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 - 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 Prime Rib dinner and have the opportunity to participate in our fundraising activities including a silent online auction, live auction, Cakes for Coaches, 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 items for the auction, please contact Lauren Mixon, at lauren.e.mixon@gmail.com. Donated items are needed by Feb 17th 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!

Live Auction

3 Suwannee Sisters weekend getaway on the river.
Tim Tebow painting
Steve Spurrier dinner package: includes gift basket and dinner for 4 at Spurriers Gridiron Grille, and signed poster by four Gator Greats.
Competition Shooting Class w/ Navy Lieutenant Commander Jeremy Lightner.
Master's Lawn Care: Lawn Health Program for 1 year
Guided 1 Day Spring Turkey Hunt w/ Dale Hayes.
3 Day/ 2 Nights at Lola’s Carriage House on Rosemary Beach.
Live Masterclass on Competition BBQ Brisket and Competition Ribs with Sonny’s Brand Ambassador, Head Pitmaster and Former Florida Gator All-American Shannon Snell.
Handcrafted firehose US Flag

Silent Auction Items

"Micanopy Tree" metal wall art
Gators collegiate fan flag and book "Florida Gators Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans" by Ed McMinn
Darryl Strawberry signed baseball
Framed and autographed Chris Leak 2006 National Championship Newspaper
Framed and autographed Danny Wuerffel photo