Carousel Ball The
An evening to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
The 39th Annual Carousel Ball
An evening to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Honoring: Neil Diamond and
The MacMillan Family
Featured Performer: Goo Goo Dolls
Host: Michael Spencer
Silent Auction, Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails from 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Dinner and Entertainment to Follow
Presenting Sponsor
Underwriting Sponsor
Barbara Davis
The Carousel Ball Honorary Co-Chairman
Welcome to The 39th Annual Carousel Ball, a fabulous evening to support and celebrate the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Tonight, we come together, united by a powerful cause, to help support the over 38.4 million Americans and over 539 million people worldwide who live with Type 1 diabetes, including approximately 304,000 children and adolescents - those numbers continue to rise each year. But thanks to many new groundbreaking technologies like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), insulin pumps and automatic insulin delivery systems (AID) managing diabetes has become more effective and less overwhelming and so much easier in the last decade. And together, with your continued support, we move closer to what we all dream of: a cure.
When Marvin and I were first given the news, “Your daughter Dana has been diagnosed with type I diabetes, she was seven years old. His first response was to say, “Fix it.” We knew nothing about the disease or the complications that would come with it. At that time, the best treatment was located out of state and accessing it was a challenge. We thought about the thousands of families facing this daunting journey, and Marvin turned to me and asked, “How would you like to build something right here in Denver, to help all the children and families with type I diabetes who are faced with this frightening reality in their lives and not knowing what to do or where to turn?” With the help of so many wonderful, generous, compassionate friends and supporters—the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes was born, and our life-long commitment had begun.
It is now decades later; the Barbara Davis Center continues to be a beacon of hope. It serves over 8,000 patients from around the globe regardless of their financial status or ability to pay. We are home to some of the world’s leading doctors, researchers, and clinicians. The progress we have made and the lives we have touched would make Marvin so proud….and yes, Marvin, we are coming close to “fixing it”.
To our remarkable nurses, social workers and staff…thank you. Your love and dedication touches my heart, because of you a diagnosis of type I diabetes is no longer frightening, and a cure feels closer than ever.
My darling friend, Neil Diamond, it is such an honor to present to you with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award. Your love and friendship throughout the years has made you such a treasure, you have shared your talent, your compassion and your undying commitment, having you and Katie with us tonight is a gift beyond measure. The lives you have touched is truly astonishing—your legacy is beyond words, and I am humbled to call you, my friend.
We are so proud and excited to honor The MacMillan Family this evening with the High Hopes Tribute Award for
their tireless dedication to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for the past 37 years. You have brought comfort, inspiration and hope to so many. Your support, at not only the Carousel Ball, but at all our events throughout the years has been a constant reminder of your kindness and your enthusiasm is contagious. This award is not only presented to you by me, but it is from all those whose lives have been touched by your compassion.
Adding their own magic to this evening are the legendary Goo Goo Dolls. They have been rock legends for the past three decades. Selling over 15 million records and earned four GRAMMY Award Nominations and nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined, along with 17 Number One and Top 10 hits they hold the all-time radio record for Most Top 10 Singles. We are thrilled to have you with us and give you a warm Denver welcome!
To each and every one joining in this special evening—and to the many who have supported us throughout the years—thank you. Your generosity, your time, your loyalty and your belief in a brighter future means more to me than words can express.
To our friends and supporters—thank you for helping us to continue to reach for the Brass Ring. Together we will make the dream of a cure turn into reality.
And to my beautiful daughter, Dana, you are the guiding light for all of us to follow, knowing that light is a safe port, and knowing that light is so close. With your positive spirit, love and guidance, we will navigate the rough waters and reach the warmth of safety knowing it gets closer every day. Thank you for the team you have created; they are all so special.
With heartfelt love, many thanks and so much appreciation,
Barbara Davis
Founder and Honorary Event Co-Chairman
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Dana Davis
The Carousel Ball Chairman
Welcome to the 39th Annual Carousel Ball.
Tonight, we come together for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact. This year is especially meaningful for me as I mark my fiftieth year living with type 1 diabetes. When I was diagnosed at age seven, life expectancy for someone with type 1 was just thirty to forty years, and technology was limited to glass syringes and test strips.
Today, thanks to decades of innovation and the extraordinary generosity of supporters like you, we have come so far—from continuous glucose monitors to automated insulin delivery systems—transforming what is possible for millions living with diabetes.
We are honored to present the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary Neil Diamond and to celebrate the MacMillan Family with the High Hopes Tribute Award. We are also thrilled to feature Goo Goo Dolls as our headline entertainment, bringing their timeless music to this unforgettable evening.
A special thank-you goes to Dexcom for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing better tools, better care, and better outcomes for everyone impacted by type 1 diabetes. We are also grateful to Sanofi for championing efforts in testing, prevention, and access, helping us move closer to a future in which fewer families face this diagnosis.
Because of you, the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation have raised over $117 million since 1978 to advance care, fund research, and change lives. But we are not done yet. Looking ahead, our goal is bold—to achieve in the next twenty-five years what once took fifty—to accelerate research, improve quality of life, and bring us closer to the ultimate dream, a cure.
Thank you for being part of this milestone year and for joining us on this journey. Your generosity, your presence, and your hope fuel everything we do.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Dana Davis
Executive Director and Event Chairman
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
The Awards
The Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award was inaugurated in 2016 and will be given out this year for the third time in the history of The Carousel Ball. The award was created by Co-Chairman and Founder, Barbara Davis, as an honor to individuals who have spent their lifetime as an inspiration to others and made a significant philanthropic contribution to the community. The High Hopes Tribute Award stands as a symbol of profound gratitude and recognition for individuals whose unwavering dedication has forged the path of our mission of patient support, awareness, and research.
The award presented for both the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award and the High Hopes Tribute Award was crafted by renowned artist Robert Graham (1938–2008) as a one-of-a-kind design expressly for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF). Its production continued at the skilled hands of his son, Steven Graham (19632023), through last year. The awards pay tribute to the remarkable supporters who have invested their invaluable time, shared their exceptional talents, and generously contributed their treasures to further our cause. The casting is a bronze rendering of a child’s hand gracefully reaching for the carousel’s brass ring, bearing the recipient’s name delicately gilded and engraved. The brass ring is symbolic of our reaching the cure for type 1 diabetes.
Robert Graham’s artistic legacy includes monumental civic sculptures and national honors, and his work continues to grace the collections of esteemed national and international museums. The Carousel of Hope Ball was one of Robert and Steven’s favorite events to attend, and they consistently showed support through their artistic talents.
Neil Diamond
Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Neil Diamond’s illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has seen him sell over 130 million albums, placing him among the best-selling rock musicians ever. He has had 18 Top 10 albums and scored nearly 40 Top 40 singles, with 10 reaching number one. His 1969 hit “Sweet Caroline” has continued its unbridled grip on pop culture and has become a permanent fixture at sporting events and a TV and film soundtrack favorite.
A GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also has received two of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters: the Johnny Mercer Award and the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award.
Additionally, Diamond has garnered the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, NARAS’ MusiCares Person of the Year Award, and the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture. His achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award, an ASCAP Film and Television Award, and a Billboard Icon Award.
Diamond, who starred in the 1980 film “The Jazz Singer,” has seen his life and music turned into the hit Broadway musical “A Beautiful Noise.” The show debuted in New York City and launched its national tour in 2024. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.”
The MacMillan Family
High Hopes Award Recipients
It was 1976, when the Georgia bride, who recently graduated from Duke, married the Minnesota groom. The newlyweds made the move to Denver and knew immediately that they would call Colorado their home. And so, the story of the MacMillan family began. In the 1980s, Deb and Bill MacMillan had four children: Cammy (married to Steve), Billy (who was married to Alexis and died in 2017), Jim (engaged to Cassie), and Kiki (married to Drew). From early childhood, charitable work proved to be a family affair!
Over the years, the MacMillan family has given of their time, their treasure, and their hospitality. Annually, their Cherry Hills estate is the site of some of the biggest fundraising events in the city. A long list of local and national charities have benefited from their hard work and generosity. The enthusiasm and creativity of their philanthropy is contagious. In recent years, the MacMillan grandchildren have joined in the family passion for giving. Cyrus and Darius (Kiki and Drew) and James (Alexis and Billy) are actively involved in the joy of community service.
For 27 years, the entire family has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. They have served on committees, donated auction items, made generous contributions, and brought dozens of guests to the wonderful and important events that support the Foundation. In 2023, the mission became truly personal when Kiki and Drew’s son, Darius, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just a few days after his ninth birthday. Darius and his family quickly became one of the thousands of families to receive the invaluable expertise and guidance of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
The entire MacMillan family is grateful to have this world-class facility available to them, and they have an even greater desire than before to ensure that the Barbara Davis Center can continue to provide the best available care for all children with type 1 diabetes. The MacMillan family is happy and proud to be the 2025 High Hopes Tribute Award recipient, and they hope that this year will be met with record-breaking success.
Goo Goo Dolls
Featured Performer
Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, NY in 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, the group has garnered four GRAMMY® Award nominations and nearly a dozen platinum & gold singles combined, and seized a page in the history books by achieving 16 number one and Top 10 hits. As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for “Most Top 10 Singles.”
Thus far, “A Boy Named Goo” [1995] has gone double-platinum, “Dizzy Up The Girl” five-times-platinum, and “Gutterflower” [2002] and “Let Love In” [2006] both went gold as “Something for the Rest of Us” [2010] and “Magnetic” [2013] bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. Their music continues to reach new audiences around the world and rack up platinum & gold statuses – including the recently platinum-certified “Slide”, “Black Balloon” and “Better Days” – and has been covered by everyone from Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers.
Among a string of hits, “Iris” clutched #1 on the Hot 100 for 18 straight weeks and would be named “#1 Top 40 Song of the Last 20 Years.” On the heels of going viral on TikTok, the track recently achieved seventimes-platinum status and re-entered the Billboard charts, yet again proving the timelessness of Goo Goo Dolls’ illustrious catalog.
Michael Spencer
The Carousel Ball Host
You can catch Michael Spencer anchoring CBS News Colorado at five, six and 10 p.m. every weeknight alongside his co-anchor Karen Leigh. Michael joined CBS Colorado as Sports Anchor in June of 2016, and made the switch to the news desk in April of 2023. His first assignment for CBS Colorado was at The White House covering the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos as they celebrated their Super Bowl victory with President Obama. During his career in sports Michael has covered the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Colorado Avalanche run to the Stanley Cup Final.
Michael graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 and started his broadcasting career in Midland, Texas covering the Friday Night Lights of high school football. After Midland, Michael moved to Amarillo, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee before arriving in Colorado. Michael is married to his wife Hailey, and the couple have one daughter. Michael and Hailey enjoy being involved in the community. In addition to his role with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and serving as emcee for the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show, Michael loves being involved with non-profit organizations that make a difference in the lives of families in Colorado.
Henley Harris
The Carousel Ball Prayer Child
Henley Harris was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six years ago when she was two years old. She doesn’t remember a lot before being diagnosed. One of her favorite things is playing and watching sports. Henley plays lacrosse and rugby in the spring and fall. In the winter, she likes to ski, and in summer her family goes on long rafting and kayaking trips. Henley loves adventure and her family travels a lot. Henley’s sister, Lyla, is her best friend and she always looks out for her. Lyla even carries her low supplies. When Henley grows up, she wants to be a skydiving instructor and the first diabetic to fly in outer space.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before you tonight with grateful hearts. Thank you for Marvin, Barbara, and Dana Davis, without which we would not have the Barbara Davis Center. Thank you for the doctors, nurses, researchers, and all other staff at the Barbara Davis Center who work so hard to keep us healthy. Thank you for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation that works tirelessly to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes. Thank you for everyone in this room that is here to support us. You being here means more to us than can be put into words. ~ Lyla Harris
Heavenly Father, please be with all the newly diagnosed and the ones who have yet to receive the news of this devastating diagnoses. Let them know it will not be an easy road, but they will be OK. Please comfort the parents and family members who will be grieving the diagnosis of their loved one. Our biggest prayer to you is that there will one day be a cure. A day with no more shots, no more finger pokes, no more sleep lost, no more high and low blood sugars, and no more tears. Father God, we put this in your hands. Please continue to fill our hearts with hope. In your name we pray, Amen. ~ Henley Harris
Even youths grow tired and weary and may stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. ~ Isaiah 40:30-31
Executive Board
Children’s Diabetes Foundation Executive Board
Richard Abrams, MD
David Asarch
Lisa Corley
Stephen Daniels, M.D., PhD
Barbara Davis, Chairman
Dana Davis, CDF Executive Director
Nancy Davis Rickel
Dan Feiten, M.D.
Lori Finch, Guild Representative
Sandip Garg
Shane Hendryson, Secretary
Arlene Hirschfeld, Board Emeritus
Deidre Hunter
Shawn Hunter, Treasurer
Steve Lucas
Marian Rewers, M.D. Ph.D.
Stacy Robinson
Ken Rickel
Joe Smolen, Vice-Chairman
John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, MSHc
Cameron van Orman
Cindy Wells
Scientific Advisory Board
Richard S. Abrams, M.D. Director, Colorado Preventive Medicine, Rose Medical Center; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
Mark Atkinson, Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology & Pediatrics, Director, University of Florida Diabetes Institute
Ezio Bonifacio, Ph.D.
Professor for Preclinical Approaches to Stem Cell Therapy, Center for Regenerative Therapies, Dresden, Germany
Robert Eckel, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Matthias Hebrok, Ph.D.
Professor in Residence and Director, Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco
Steven Kahn, M.B., Ch.B.
Professor of Medicine, Director of the Diabetes Research Center, University of Washington
Rudolph Leibel, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Co-Director, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University
Alvin Powers, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology/Biophysics, Division Director, Vanderbilt University
William Tamborlane, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine
Advisory Board
Sir Michael Caine
Mrs. Lisa Corley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Daly
The Honorable Diana DeGette, U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado
Mr. Neil Diamond
Mr. Placido Domingo
Mr. John Elway
Mr. David Foster
Mr. Kenny G
Mr. David Geffen
Mr. Magic Johnson
Ms. Sherry Lansing
Mr. Jay Leno
Mr. Lionel Richie
Mrs. Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons
Mr. George Schlatter
Ms. Maria Shriver
Ms. Brenda Richie
Ms. Barbera Thornhill
Miss Joan van Ark
Mrs. Cindy Wells
Mr. Gary L. Wilson
Mr. Stevie Wonder
With Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Supporters
Major Sponsors
The Gifts
5280 Magazine
The Babylon House
CLE Cosmetics
Dependable Cleaners
Dexcom
Guess Foundation
360-5 Video Booth LLC
Jennifer Adams Home
Lara Bars
The MacMillan Family
Maria Empanadas
Peter Thomas Roth
PlantOGram
Special Contributions
360 Group International | Bill Kirkpatrick & Ryan Lathrop
7Cellars Wines by John Elway | Dan Foster
Autumn Leaves | Natalie Tucker
Amazing Moves
Anderson Designs, LLC
APEX Public Relations | Andy Gelb, Julia Rossen & Paul Panday
Auction & Event Solutions
Bovary & Butterfly
Charming Chairs
Dance Trax Entertainment
Denver Police Department
Digney & Co. | Jerry Digney
Encore Global
Dennis Estes
Event Specialists Inc. | Chris Chassen
Hats By Parker Thomas
Hyatt Regency Denver | Jessica Mathers,
Pretty Woman Quotable Sanofi Simply Tandem Diabetes Care
Niki Troutman & Rosana Winarto
Jay’s Valet Parking, Luxury Transportation, & Pedicab Services
Jensen Sutta Photography | Jensen Sutta
Jewels for Hope
Lively Productions | Mark Lively, Josh Lively & Calyx Ward
Look West Inc. | David DiManna
Minuteman Press Aurora21
Newberry Brothers | Paula Newberry & Myisha McCarthy
Republic National Distributing Company
Robert Graham Studio
Silver Halide Pictures | Tage Plantell
Silver Spur Marketing | Bradley Joseph, Liz Mellem & Michael Sullivan
Snyder Auctions LLC | Grant Snyder
The LOOK Salon & Med Spa | Gina Comminello
Volunteers of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation
The Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Dexcom
Underwriting Sponsor
Sanofi
Gold Sponsors
Abrams Family
The MacMillan Family
Hyatt Regency Denver
Silver Sponsors
Abbott
The Corley Legacy Foundation | Lisa & Tom Corley
GUESS Foundation
MannKind Corporation
Toby Pippin & Dr. Marty Tingelhoff
RBC Wealth Management
Eva Schoonmaker
Iris & Michael Smith
Official Media Sponsor
5280 Magazine
Gift Bag Sponsor
Dependable Cleaners
Wine Sponsor
7Cellars Wines by John Elway
Media Partners
CBS Colorado
Colorado Expression
KBCO
Bronze Sponsors
Bardsley Foundation
Sharon Magness Blake & Ernie Blake
Boomi
Drs. Satish & Kavita Garg
Joan C. Leprino Fund
Lauren & Tom Romer
The Walt Disney Company
Patron Sponsors
Anna & John J. Sie Foundation
Barbara Davis Center
David, Vicki, Emilie & Candance Block; Block & Company, Inc. Realtors
Colorado Realty Network Inc.
CU Anchutz Medical Campus
Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
The Feitan Family
G5 Financial Group
Satish Garg, MD, Barbara Davis Center
The Keesen Family
Nancy Leprino
The Lucas Family
Edie Marks
Melissa & Brad McQueen
NexGen Resources | Judy & Charlie McNeil
Sapphire Pediatrics
Dr. Lori Sussel & John-Charles Lathrop
Volunteers of America Colorado
Spirit Sponsors
Deep Eddy Vodka
Four Roses Bourbon
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
LALO Blanco Tequila
We regret the omission of some sponsors and supporters due to an early print deadline.
The Patrons
Silver Level
Lori E. Reisinger
Michael & Rachella Seeley
Brass Level
Marjorie & Alan Folkestad
Christie & Walter Isenberg
Patron Level
Gina & Fadi Abou-Jaoude
Dr. Jesse Bolton & Mrs. Angie Anderson
Rick & Jacque Beaver
Kim & Logan Belz
Lee & Louise Bowen
Kurt & Valerie Braginetz
Jonathan Clark
Shayne & Doug Compton
Brian Cooper & Lauren Raschke
Steve & Pat Corder
Dalyla & Stephen Creaghe
Nadia Dahab & Alex Samuels
Catherine Dews-Edwards
Amy & David Embry
First American State Bank, Kristina Davidson & Michelle Gruber
Alice Foster
Jeff Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Groeling
Clarissa & Greer Heffern
Mary & Greg Hegemann
David S. Heller & Patricia E. Miller
The Henington Family, Mr. & Mrs. Troy and Anne Henington, Mrs. Janette Henington and Mrs. Kimberly Guild
Jenny Hoffman & Josiah Reich
Gail & George Johnson
Bob & Kathy Johnson
Patricia & Thomas Kron
Ann & Fred Leviton
Jennifer & Stephen Moss
Carolyn Nixon
Chris Petre
Doug Pierce
PlantOGram
Keziah Ritter | Acentus
Monica & Brian Schmitt & Family
Mr. Phillip Seawalt
Alissa Shanley & Chris Silkwood | B. Gardening
Landscape Design
Lesley Silverman
The Bevy
Elise Zall
Contributions
Bea & Emanuel Bugelli
Karis & Mark Faust
Libby Anschutz Foundation
Satish Garg, MD
Carol Golemo
A. Barry & Arlene Hirschfeld
Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation
Dr. Richard D. Krugman
MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation
Nancy & Zubin Mehta
Essie Perlmutter
Randall Family Foundation
Katherine & James Reed
Danna & Ed Ruscha
Maria Shriver
Rich & Joanie Todd
The Vierra Family Foundation
We regret the omission of some sponsors and supporters due to an early print deadline.
Auction Donors
Live Auction
The Corley Family
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
Jay’s Valet
The Lucas Family
Rancho Valencia Resort
Rosewood Mayakoba
Trice Jewelers
7Cellars Wines by John Elway
Silent Auction
7Cellars Wines by John Elway
Acomo Jewelry
Agraria San Francisco, Inc.
American Furniture Warehouse
Anjelica Huston
Annie Ilonzeh
AreaEdit
Artisan Center
artSPARK Creative Studio
Babyface
The Babylon House
Barbara and Company
Belly Bliss
Bette Midler
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Beverly Hilton
Block & Company, Inc., Realtors
Blue Island Oyster Bar
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Camp Cody
Capital Genealogy
Carole Bayer Sager
Carrie Underwood
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Chocolate Covered Company, LLC
Cindy Crawford
City Cruises
Clayton
Conair Corporation
Counting Crows
Craig’s Restaurant
Curious Theatre Company
David, Vicki, & Emilie Block
Deb & Bill MacMillan
Denise Richards
Dennis Estes
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
Dinosaur Ridge
Dolphin Research Center
Dolly Parton
The Dorothy Chisholm Jordan Testamentary Trust
Dr. Sam Saleh
Duke Beardsley Studios
Earls Kitchen + Bar - Denver
Elise Zall Designs
Eva Schoonmaker
Everline Resort & Spa
Eyecare Center of Ken Caryl
Farmhouse Inn
Fatal Fox Studios
Four Seasons Resort Maui
Frame de art
Friend of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Geffen Playhouse
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
The Giacomino Drago Group of Restaurants
Ginnifer Goodwin
Giorgio Armani
Gladys Knight
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Gold Point
The Golden Bear, Inc.
Goo Goo Dolls
Grace Lee Peng, MD, FACS
The Harmonist
Holly Robinson Peete
Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Union Station
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
We regret the omission of some sponsors and supporters due to an early print deadline.
Hydrate IV Bar
Interiors by Sormeh
Jason Derulo
Jay Leno’s Garage
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jiang Photography
John Kite
Josh Groban
Judy Fisher
Katherine McPhee
Keepsake Reflections
KJ Edwards
Lexi Thompson
Lisa Rinna
The Little Gym Louisville
The Little Nell Hotel
Lively Productions
Loree Rodkin
The Lucas Family
Madden Charities, Inc.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Mary & Greg Hegemann
Mary Leprino
Mile High Gliding
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Movement Climbing Yoga & Fitness
Mrs. Fish
Napa Valley Bike Tours
Neil Diamond
Newberry Brothers Florist
Newmont Corporation
Nicole Richie & Joel Madden
Ojai Valley Inn
One World Dive & Travel
One2One Diabetes
Oscar de la Renta
Paramount Pictures
Paris Hilton & 11:11 Media
Perch
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Peter Lockley
Pindustry
Plantogram
Priscilla Presley
Ray & Anna Romano
Regent LP
Rich Karlis
Rob Lowe
Rodizio Grill
Ruth Swissa C.M.M.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
Sand Cloud
Santa Anita Park
Sharon Stone
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Silver Lake Yoga
Sojourn Cellars
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
Steamboat Natchez
Steve Madden, Ltd.
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Suerte Tequila
Sunset Tower Hotel
SweetPlay
Unplug Meditation
Vanna White
Veronica Beard Denver
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
The Walt Disney Company
Wallaroo Hat Company
Waterworks Car Wash
Wiens Cellars
Will Moses
Williams Jewelers of Englewood
WoosterScott.com
XIV Karats Ltd.
Young Professionals
We regret the omission of some sponsors and supporters due to an early print deadline.
Chairman
Dana Davis
Carousel Ball Committees
Honorary Chairman
Barbara Davis
Honorary Co-Chairman
Congressman Jason Crow
Congresswoman Diana DeGette
Senator John Hickenlooper
Mayor Mike Johnston
Governor Jared Polis
Auction Committee
Emilie Block
Doug Carlson
Marissa Chery
Whitney Davis White
Dennis Estes
Sylvia Huml
Mary Leprino
Katie Lockley Weller
Lynnie Lucas
Shelley Lucas
Barbara Oberfeld
Jann Rowe
Eva Schoonmaker
Darryl Traweek
Brooke Wiederhorn
Carousel Committee
Fadi & Gina Abou-Jaoude and Family
Dr. Richard & Carol Abrams
Dave & Christy Alberts
Anna & David Asarch
Doug Carlson
Sharon Magness Blake & Ernie Blake
Linda & Jerry Bruckheimer
The Chotin Family
Steve & Pat Corder
Tom & Lisa Corley
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Creaghe
Kristina Davidson
Clive Davis
Jerry Digney & David Mauricio
R. Stanton Dodge
Cindy Farber
Larry & Lori Finch
Kathryn Finley
Elizabeth Wald & Wayne Forman
Dr. Gregory Forlenza & Ms. Tania Stewart
Christina & Charles Foster
Mr. Sandip Garg & Dr. Millie Arora
Andy Gelb
Dr. Peter & Gabriela Gottlieb
Katie & Taylor Grassby
The Honorable Michael B. Hancock
Warren & Helen Hanks
Arlene & Barry Hirschfeld
Alexander C. Hitz
Dan & Sylvia Huml
Shawn & Diedre Hunter
Anjelica Huston
Christie & Walter Isenberg
Gail & George Johnson
Bradley Joseph
Dr. Mary Rossick Kern
Lynn Luce Kitt
Jane Kranich & David Ikovich
Lauren & Steve Lanning
Andi Leahey
Angela S. Lieurance
The Lucas Family
Bill & Deb MacMillan
Bonnie & David Mandarich
Edie Marks
Judy & Charlie McNeil
Paul Mesher & Michael Atmore
Joel & Amanda Miller
Courtney Mizel
Bill & Brenda Neyman
Sandi & John Nutt
Barb & Neil Oberfeld
Essie Perlmutter
Eric Roth & Anne Peters, MD
Aaron & Nikki Rea
Nancy Davis & Ken Rickel
Jeff & Stacy Robinson
Anna & Ray Romano
Shelly & Rick Sapkin
Dr. Michael & Lyn Schaffer
Mrs. Joan Schnitzer
Holly & Michael Scott
Iris & Michael Smith
Joe & Juli Smolen
Candy Spelling
Alana Stewart
Leigh Sullivan
Dr. & Mrs. Kelly Tisher
Tracy & Cameron van Orman
Dr. & Mrs. R. Paul & Romita Wadwa
Debbie Welle-Powell
Cindy & Randy Wells
Vanna White
Steve & Claudine Woodward
Arda & Alex Yemenidjian
Medical Committee
Todd & Kate Alonso
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Chase
Dan & Tamra Corcoran
Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD
Julie & Dan Feiten, MD
Drs. Satish & Kavita Garg
Dr. Peter & Gabriela Gottlieb
Rob Huizenga, MD
Lori Sussel &
John-Charles Lathrop
Eric Roth & Anne Peters, MD
Danna & Ed Ruscha
Dr. & Mrs. R. Paul & Romita Wadwa
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Our Sponsors’ Messages
Anna & John J. Sie Foundation proudly supports Children’s Diabetes Foundation and honoree, Neil Diamond.”
~ Anna & John J. Sie Foundation
Proudly supporting life-changing patient care and research with CDF, BDC, and The Carousel Ball.”
~ Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Making an Impact Through Fundraising
Established in 1977, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) serves as the fundraising arm for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) located in Aurora, Colorado. The Barbara Davis Center caters to over 3700 children and 2500 adults that receive treatment at the at the center annually. Additionally, the center delves into diabetes technology, complications, prevention, and management. A noteworthy 45% of BDC patients lack insurance coverage or are underinsured, while 35% live at or below the poverty threshold. Funding from the Children’s Diabetes Foundation not only supports these patients and BDC initiatives but also fuels CDF programs.
The physicians at the Barbara Davis Center possess a distinctive vantage point on this condition, enabling them to observe every facet of it up close. This proximity frequently sparks innovative research concepts that might not secure grants without prior evidence of success from other studies. In instances where grant funding is unavailable, such research can stall. However, at the BDC, physicians benefit from the financial support of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. This backing empowers them to bring these projects to fruition or generate preliminary results essential for progressing to the next phase and obtaining grants. This facilitates the efficient advancement of the field of research.
Managing diabetes and acquiring necessary supplies amount to a staggering $20,000 per year, a financial burden that can devastate families. These costs are necessary, as individuals with type 1 diabetes cannot survive without insulin. The Helping Hand program steps in to aid imperative financially challenged families by providing essential diabetes supplies, transportation to appointments, education, and technology required to effectively manage type 1 diabetes. Furthermore, the program extends assistance for ambulance transportation, hospital bills, and even monthly rent, ensuring these families can afford not only the needs of the individual with type 1 diabetes but also those of the entire family.
With deep gratitude, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation acknowledges the contributions of the nearly 300 dedicated volunteers of The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. These individuals consistently offer their time and talents to bolster the Foundation’s growth. They orchestrate engaging events such as the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show, Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run, Boo Bash Halloween event, and a diabetes day camp hosted biannually for type 1 kids. Additionally, they set up booths at different events to spread awareness and education. In all these ways and more, this volunteer group forms an integral part of CDF.
The Children’s Diabetes Foundation aims to provide emotional support to families as well. Since 2016, the Foundation has been hosting monthly support groups where families can convene to discuss life with type 1 diabetes. Individuals with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to experience depression; offering them a platform to communicate with others who understand their experiences firsthand can be transformative. Presently, CDF hosts two support groups – one in the Denver Metro area and another online. These groups facilitate open discussions about the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes.
Earlier this year, the seventh annual Empowering Patients for Individualized Care (EPIC) Diabetes Conference took place on the Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus. This one-day patient conference was designed for individuals living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with their friends, family, and caregivers. Attendees engaged in sessions and directly connected with leading endocrinologists and diabetes specialists from Colorado. Attendees overwhelmingly expressed their satisfaction and appreciation, grateful for the sense of shared experience in dealing with the condition.
Continuing its commitment, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation collaborates with the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in hosting the Ways to Achieve Targets in Diabetes Care (ATDC) Conference are held annually in Keystone, Colorado. The 35th annual ATDC brought together over 460 healthcare professionals from 48 states and 2 countries for a four-day span. The conference aimed to impart the most current insights into diabetes care, technology, and research to enhance patient care.
Presently, there exists widespread naivety about diabetes and the daily challenges faced by individuals living with the condition. CDF remains resolute in raising awareness and educating the public to dispel misconceptions. The goal is to eradicate statements like “You have diabetes because you ate too much sugar” or “You can’t eat that.” These stereotypes persist in the public consciousness despite their inaccuracy. Through sharing the authentic experiences of those with type 1 diabetes, CDF aims to bridge this knowledge gap and extend support to those living with the condition.
The uniqueness of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes lies in its comprehensive approach to patient care. Within its walls, patients can access a diverse array of professionals, including doctors, physicians, nutritionists, social workers, psychologists, prescription managers, scientific researchers, and more. This integrated approach ensures every aspect of a patient’s diabetes care is addressed comprehensively. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation proudly raises funds for this remarkable facility, which is making a profound impact in the realm of diabetes.
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) stands as one of the world’s largest specialized centers dedicated to research and care for type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children and adults. Within its confines, clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic biomedical scientists collaborate to discover the most effective treatments, preventative measures, and a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Clinical Care
The Center provides state-of-the-art care for over 8,000 children and adults with diabetes. The Barbara Davis Center’s clinics extend comprehensive education and support to patients and their families. They also offer specialized programs, including the Pregnancy and Diabetes Clinic, the Hispanic/Latino Diabetes Care Program, and an exemplary telehealth initiative. Additionally, the BDC provides T1D care for the diabetes and endocrine program at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which currently holds the impressive ranking of number five in the nation according to US News & World Report.
• The Barbara Davis Center provides care for over 90% of Colorado’s children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
• Patients from 49 out of 50 US states receive care at the Barbara Davis Center.
• Patients from more than 33 countries seek care at the Barbara Davis Center.
• 75% of pediatric patients employ insulin pumps, and 85% utilize continuous glucose monitors.
• Over 55% of adult patients make use of insulin pumps, while 90% rely on continuous glucose monitors.
• Barbara Davis Center clinics see more than 600 new patients (children and adults) annually.
Prevention and Early Detection
The BDC prevention team is dedicated to preventing type 1 diabetes and stopping disease progression by preserving insulin production before and after diagnosis. The BDC is one of
the top recruiting type 1 diabetes TrialNet Clinical Centers and was involved in the TrialNet study that led to the FDA approval of the first immunomodulatory drug for type 1 diabetes, teplizumab (Tzield). Since the approval of Tzield for delaying onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in November 2022, we opened an Early Type 1 Diabetes clinic to identify individuals eligible for treatment. Individuals with islet autoimmunity and concern for dysglycemia are offered metabolic staging, and if confirmed at stage 2 type 1 diabetes, may be eligible for treatment with Tzield infusions. These 14-day infusions are done in the BDC Immunotherapeutic Infusion Center under the supervision of experienced nurses, nurse practitioners and medical doctors.
Panther Program
The Panther Program® is based out of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and was founded by Laurel Messer, PhD and is currently led by Cari Berget, RN, MPH, CDCES. The Panther Program leverages the experience of their team’s certified diabetes care and education specialists, pediatric endocrinologists, and researchers to distill down the most vital information needed for healthcare professionals to understand and work with diabetes devices. The Panther team has over 100 years of collective experience with insulin pumps, CGM, and automated insulin delivery devices. The Panther Program was named as a nod to the legacy of diabetes education at the BDC and the Pink Panther book series. See PantherProgram.org/about for more information.
Clinical Studies
The Barbara Davis Center’s clinical research endeavors encompass the exploration of type 1 diabetes causes, early autoimmunity detection, prevention, and timely intervention. Clinical faculty members at the BDC are actively devising fresh strategies and treatments to enhance patient care outcomes. These encompass preventative measures for complications arising from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Noteworthy Clinical Research
The Barbara Davis Center’s investigators consistently contribute to expanding knowledge about T1D identification, causation, treatment, and outcomes. Some recent findings include:
• BDC investigators were actively involved in clinical trials pivotal for FDA approval of therapies and devices, including five hybrid closed-loop insulin dosing systems, as well as new drugs including insulin FiAsp, insulin Lyumjev, weekly basal insulin, inhaled insulin (Afrezza), hepatic directed insulin (lysosome) and nasal glucagon (Baqsimi).
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) rates at diabetes diagnosis among children rose to over 60% during the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020-2023.
• Enteroviral infections serve as predictors of islet autoimmunity.
• Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) study reveals early T1D in 1% of Denver children and undiagnosed celiac disease in 2%.
• Teplizumab (Tzield) treatment may delay the need for insulin up to 1-2 years in people with early stage (antibody positive) type 1 diabetes.
Key Basic Science Research
The Barbara Davis Basic and Translational Research Division consists of 12 lead investigators with expertise in autoimmunity, islet biology, stem cell biology, bioengineering and computational biology. These investigators and their research teams are working towards discovering the causes of T1D with the common goal of preventing and curing the disease. In 2025, the research team successfully renewed their highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) P30 Diabetes Research Center award to support these research endeavors.
This award provides core resources, enrichment programs, and pilot and feasibility grants to facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers in diabetes. The BDC’s pivotal contributions to innovative research discoveries gaining world-wide recognition and are paving the way to novel T1D therapies.
Education
The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes offers an exceptional training environment for developing physicianscientists, clinicians, and basic science researchers. Faculty members extend research and clinical training opportunities to young investigators worldwide. These opportunities include the highly successful T32 Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program, T32 Pediatric Psychology Fellowship for diabetes specific training and a newly established T32 Interdisciplinary Bioengineering Research Training in Diabetes.
The Annual Ways to Achieve Targets in Diabetes Care (ATDC) Conference in Keystone has remained a flagship event for continuing medical education (CME) in diabetes management for over 30 years. The conference is regularly attended by more than 500 participants from all over the US (>46 States of the US) and throughout the globe, including US regulators such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and members from other non-profit organizations like NIH, Helmsley Trust, Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), and the American Diabetes Association. It serves as a valuable platform for education and networking for providers and educators in the field of diabetes.
The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes is led by a distinguished team including Marian Rewers, MD, PhD, Executive Director; Paul Wadwa, MD, Director of Pediatric Diabetes Division; Satish Garg, MD, Director of Adult Diabetes Division; Brian Bucca, OD, Director of Eye Clinic, Lori Sussel, PhD, Director of Basic and Translational Research Division; and Janet Snell-Bergeon, PhD, Director of Clinical Epidemiology Division. For more information, visit the website: www.barbaradaviscenter.org.
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The Impact You Have Made
Where We Started, 1978
• Back in 1978 diabetes affected more than 10 million Americans, one million of whom had juvenile diabetes.
• Diabetes was the third leading cause of death.
• Urine glucose and ketone testing was the only method to monitor diabetes control levels and it was far from accurate.
• A person with diabetes must avoid pure sugar foods and observe a low-fat diet.
• Young women with type 1 were discouraged to become pregnant due to poor health outcomes for mother and the baby.
• We had no idea how to predict who would develop type 1 diabetes.
• Complications such as loss of limbs, end-stage kidney disease, and blindness were thought to be inevitable.
Where We Are Now, 2025
• Type 1 diabetes patients use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that report glucose readings every one to five minute(s), which can be read on smartphones and smart watches and shared with family members.
• CGM systems and insulin pumps communicate with each other to automatically give insulin with little user involvement.
• In 2024, diabetes affected more than 37 million Americans, 1.6 million of whom had type 1 diabetes.
• Diabetes dropped to number eight on the list of leading causes of death in the United States of America.
• There is no strong evidence that a low-carb diet is safe or beneficial for people with type 1 diabetes.
• Youth with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from depression and up to four times as likely to experience disordered eating—this has not changed over the past 40 years.
• Everyday women with type 1 diabetes can have healthy pregnancies and create families of happy, healthy children.
• The FDA has approved of the first immunomodulatory drug for type 1 diabetes, Teplizumab (Tzield), to delay the onset of stage three type 1 diabetes in people with stage two (early stage with positive antibodies) type 1 diabetes.
• We can accurately predict who will develop type 1 diabetes. Those at the highest risk can receive monoclonal antibody (Tzield) to delay insulin need by three years, on average.
Where We Are Headed
• Within the next year, a continuous glucose monitor will be able to report both glucose and ketone levels continuously up to 15 days.
• We will better understand how to prevent the autoimmune attack on insulin-producing cells before it happens.
• We will better understand how to block and/or reverse an active autoimmune destruction of insulin.
• We will develop a better hybrid closed-loop system that may be a fully closed-loop system.
• We will replace destroyed beta cells with alternative sources of insulin-producing cells while protecting them from autoimmunity.
What is Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts the body’s ability to convert food into energy. The condition affects over 38.4 million individuals in the United States, with around 2 million having type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and adolescents. Formerly referred to as childhood or juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes (T1D) often emerges in children, teenagers, and young adults, though it can manifest at any age.
You are likely familiar with insulin and glucose, but how do they function? Following a meal, the body breaks down food into glucose (sugar) and nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. This leads to an increase in blood sugar levels, prompting the pancreas to release insulin into the bloodstream. In people with diabetes, the body either cannot produce enough insulin or does not respond to it effectively. Consequently, sugar remains in the bloodstream instead of entering cells where it is utilized as energy.
As a result, individuals with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin regularly to counteract high blood sugar levels. This involves multiple doses of insulin administered throughout the day, either through an insulin pump worn on the body or by injections. While these measures are beneficial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels, they are not foolproof. Effective diabetes management incorporates numerous factors, including diet, physical activity, hormonal changes, stress levels, and more.
Another significant concern for individuals with diabetes is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which is a side effect of the medications used to manage this disease. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include blurry vision, trembling, sweating, impaired speech, irritability, drowsiness, and disoriented behavior. In severe cases, very low blood sugar can lead to unconsciousness or seizures, posing immediate danger or death.
Many of us may remember the movie Steel Magnolias released over 30 years ago (1989) where Julia Roberts plays the role of someone with type 1 diabetes. Most women with T1D were discouraged from becoming pregnant because of poor maternal and fetal outcomes. Fortunately, we have come a long way in the past 30 years with the availability of many new insulin analogs (long-acting and rapid-acting insulins) and other technological advances that include continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and development of automatic insulin delivery systems (AID).
The risk of developing diabetes is higher than that of most other chronic illnesses. It is estimated that someone new is diagnosed with diabetes approximately every 17 seconds in the United States. Regrettably, there is currently no cure for diabetes. Once diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, individuals will have the condition for life unless a cure is discovered. Due to these challenges, the Barbara Davis Center remains dedicated to enhancing diabetes care and actively seeking a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Cost of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that does not discriminate. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) imposes a significant financial burden on those affected, particularly for families managing type 1 diabetes in children. The costs associated with T1D are extensive, encompassing medical expenses, ongoing supplies, and everyday management. For families, this means dealing with costs such as insulin, blood glucose monitors, test strips, continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps, all of which are critical for managing the disease effectively. The total annual cost for a person with T1D can exceed $10,000, and this amount can be substantially higher for families with limited insurance coverage or those facing high out-of-pocket expenses. With 45% of the patients at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) uninsured or underinsured and 35% of patients living at or below the poverty level, the cost of this disease can be crippling for BDC patients and families.
In addition to the direct medical costs, there are indirect costs associated with managing T1D. These can include missed workdays for caregivers, reduced productivity, and emotional stress. The financial strain can be overwhelming, especially for families with limited financial resources. The complexities of managing TID, including frequent doctor visits and the constant need for glucose monitoring, can place a significant strain on families both financially and emotionally.
To alleviate this burden, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) plays a crucial role. CDF is dedicated to supporting patients with T1D and their families by addressing the financial challenges they face. The organization provides financial assistance for essential diabetes-related supplies and medications that may not be fully covered by insurance. This includes funding for insulin, glucose testing supplies, insulin pumps, and other necessary equipment through our programs. Additionally, CDF offers support for emergency needs and special projects, such as funding for diabetes education programs and family support initiatives.
The Children’s Diabetes Foundation also engages in advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the economic impact of T1D and promote policies that improve access to affordable healthcare for affected families. By partnering with healthcare providers, community organizations, and researchers, we help to advance initiatives aimed at reducing the financial burden and improving the quality of life for those living with T1D.
Through these efforts, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation not only provides immediate financial relief but also contributes to long-term solutions for managing the financial impacts of T1D. By addressing both the direct and indirect costs associated with the disease, we at CDF help ensure that families can focus more on their child’s health and well-being rather than being overwhelmed by financial strain. Thank you for your support of The Carousel Ball and your support of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes – you are making an incredible impact tonight.
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Detecting T1D at the Right Time May Give You Options
TZIELD is a prescription medication used to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D), for people 8 years of age and older who have Stage 2 T1D.
TZIELD may cause serious side effects, including cytokine release syndrome and a decrease in your white blood cells, which can affect your body's ability to fight infections. These are not all the adverse events for TZIELD.
See Brief Summary on following page and full Prescribing Information at TZIELD.com.
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When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), TZIELD wasn’t available—and even if it had been, I wouldn’t have qualified. I was already at Stage 3, meaning I was insulin-dependent from day one.
Looking back, I often think about how much of a difference time could have made. Time to prepare. Time to process. Time before jumping straight into the daily reality of blood sugar monitoring and insulin management. Even more than the logistics, that extra time could have changed how I approached my life—including how I showed up for my training, both physically and mentally.
But my diagnosis didn’t come with a warm-up or a warning. One day, I was living life as I always had. The next, I was navigating a condition that demands constant attention.
Since then, I’ve made it a priority to learn everything I can about T1D. That’s when I discovered that T1D develops in stages. If I had known that earlier—if I had known to get screened—I might have caught it in time to plan for more options. But I didn’t even know screening was a thing. And back then, it wasn’t something most people talked about.
Today, screening is an option. And I can’t help but wonder how different things could have been if I’d known sooner. The learning curve for T1D is steep. I wish I’d had the chance to face it with some advance notice.
My diagnosis affected every part of my life. It reshaped big decisions—like how I trained, or when I might start a family. These are the kinds of things I wish I’d had time to think through before becoming insulin dependent.
I can’t go back and change my story. But I’m sharing it now in hopes it helps someone else feel empowered. If you or someone you love is at risk for T1D, know this: for appropriate people in Stage 2, TZIELD may offer more time before onset of insulin dependent T1D. More time to plan. More time to prepare.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ABOUT TZIELD® (teplizumab-mzwv) injection, for intravenous use
What is the most important information I should know about TZIELD?
TZIELD may cause serious side effects, including:
• Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). Signs and symptoms of CRS problems may include:
• fever
• muscle and joint pain
• headache
• feeling tired (fatigue)
• nausea
• increased liver enzymes in your blood
These signs and symptoms may start during the provider right away if you develop any signs and
• Decrease in white blood cells.
A decrease in white blood cells is a serious, but common
liver and your complete blood counts before you start will check for serious side effects, as well as other side may temporarily or completely stop your treatment with
See “What are the possible side effects of TZIELD?”
What is TZIELD?
of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes, which is when your body can’t make enough insulin on its own and may require insulin
means that they have tested positive for 2 or more type 1 diabetes-related autoantibodies, have abnormal blood
encouraged to report your pregnancy to the Provention
• about the best way to feed your baby if you receive pumping and throwing away your breast milk during
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter
How will I receive TZIELD?
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Tell your healthcare provider if you think something will stop you from completing treatment with TZIELD.
What are the possible side effects of TZIELD?
TZIELD may cause serious side effects including:
• See “What is the most important information I should know about TZIELD?”
The most common side effects of TZIELD include:
• rash
• leukopenia (decrease in white blood cell counts)
• headache
For more information, ask your healthcare provider or
Before or after receiving TZIELD, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
• have any of the conditions or symptoms listed in the section “What is the most important information I should know about TZIELD?”
• have a serious infection or an infection that does not
• have recently received or are scheduled to receive
General information about the safe and effective use of TZIELD.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information
What are the ingredients in TZIELD?
Active ingredient: Inactive ingredients: dibasic sodium phosphate,
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Thank you Dr. Satish Garg for 35+ years of service!
ATDC 2025 Speakers and Faculty
“Satish is a force of nature. His drive, work ethic, and passion for what he does has made such a difference for his patients, the Barbara Davis Center, and for the diabetes world at large. Satish has helped make caring for our patients lightyears beyond what it was when he entered the field. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!!”
~ Peter Gottlieb, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
“Your vision to build a clinic for adults living with type 1 diabetes to grow with is truly inspirational. As the Clinic evolved, it now serves as a worldwide example for how to best care for adults living with type 1 diabetes.”
~ Aaron Michels, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
“Dr. Garg’s dedication to education is real and was displayed at the ATDC 2025 Keystone Conference in July for 4 days. More than 500 diabetes care providers attended the in-person annual ATDC conference from >46 States of the USA”
~ Sandy Nicholls, Adult Clinic Business Manager
When Dr. Garg joined the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Adult Clinic in 1990—officially in 1992, they were a small team of six and have evolved to over thirty healthcare professionals and staff through Dr. Garg’s compassion and dedication to patients’ diabetes care and clinical research.
Boomi is proud to support the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and its commitment to diabetes research, patient support, and public awareness.
THE 39 ANNUAL CAROUSEL BALL’S
TH FEATURED PREMIUM SPIRITS
Neil, I am proud to join this celebration of your i ncredible life's work, and grateful for my special, behind th e scenes pass in part of it. Jess and Molly made a pretty ho t team.
Congratulations on tonight.
Love,
Lucie Arnaz
Photos by Lucie Arnaz
“First American State Bank’s knowledge of nonprofits was key during a time of need. They were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive! We are so grateful for their support.”
Dana Davis Children’s Diabetes Foundation
1 Sweet Cruise - The Annual T1D Cruise
Join us on our 7th annual socially-driven T1D adventure aboard Carnival Mardi Gras, sailing from Port Canaveral, FL June 2026
It's like diabetes camp and family vacation in one! Friends and family welcome!
Every reservation includes a donation to the Children's Diabetes Foundation
Eastern Caribbean June 20 - 27, 2026
NEIL… CONG RATULATIONS ON BEING HONORED FOR THIS WONDERFUL CAUSE.
YOUR NDRRT TEAM HAS WORKED WITH YOU FOR A COMBINED 160 YEARS! WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU AND THAT YOU TRUSTED US TO TAKE THIS AMAZING MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH YOU.
Much Love,
ALISON ZANETOS
SAM COLE
BERNIE BECKER
ZACK
ELENA
MURPHEY
FERRERO
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Barbara
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Thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate the
Children’s
Diabetes Foundation & the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Your support makes an incredible impact!