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NEWSNOTES CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION — WINTER 2018 CAROUSEL OF HOPE RAISES $1.9 MILLION PAGE 2 The World is Turning Blue for Diabetes PAGE 6 Photo: © www.JensenSutta.com STAR-STUDDED GALA RAISED OVER $1.9 MILLION FOR THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION & BARBARA DAVIS CENTER On Saturday, October 6, 2018, event chair Barbara Master of Ceremonies and added “Auctioneer” this Davis hosted her iconic Carousel of Hope Ball at The year. He led a memorable live auction experience that Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The gala, a Hollywood had guests bidding on items ranging from a bespoke institution since 1978, honored longtime supporter trip for four to Monteverdi Tuscany, to a private Robert De Niro with the “Brass Ring Award” for his meeting with Clive Davis himself at his New York City philanthropic efforts and continued dedication to the office. During a silent auction earlier in the evening, cause. Patrons of the evening were treated to show- guests had the chance to bid on a wide range of one-of- stopping performances by legends Gladys Knight, a-kind items including a Serena Williams autographed Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and David Foster. tennis racket, a Lenny Kravitz autographed Gibson The Carousel of Hope Ball has raised more than Flying V guitar, a Meet & Greet with Lionel Richie in $110 million to date, with proceeds benefiting the Las Vegas for four, and a three-night stay at The Kahala Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Hotel & Resort in Honolulu. Center for Childhood Diabetes. This year’s gala alone raised over $1.9 Million. The show was produced by another longtime friend of the organization, the brilliant George Schlatter. Music Award-winning director David O. Russell took the icons Clive Davis and Quincy Jones served as the stage to present his friend and frequent collaborator evening’s Music Chairmen. Robert De Niro with this year’s “Brass Ring Award.” De Niro delivered a heartfelt speech, recognizing the The event raised awareness for people living with awe-inspiring work being done by the evening’s host, type 1 diabetes. Children wearing blue sashes greeted Barbara Davis. He listed the many reasons to love Mrs. attendees to share their experiences with type 1 Davis and said that “we’re all in her debt because she’s diabetes. During the program, Miles and Donovan so nice, generous, and committed, but she doesn’t just Scott joined Jay Leno and Barbara Davis on stage to throw money at the challenge of treating and beating give the prayer for the evening’s dinner. Miles has type type 1 diabetes, she puts her resources where they will 1 diabetes and his brother cares and supports him do the most good. It’s informed philanthropy – not just through the highs and lows. Donovan said, “My dream about giving, but about getting it done!” is that one day there will be a cure, so I don’t have to watch my brother go through the highs and scary lows David Foster led the evening’s musical festivities, that he deals with every day of his life.” Miles ended introducing a few wildly talented artists, Pia Toscano, the speech with, “Pray for our families, friends, and Shelea Frazier, Fernando Varela, and Stefano teachers who make us a priority every day, so we are Langone, who brought the house down with classics safe. Pray for everyone who will be diagnosed this year, including “I Will Always Love You” and “Nessun and that they will be strong and healthy. Pray for us-- Dorma.” Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds delivered an that when we go to sleep at night we don’t have a low exciting rendition of Eric Clapton’s “Change the World” blood sugar and lose our fight.” and an emotional performance of “When Can I See You.” Legendary performer Gladys Knight had the crowd singing along to some of her biggest hits like LEFT SIDE OF PHOTOS: “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Best Thing That 1. Clive Davis, Richard Weitz, Barbara Davis 2. David Foster, Ever Happened To Me,” and surprised everyone with Gladys Knight 3. Barbara Davis, Jay Leno a mesmerizing cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me.” 4. CDF Advocates, Dana Davis Carrying on a Carousel of Hope tradition, the evening RIGHT SIDE OF PHOTOS: culminated in a group performance of “That’s What 5. Jolene Schlatter, Sherry Lansing, George Schlatter Friends Are For,” which featured all of the evening’s 6. Maureen McCormick & Michael Cummings participants gathering together in harmony. 7. Corinne Watne shows the audience her CGM with Jay Leno 8. Shelea Frazier, Pia Toscano 9. David O. Russell, Robert De Niro, Barbara Davis 10. Joan Collins The always-entertaining Jay Leno reprised his role of 11. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 12. Taylor Kinney 13. 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Additional guests included Debbie Allen, Catherine Bach, Ed Begley Jr & Rachelle Carson-Begley, Alana Collins Stewart, Joan Collins, Billy Davis, Loretta Devine, Frances Fisher, Daisy Fuentes & Richard Marx, George Hamilton, Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin, Nikki Haskell, Lauren Holly, Deborah Joy-Winans, Josh Kercher, Taylor Kinney, Art Linson & Fiona Lewis, Nigel Lythgoe & Lisa LoCicero, Maureen McCormick & Michael Cumming, Katharine McPhee, Bob Newhart, Brigitte 1 Photo: © ABImages 2 Photo: © ABImages Nielson, Norm Nixon, Robin Plunkett, Andre Reed, Elisabeth Röhm, David O. Russell, Fred Savage, John Savage, Jolene Schlatter, Hilary Shor, Suzanne Somers & Alan Hamel, Lea Thompson, Ann Turkel & Vincent Spano, Diane Warren, and many more! The 2018 Carousel of Hope Ball is generously sponsored by American Airlines, the Official Airline of The Carousel of Hope; The Beverly Hilton; Tina & Rick Caruso; Marlyn & Robert Day; and Dexcom. The 2019 Carousel Ball will take place in Denver, CO on October 19th. Follow us on social media or visit our website for up-to-date information on the 2019 Carousel Ball. 3 Photo: © ABImages PHOTOS LEFT: 1. Gladys Knight, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 2. George Hamilton, Alana Collins Stewart 3. Gladys Knight 4. David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Barbara Davis 5. Michele Chan Soon-Shiong, Patrick Soon-Shiong 6. Robert De Niro, Jay Leno 7. John J., Anna Sie 8. Suzanne Somers, Alan Hamel 9. Brigette Nielsen 10. Prayer Children - Miles and Donovan Scott PHOTOS RIGHT: 1. Billy Davis Jr., Marilyn McCoo 2. Diane Warren, Sherry Lansing 3. Carousel of Hope Performers sing together 4. Robert De Niro, Barbara Davis 5. Matthew Raynes, Lauren Buys, Patty Raynes, Nancy Davis Rickel, Barbara Davis, Isabella Rickel, Mariella Rickel, Kenny Rickel 4 Photo: © ABImages 5 Photo: © www.JensenSutta.com 5 This November for Diabetes Awareness Month, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation THE WORLD IS (CDF) focused on turning the world blue in support of those with type 1 diabetes to TURNING BLUE educate the world about this disease. To spark this initiative, CDF sold t-shirts that said “The World is Turning Blue – Ask Me Why,” which are meant to start the FOR DIABETES conversation in public so those familiar with diabetes can educate others around them. These shirts are a great opportunity to raise awareness all year round. Join us in turning the world blue throughout the year by purchasing your blue shirt at www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org/ blue-world. Share your experiences raising awareness for diabetes with #DiabetesBlue on social media. DIABETES NEWS In honor of World Diabetes Day on November 14th, the Colorado diabetes community arranged for several iconic buildings in Colorado to display blue lights, the official color of diabetes, including: the Pepsi Center, Elitch Gardens, the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower (16th and Arapahoe), DaVita Buildings, Hyatt Regency Denver, The McNichols Building (Civic Center Park), and more. Key members of the Colorado community helped spread awareness through videos and educational announcements, including Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Lt. Governor Donna Lynne, Bret Saunders of KBCO, and several media partners. Diabetes Awareness Month is observed every November throughout America to focus the nation’s attention on the disease and those affected by it. Similarly, World Diabetes Day was created by the International Diabetes Foundation in 1991 as a way to raise awareness about important issues in the diabetes world. It is the largest diabetes campaign in the world, reaching over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. 6 DIABETES NEWS NOVEMBER IS #DIABETESAWARENESSMONTH #DiabetesAwarenessMonth is the perfect time to educate all of your friends, family, acquaintances, classmates, coworkers and anyone else about diabetes. Don’t just tell them you have type 1 diabetes though tell them what it means to have diabetes, the management that is required, and what you go through on a daily basis. Start the conversation! Here are a few creative ways you can help educate