2014 Mercedes-Benz presents The Carousel of Hope Ball
Irshad MD • October 17, 2014
2014 Mercedes-Benz presents
The Carousel of Hope Ball
EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON HONORED
nThe evening was a Star-Studded Charity Ball held at The Beverly Hilton on October 11, 2014. The event included Master of Ceremonies Jay Leno, Performers Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Proceeds of the event benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.nn[slideshow_deploy id=’1983′]
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