Imagine More Dinner
Discovery World | Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Imagine More
A nationally recognized philanthropic event, the Imagine More Dinner gives us the chance to share the hope that novel research and innovative treatment brings to those facing the challenges of diseases, disorders, and injury to the nervous system.
The Imagine More Dinner is a catalyst for change. All proceeds from this event will directly support the Neuroscience Research Center, contributing to their pioneering advancements in neuroscience research. By participating, you're not just attending a dinner; you're becoming part of a movement to forge a brighter tomorrow.
Join us in 2025!
Registration for the 2025 Imagine More Dinner is open!
Please join us for an evening to celebrate novel research and innovative treatments that bring hope to those facing diseases, disorders, and injuries to the nervous system.
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
The Imagine More Dinner inspires all of us to envision a world without the debilitating effects of stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, mental illness and other conditions that impact patients and families.
Please contact Heidi Gempeler Olson at hgempeler@mcw.edu with any sponsorship inquiries or event questions.
Neuro Hero Award
Presented at the Imagine More Dinner, the NRC Board selects an individual or organization for outstanding commitment to Neuroscience Research.
Thank You to Our 2025 Event Chairs
Cathy and Mike White
Thank You to Our 2025 Event Sponsors
Jon and Ann Hammes | Cathy and Mike White
Baird
Bonnie and Ned Timarac
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
The Curt and Sue Culver Family Foundation | Dan Druml and Mary Brennan-Druml | Gebhardt Family | Susie Kasten | Ryan and Kristin Schultz
Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation | CleanPower, LLC | The Davis Family | Terri deRoon-Cassini | General Capital Group | Cecilia Hillard | Jan Lennon and John Bosbous | O'Leary-Guth Law Office, S.C. | R&R Insurance Services | John Selix | von Briesen & Roper, s.c. | Wagner/Strauss Family
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc. | MCW Department of Neurology | MCW Department of Neurosurgery | MCW Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MCW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine | Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS)
Other Donors
Besty Trimble
About the Neuroscience Research Center
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Neuroscience Research Center was founded in 2010 with the goal of enhancing neuroscience research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The Center's overarching goal is to use a team approach to tackle neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Philanthropy plays an important role in advancing the work of the Neuroscience Center and the patients who receive its benefits. Your gift will support research that moves us one step closer to understanding complex and devastating brain disorders such as Alzheimer's and dementia, Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and schizophrenia, among others.
Make a Donation to Neuroscience Research
Time is Brain
The importance of immediate response to stroke, including short door-to-needle times.
Surviving to Thriving
The effects of research on treatment therapies and recovery.
The Silent Aftermath
Aphasia treatments and recovery.
Hope Through Research
Stroke success stories and reasons to believe recovery is possible with proper care.
Scenes from the 2024 Imagine More Dinner
Contact Us
Heidi Gempeler Olson
Manager of Event Experience, Philanthropy