Victory Dessert '25
Come hear what God is doing in the lives of coaches and athletes in our community at our biggest fundraising event of the year!Join us october 7th!
What does it look like to chase excellence on the field and live with eternal purpose off the field? Ray McElroy, former NFL player and Chicago Bears chaplain, will share his story at the Eastern Illinois FCA Victory Dessert. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader with a powerful story!
Desserts will be served! There's no cost attend, but there will be an opportunity to financially partner with the ministry.
Three ways to get involved!
Sponsor the Banquet
Sponsorship establishes a foundation of major donors serving as a catalyst for ministry growth.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Host a Table
Table hosts are current FCA supporters who commit to filling a table of 8 adult guests (including host(s)).
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Attend as a Guest
Want to join us, but aren't associated with a table host? We'd love to have you. Please register online by October 3rd. This event is for adults only.
Guest Registration
Meet Ray McElroy
We are thrilled to welcome Ray McElroy as the guest speaker for this year’s Eastern Illinois FCA Victory Dessert!
Ray is a former NFL cornerback who played six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions. Before his professional career, he was a standout student-athlete at Eastern Illinois University, earning All-Conference and All-American honors. After retiring from football, Ray continued to pour into athletes and communities as the Team Chaplain for the Chicago Bears and now as a licensed minister, motivational speaker, and founder of A Ray of Hope on Earth, a non-profit equipping youth and families to live with purpose.
Ray’s passion for faith, leadership, and mentorship aligns beautifully with FCA’s mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. His story of pursuing excellence on the field and living with eternal purpose off the field will inspire and encourage all who attend.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Ray shares how God has used his platform to impact lives—and how together, we can continue reaching coaches and athletes right here in Eastern Illinois.
Reserve your seat today!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost to attend?
Nothing! However, there will be an opportunity to financially partner with the ministry during the event. It’s our biggest fundraising event of the year! We do require that all guests register online to receive a table assignment.
What should I wear?
Typical dress is business casual. That said, it really doesn’t matter.
Can I bring my kids?
Unfortunately not. This is our only “adult only” event throughout the entire year. We want to maximize the number of adults in attendance to be able to influence kids throughout the rest of the year. If you’d like your kid(s) to get involved in the ministry, we’d love to talk with you. Give us a call!
Anything we missed?
Got a question that wasn’t addressed here? Give us a call or shoot us an email, dreining@fca.org | (217) 918-3874
“We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.”