18th Annual

Heart of Champions

Banquet

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Greenhouse Church

11200 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

Doors open 5:30pm | Dinner begins 6:30pm

Sponsor a table now

Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. -1 Cor 12:12

2025 Heart of Champions Banquet

YOU'RE INVITED!


Join North Central Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes for our 18th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet in celebration of faith and sports with Keynote Speaker, Darryl Strawberry - former baseball legend, 8x All Star, 4x World Series Champ, and 2x Silver Slugger.


Local student leaders who have a "heart of a champion" will be recognized for their impact on their campus and in their community.  These Champions are selected by their peers/coaches for representing the best of FCA's values — Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence. 


You and your guests will enjoy a wonderful dinner and have the opportunity to participate in our fundraising activities including a live auction, Cakes for Coaches, online auction, and dessert donation table.


*Individual tickets are not available for sale.  Recommended Attire: Business, Business Casual, Dressy.

Reserve your table by registering online at https://fca.regfox.com/2025nchocbanquet OR by notifying Le Chau at lchau@fca.org with your sponsor table level and mailing a check payable to "Fellowship of Christian Athletes" to:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

PO Box 142904

Gainesville, FL 32614

Ways to Support FCA at the Heart of Champions Banquet

Sponsor a Table

Help us reach our financial goals by hosting a table for 8 people who are interested in supporting the ministry.

Sponsor a Champion Table

Can't attend?  You can sponsor a Champion Table for our Champion Students and their Coach/Huddle Leader or Parent/Guardian to attend.

Donate a Gift In Kind

Donate an item for our auction.  Contact Lauren at Lauren.e.mixon@

gmail.com to arrange the donation.

Bake Desserts

If you're a great baker, donate made from scratch desserts for our homemade Desserts fundraiser at Greenhouse Church on 2/27 between 9am-11am.

Auction Items

Visit this page again for updates!  To donate an items for the auction, please contact Lauren Mixon, at lauren.e.mixon@gmail.com.  Donated items are needed by Feb 21st and can be scheduled for local pickup or mailed to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, PO Box 142904, Gainesville, FL 32614.  Thank you for your support!

  • Tree metal artwork
  • "Florida Gators Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans" by Ed McMinn book w/ Gators banner

Thank You 2024 Banquet Sponsors


Dexter and Sarajo O'Steen

Brad and Lisa O'Steen

Billy and Ali Napier

Cedar Lane Farms

The Lanier Family

Rosselle Consulting

B Simple Investment Properties

Bruce Cribbs

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