RECORD-SETTING 35TH ANNUAL CAROUSEL BALL RAISES $1.6 MILLION FOR PATIENT CARE AND RESEARCH AT THE BARBARA DAVIS CENTER On Saturday, October 2, 2021, the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation hosted the 35th annual Carousel Ball at the Hyatt Regency Denver bringing together 850 guests for a special night to celebrate and honor those in our diabetes community. The highly anticipated event was presented by Dexcom and featured an incredible evening that included a silent & live auction, dinner, cocktails, and exciting entertainment by REO Speedwagon. At the start of the event, CDF treated guests to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while strolling through an incredible display of silent auction items including a tour of Jay Leno’s Garage, two Diamondback Union 2 EBikes, and a 4-night stay at Four Seasons Resort Maui. Those mingling also heard beats by DJ Cyn, watched artist Duke Beardsley paint live, and captured pictures on the red carpet. Advocates wearing sashes greeted attendees to share their experiences with type 1 diabetes. Following the cocktail hour, attendees made their way downstairs to the Centennial Ballroom for dinner and the start of the program. Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s Executive Director Dana Davis kicked off the show with a warm welcome. “Looking out at all of you is the most amazing sight! This is what family and community looks like,” Dana said. “Showing love and support for those you care about no matter the circumstances, it’s remarkable”. Dana went on to thank everyone for continuing to support CDF during uncertain times. “Diabetes never takes a break, and neither can we, but together we can support those who need it, raise awareness and as my mom would say reach for the brass ring… a cure.” The program continued with Ellie Hampton coming to the stage to give the prayer for the evening's dinner. Ellie has type 1 diabetes and is a patient of the Barbara Davis Center. She shared with the audience that when she was 6 years old, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. “This disease has changed my life, but it hasn’t changed who I am and what I want to become. Each day brings new challenges that I work hard to overcome, but having support from the Barbara Davis Center, CDF, and generous donors has helped make those challenges easier.”
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