
EVENT PURPOSE AND SCOPE
To celebrate, in grand fashion the undeniable contributions of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation. Dikembe's dream started with the creation of his namesake Foundation in 1997. His dream for a new hospital in his homeland became a reality when the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital opened its doors to patients in December 2007. The hospital named in memory of his beloved mother, has a capacity of 150 beds and it is supported be a state of the art emergency room, intensive care unit, well-stocked pharmacy and a modern radiology department. The hospital services encompass several dimensions, which make it unique in the context of health care delivery on the continent of Africa and in other underserved areas. To date, the hospital has treated over 100,000 Congolese men, women and children.
This incredible red-carpet, fundraising gala celebraton is supported by Mutombo’s many celebrity friends,athletes, corporate sponsors and VIPs.
The 4th Annual "Caring for Congo" gala will take place on
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at
The St. Regis Atlanta located at
88 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Silent & Live Auctions, Musical Entertainment
Dinner & Dancing
Attire: semi-formal
*Proceeds to benefit the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo.