19th Annual

Heart of Champions

Banquet

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Greenhouse Church | 11200 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

Doors open 5:30pm | Dinner lines open 6:00pm-6:30pm | Program begins 6:30pm

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

2026 Heart of Champions Banquet

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

@ Greenhouse Church

Join North Central Florida FCA at our 19th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Patric Young - ESPN Sports Analyst, former Pro Basketball Player/UF Gator.

Celebrate our local FCA students who are voted by their peers/coaches as a Heart of Champions recipient representing the best of FCA's values—Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Host a table for 8, enjoy a prime rib dinner, and participate in our fundraising activities: live and online auctions, raffles, and/or take home a homemade dessert for any donation amount.

SCHEDULE

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM

**DINNER UPDATE**

DINNER LINES OPEN 6:00PM - 6:30PM

(Buffet Service – guests are invited to get their food and please be seated by 6:30 pm for the program)

PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30PM

Suggested Attire: business, business casual, dressy.

See previous banquet photos here --> 2025 banquet

If you're coming from out of town to the banquet and need lodging, Best Western has offered a discounted block rate of $101 plus tax for the night of the event, valid on their King Suites or Upgraded King-Queen Double rooms. They will honor the rate the night before or night after as well.

Call the hotel directly and mention the "FCA 19^th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet" or follow this link to book online -> Hotel Rooms - 19th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet

Best Western Gateway Grand

4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida 32606

(352) 331-3336

Click Here to Register Online

commit to a table by emailing Michelle Miller at michellemiller@fca.org and

mail a check payable to Fellowship of Christian Athletes to:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

PO Box 146904

Gainesville, FL 32614

Ways to Support FCA for the Heart of Champions Banquet

Sponsor a Table

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

Sponsor a Champion Table

Can't attend? You can sponsor a Champion Table for Coaches, Huddle Leaders, and recognized Champion students and their Parent/Guardian to attend.

Donate a Gift In Kind

Donate an item or services for our auction/raffle. Contact Donny Dillon at donnydillon@hotmail.com to arrange the donation.

Baked Desserts

If you're a great baker, donate a homemade dessert for our Homemade Dessert fundraiser, drop it off at Greenhouse Church on the morning/afternoon of the banquet.

2026 Live Auction / Silent Auction /Raffle Items

Thank you to all the businesses and individuals for your donation!

Go to Galabid Link

Sander's Jewelers
Signed Heisman Trophy Helmet
Lola's Beach House Getaway at Rosemary Beach
American Flag created from firehose that has been removed from service
Live painting by Sam Butler
Hog hunting experience with Dale Hayes
Adams Ribs Gift Basket
Aloft Gainesville University Hotel – Free Two Night Stay
Bear Archery Hunting Bow
Beautiful You Hair Salon Gift Basket
Best Western Gateway Grand - Free Night Stay in Hot Tub Suite plus Dinner for Two
Bill Allen Law Firm Gift Basket
Billy Gonzalez Autographed Gators Football
Cade Museum Gift Basket – Plus Family Membership
Celebration Pointe Gift Card Tree – Four Regal Movie Tickets & Appetizers plus Dinner for Four @ Texas Roadhouse
Chris Leak, Tim Tebow, and Danny Wuerffel Autograph Three Piece Framed Memorabilia
Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant Dinner for Four
Clear Sound Audiology Gift Basket
Dominos Free Pizza for a Year
FCA Gift Basket
Golfing Package – Rounds of 4 to Hawkstone, UF and Ironwood
Great Wolf Lodge One Night Stay for 6 Guests Family Suite Plus Water Park
Ilene’s Gator Store Gift Basket
Kennedy Space Center Day Tour Tickets for Four
Lasertag At Home Set for Four

The Master’s Lawncare One Year of Lawn Healthcare
Melitta Coffee Gift Basket
Newberry Animal Hospital Gift Basket
Orlando Package - Wonderworks Orlando Tickets for Two and Seaworld Orlando Tickets for Two and Crayola Experience for Two
Paintings from Jarod
River Raft Loungers Set of Two
Shaina Sullivan Family Photography Session – 30 Minute Shoot Package Plus Pictures
Shoot GTR (Gainesville Target Range) Annual Membership for Two
Skate Station & Splitz Bowling - Family Four Packs, Arcade & Pizza Package
Sonic Gift Basket
Sun Country Sports Gift Basket
Urban Meyer Hall of Fame Induction Autographed Football
Viking Bags: 20L - Axwell Medium Motorcycle Tail Bag
Wild Adventures Tickets for Four Yoga Pod