Events

Welcome to Illuminate:

Our Signature Fall Gathering

Coming to Denver, CO in September 2026

After doubling our attendance last year, we’re back and brighter than ever. Formerly our annual fall event, we’ve officially named this in-person gathering Illuminate—a tribute to the way this community shines a light through the complexities of chronic illness.

A Space for Everyone

Whether you are living with a chronic condition, caring for someone who is, or working within the system to make it better, there is a seat for you here. Illuminate is an inclusive, in-person community gathering open to:

Patients & Community Members navigating the daily realities of chronic health.
Caregivers & Families providing vital support.
Healthcare Professionals dedicated to patient-centered care.
Advocates, Allies, & Supporters who believe in our mission.

Why "Illuminate"?

At Chronically Informed, we provide innovative tools for patients and caregivers navigating the American healthcare system. Our mission is to foster hope, build patient-provider partnerships, and empower through shared experience.

This September, Illuminate puts our mission into action. We gather to:

Shine a light on healthcare inequalities.
Brighten the path for patients and caregivers with practical navigation tools.
Highlight the brilliance of advocates sparking real social change.

A Gathering, Not a Gala

We’ve traded formal dress codes and rigid ballrooms for an accessible, authentic, and genuinely fun environment. Illuminate is a community-first event designed to be low-pressure and high-connection.

Real Connection: A vital gathering point to share resources, trade stories, and strengthen our collective voice in a space that truly "gets it."
Honoring Impact: We proudly present The Luminary in Patient Advocacy Award to exceptional advocates who have ignited social change through their unwavering dedication.
Sustainability Through Community: In a challenging funding landscape, this gathering is our engine. It allows us to equip our community with navigation tools while securing the resources needed to keep our year-round support free and accessible to all.

Partner With Us: Fuel the Mission

To keep our resources free for those who need them most, we’re looking for partners who believe in patient empowerment.

By partnering with Chronically Informed, you aren't just placing a logo on a banner—you are directly fueling the grassroots advocacy and community support systems on which our members rely. Your sponsorship ensures we can continue to honor trailblazers and provide free, accessible educational resources during these vital times.

From nonprofits and businesses to individuals, we offer creative sponsorship opportunities to fit your goals. Let’s make magic happen together.

Interested in Partnering? Contact our Executive Director, Jessie Shay, at jessie@chronicallyinformed.org to start the conversation.