Please join us for the Overcoming Adversity Dinner — a night of inspiration, community, and impact. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of resilience and support the mission of the Chris Norton Foundation as we help individuals with spinal cord injuries and disabilities regain mobility, independence, and hope. Details about the event an how you can support our mission are below.
ABOUT
THE FOUNDATION.
The Chris Norton Foundation empowers individuals and families living with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, and mobility disabilities to experience greater independence, belonging, hope, and possibility. Our work centers on people, access, and opportunity—creating environments where mobility challenges never limit someone’s ability to participate, connect, grow, or thrive.
OUR
MISSION
The Chris Norton Foundation empowers individuals and families living with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, and mobility disabilities to experience greater independence, belonging, hope, and possibility.
VISION
AND GOALS.
VISION:
A world where mobility never limits a person’s opportunity to participate, connect, grow, and thrive.
GOALS
Expand Access
Remove Barriers
Strengthen Families
Invest in Possibility
TOGETHER, WE HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER
WHAT IS POSSIBLE!
IMPACT
AT A GLANCE
Your support becomes access, connection, and hope.
fREE Ignite Family Wheelchair Camp for all campers and families
Over $2 Million Raised for Recovery & Camps
9 Central Iowa grant recipients receiving adaptive support
EVENT
OVERVIEW.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2027
Prairie Meadows Event Center Bishop Ballroom
Dinner • Speakers • Silent & Live Auctions • Live Music
This signature evening brings together supporters, families, partners, and community leaders to celebrate resilience and fuel CNF’s mission.
SPONSORSHIPS
PARTNER WITH PURPOSE.
Your sponsorship directly funds hope and inclusion. By donating or securing your table at the Annual Overcoming Adversity Event, you are completely eliminating the financial burden for families navigating spinal cord injuries and mobility challenges—giving them access to life-changing rehabilitation equipment and free adaptive experiences. 100% of your sponsorship proceeds go straight to work funding our regional neuromuscular therapy grants and our flagship Ignite Family Wheelchair Camp. Seating is strictly limited, so please reserve your sponsor table early to secure your impact!
BE A PART
OF OUR STORY.
Chris Norton’s story shows what is possible when people come together to support one another. Learn about his journey, then join us in creating new possibilities for individuals and families through the Overcoming Adversity Dinner. Donate an item or experience to our live or silent auction, or visit OneCause to explore the auction and register to bid.
Learn Chris’ Story
Donate an Auction Item
Explore the Auction (Silent Auction goes live February 15, 2027)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
& SCHEDULE.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Check-in, Social Hour, Raffle, and Silent Auction
6:00 PM: Welcome & Program
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Dinner, Inspiring Speakers, Live Auction, & Energizing Music Entertainment.
AUCTION
INFORMATION.
