Graphic illustration with a photo of Coach Mark Richt and his granddaughter

Chick-fil-A® Dawg Bowl 2024

Taking a bite out of Parkinson’s & Crohn’s

On October 23, Coach Mark Richt will host the second annual Chick-fil-A® Dawg Bowl and he’s calling all Dawgs to help! Will you join in the fight to take a bite out of Parkinson’s and Crohn’s by making a gift today?

Proceeds from the bowling tournament – and donors like you – benefit the University of Georgia’s Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research which specializes in Parkinson’s research and the connection to gut inflammation diseases like Crohn’s Disease. These are causes close to Coach Richt as both Parkinson’s and Crohn’s impact his family – along with over 4 million other Americans. Coach Richt’s granddaughter, Jadyn, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease as an infant in 2015. Then in 2021, Coach Richt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. To support others fighting these diseases, the Richt family is focused on raising awareness and funding for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s research.

The Richt family is proud to support Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy and his team of researchers at the Isakson Center where they are exploring breakthroughs and new treatment methods for those affected by Parkinson’s Disease.

Gifts of all sizes will help reach the goal of raising $750,000 to support Parkinson’s and Crohn’s research.

  • Photo from the Dawg Bowl 2023 check presentation
  • Photo of Coach Mark Richt with Kirby Smart

Dawg Bowl 2023 raised almost $800,000 to help fight Parkinson’s and Crohn’s