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Robert DeNiro At the 2018:Carousel of Hope Ball

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Channel: BlackTree TV · 2018 · Entertainment

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ROBERT DE NIRO HONORED AT THE 2018 CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL


STAR-STUDDED GALA RAISED OVER $1.9 MILLION FOR THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION

AND THE BARBARA DAVIS CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD DIABETES

 

FEATURED MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY ICONS GLADYS KNIGHT, KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS,

AND DAVID FOSTER

 

(Beverly Hills, CA, October 7, 2018) – On Saturday, October 6, event chair Barbara Davis hosted her iconic Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.  The gala, a Hollywood institution since 1978, honored longtime supporter Robert De Niro with the “Brass Ring Award” for his philanthropic efforts and continued dedication to the cause.  Patrons of the evening were treated to show-stopping performances by legends Gladys Knight, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and David Foster.  The Carousel of Hope Ball has raised more than $100 million to date, with proceeds benefitting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.  This year’s gala alone raised over $1.9 Million.

 

Award-winning director David O. Russell took the stage to present his friend and frequent collaborator Robert De Niro with this year’s “Brass Ring Award.”  De Niro delivered a heartfelt speech, recognizing the awe-inspiring work being done by the evening’s host, Barbara Davis.  He listed the many reasons to love Mrs. Davis and said that “we're all in her debt because she's so nice, generous, and committed, but she doesn't just throw money at the challenge of treating and beating type 1 diabetes, she puts her resources where they will do the most good.  It's informed philanthropy – not just about giving, but about getting it done!”

 

The award was named after the elusive brass ring that carousel riders would try to catch when the ride first became popular. Now universally recognized as a symbol of achievement, the brass ring represents the ultimate goal of finding a cure for diabetes. Each of the “Brass Ring Award” recipients exemplifies the dedication and strength that brings the Children's Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center one step closer to finding a cure.

 

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 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.

 

For the latest news and information regarding the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, be sure to follow on social media and join the conversation using #CarouselOfHope.

Facebook: Childrens Diabetes Foundation

Twitter: CDFdiabetes

Instagram: CDFdiabetes

 

ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation, located in Denver, CO, was established more than 40 years ago by Barbara and Marvin Davis after their daughter, Dana, developed diabetes at the age of seven. The non-profit organization is dedicated to the support of research in diabetes and to providing the best possible clinical and educational programs for people with the disease. The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and its world-renowned research programs, where thousands of patients with type 1 diabetes, children and adults alike, receive the finest diabetes care available. Thanks to the generous funding provided to the Barbara Davis Center, all patients are welcome, regardless of their financial status.

 

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