Top Dallas Chefs and Napa Valley Wines Unite to Support
Groundbreaking Research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dallas, TX – August 21, 2025 – CureDuchenne, a leading nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is excited to announce Champions in Dallas will return for its second year. The event will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at The Venue at FIG, offering guests an elevated evening of culinary excellence, fine wine, and live entertainment.
Champions in Dallas supports CureDuchenne’s mission to advance research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and improve care for individuals living with the degenerative neuromuscular disease. Funds raised at Champions in Dallas will support the CureDuchenne Clinic at the Neurology & Neuromuscular Care Center in Denton, Texas, which provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to underserved and uninsured individuals with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
Guests at Champions in Dallas will embark on a culinary adventure featuring exceptional bites and sips from an extraordinary lineup of premier Dallas chefs, including:
- Chef Chair Jon Stevens of Stock & Barrel
- Chef Toby Archibald of Quarter Acre
- Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman of Eledi
- Chef Rhonda McCullar of Uchibā
- Chef Joel Orsini of Parigi
- Chef Scott Girling of Osteria il Muro
- Chef Jill Bates of Sugar & Sage
- Chef John Tesar of Knife
- Chef Sarah Carlock Amor y Queso
The evening will feature world-class wines and cocktails from Arborum Napa Valley, Bure Family Wines, Chappellet, Connell Vineyards, Jack Winery, Las Almas Rotas, Rebellium, Simon Family Estates, Taco y Vino, Two Old Dogs, and 32 Winds of Mascarin Family Wines. Live entertainment will be provided by Like the Rolling Stones, adding a vibrant soundtrack to the night.
Serving as Event Chair, Dallas resident Kate Miner Moebel brings a deeply personal connection to Champions in Dallas. In 2019, her family received the devastating news that her grandson, Shepherd, now 11 years old, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
“As a parent and grandparent, it was the most devastating news imaginable. It became clear what my role would be – I would carry the hope, and shout from every mountain top, river, and valley to raise awareness and funds to find a cure,” said Kate Miner Moebel. “I will not outlive my grandson. The cure is within our reach, but we need your help. Join me on the journey.”
“We’re grateful to everyone joining us at the Champions in Dallas event for a night of delicious food, wine, and celebration,” said Debra Miller, CEO and founder, CureDuchenne. “It’s a powerful gathering of the community, united by a shared mission to drive forward the research that brings us closer to a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We’re deeply thankful for the unwavering support of our donors and partners who help turn hope into progress.”
For more information about Champions in Dallas or to purchase tickets, tables, or sponsorships, please visit https://25DAL4CD.givesmart.com.
About CureDuchenne
Twenty years ago, CureDuchenne was created with one goal: to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy. Today, CureDuchenne is recognized as a global leader in research, patient care, and innovation for improving and extending the lives of those with Duchenne. CureDuchenne’s innovative venture philanthropy model has advanced transformative treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including 19 projects that advanced to human clinical trials and multiple projects to overcome the limitations of exon-skipping and gene therapy. In addition, CureDuchenne contributed early funding to the first FDA-approved Duchenne drug, pioneered the first and only Duchenne physical and occupational therapist certification program and created an innovative data-integrated biobank, accelerating research toward a cure. For more information on how to help raise awareness and funds needed for research, please visit cureduchenne.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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