Dining for Diabetes—Diabetes Education and Research Update
Monday, October 26, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom, Ohio Union
1739 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210

Join the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center for an engaging evening focused on advancing the understanding of diabetes care, treatment and innovation. The event will spotlight cutting-edge research, pharmacology and technology shaping the future of diabetes management.

Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers and community supporters, the program offers timely insights into emerging developments in diabetes education and research, along with opportunities for learning, connection and collaboration.

Event Pricing & Participation Options

Support the Dining for Diabetes event by participating as a sponsor or attending as a guest. Several options are available for companies, organizations and individuals interested in attending or showing their support.

Click Here to Reserve Tables, Individual Tickets and Corporate Sponsorships

Click Here to Reserve Individual Tickets for OSU Faculty and Staff

Ohio State faculty and staff may attend at no cost and are encouraged to register through the above OSU staff registration link to receive complimentary admission. Discounted individual tickets for guests of OSU staff may be purchased. Details below.

Please note: Ticket, table and sponsorship payments cannot be processed through Buckeye Funder. Buckeye Funder accepts charitable donations only and does not confer event-related benefits. Payment for attendance or sponsorship must be made separately via check or credit card. See below for Payment Information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Corporate Sponsorship — $5,000
Ideal for organizations seeking high-visibility recognition at the event

• Dinner for 8 guests
• Company name and logo displayed and announced during the event
• Fair Market Value: $545

Buckeye Exhibitor Sponsorship — $3,750
Designed for organizations interested in engaging directly with attendees

• Dinner for 8 guests
• 6-foot display table in the event space
• Fair Market Value: $540

Scarlet and Gray Dinner Table Sponsorship — $3,000
A great option for hosting guests at a reserved table

• Dinner for 8 guests
• Fair Market Value: $520

Individual Attendance Options

Individual Ticket — $400

• Dinner for one guest
• Fair Market Value: $65

OSU Guest Discount – Individual Ticket — $150
Available to Ohio State guests using the designated OSU registration link

• Dinner for one guest
• Fair Market Value: $65

Payment Information

• Tickets, tables, and sponsorships are not available for purchase through Buckeye Funder.
• Payment for tickets, tables and sponsorships must be made separately via check or credit card.

Check Payments: Reserve your ticket or sponsorship using the appropriate link above. Make check payable to The Ohio State University Foundation; note 'DMRC Fund 312189' on memo line. Mail to: OSUMC Community Partners, Attn: Kate Quickel, 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210

Credit Card Payments: Reserve your ticket or sponsorship using the appropriate link above. Contact Kate Quickel at kate.quickel@osumc.edu to make arrangements to pay by credit card online or over the phone via Ohio State's Engagement Center.  

Support the DMRC Through Buckeye Funder

Donations made through this Buckeye Funder page are 100% charitable contributions that support diabetes education and research initiatives at The Ohio State University. Charitable gifts made on this page do not include any event-related benefits, such as tickets, tables, meals or sponsorship recognition.