff in ballroom, and auction delivery for table host — just to name a few upgrades!
Live auction featuring beautiful vacation homes, pappy van winkle and more! Check back for the auction link once live.
9:30 pm – The Spy Who Partied
Stay on-site with DJ Pete to celebrate the success of our mission.
Parking
Optional parking at Music City Center, just a short block from the Omni. Lyft and Uber services also encouraged.
Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
