The Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show is an extraordinary event celebrating The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. This unforgettable experience brings together the community to celebrate and support those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their families. The event features a stunning silent auction, a heartfelt Heroes’ Walk, a live auction with a world-class auctioneer, and a dazzling fashion show showcasing collections from top designers. 

Proceeds of the Brass Ring Luncheon will benefit the Barbara Davis Center to improve the health and well-being of patients living with type 1 diabetes and their families through prevention, education, support, advocacy, and research. 

On the lower level of the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, located at 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80222. 

10:00 a.m. Registration and Silent Auction 

11:30 a.m. Ballroom Doors Open 

12:00 p.m. Lunch 

12:15 p.m. Heroes’ Walk featuring Slover’s Heroes 

12:45 p.m. Live Auction led by Halie Behr 

1:30 p.m.  Fashion Show featuring designer Zang Toi 

2:15 p.m.   Closing Remarks

Zang Toi is a renowned fashion designer who has built a tradition of elegance for over thirty years. Coming from humble beginnings, Zang was born and raised in a small village, Kuala Krai in Kelantan, Malaysia. He was the youngest of seven children of a local grocer. Zang landed in New York City at the age of twenty where he studied at the distinguished Parsons School of Design. In August 1989, he opened his atelier and soon after, American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour featured Zang in March 1990 issue and was one of the first Asian designers championed by the renowned editor. In 1990, Zang was awarded the Mouton Cadet Young Designer of the Year which recognizes the top, young, American designer of the year. In a Newsday article published in 1991, Frank De Caro enthusiastically noted of the Malaysian-born designer and his success, “If anyone is the next big thing, it’s him.” (Newsday, New York, 29 April 1991).  

Since that time, Zang’s work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, and Financial Times. Not only has he dressed Hollywood celebrities such as Sharon Stone, Elizabeth Taylor, Farrah Fawcett, Kristie Alley, Joan Collin, Patti LaBelle, Mia Farrow, Eartha Kitt, Ivana Trump, Gong Li, Carol Alt, Fran Drescher, Kelly Bensimon, Eva Longoria, Devon Aoki, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) and Heather Graham, but has also created luxurious wardrobe for philanthropists and royalty including Melinda Gates and Saudi Princess Haifa Bandar Al Saud.  

Along with his passion for glamorous fashion, Zang Toi is committed to philanthropy, particularly in supporting cancer charities and fundraising initiatives for research and a cure.  

Zang’s continued success was recognized by Vivid Magazine where he was named as one of the Top Eight Most Influential Chinese Americans (June-July 2011 issue).  

Today, the world continues to recognize Zang’s passion for timeless beauty as he builds on a strong tradition of elegance. 

Bio coming soon! 

You can catch Michael Spencer anchoring CBS News Colorado at five, six and ten 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 two daughters. Michael and Hailey enjoy being involved in the community. In addition to his role with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and serving as host for the Brass Ring Luncheon, Michael has served as the emcee for the Donor Alliance Donor Dash for the past several years and loves being involved with non-profit organizations that make a difference in the lives of families in Colorado. 

Tables for up to 10 guests are available at three different pricing levels: 

Platinum: $3,000 

Gold: $2,250 

Brass: $1,750 

As a Table Host, you’ll receive your name featured on your table, an editorial listing in the printed program, and a beautiful floral arrangement for your table to take with you after the event. 

Show your support and market your business by purchasing an ad in the event program. Your ad will reach over 600 influential community members and will be digitized to share on CDF’s social media to over 50,000 followers across our platforms and issued to our email list. 

Two-Page Spead: $700 

Full-Page Ad: $350 

Half-Page Ad: $200 

To purchase an ad, contact Miriam Andolini at ads@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org.  

Purchase an honorarium in the program book! An honorarium typically recognizes an individual, organization, or group for their contributions, achievements, or service. This short text description should highlight why they are being honored, their impact or significance to the event or cause, or express gratitude for their involvement. Honorariums are $35 each and can be purchased by reaching out to Miriam Andolini at ads@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. 

Silent Auction: Attendees will have an opportunity to bid on travel, food and entertainment, health and fitness, and children’s items, as well as BRL’s signature auction baskets. (For those unable to attend, the auction will be open to online bidders.) 

Dine ‘n Dash: Attendees have an opportunity to pay either $25 or $50 for a gift card to a variety of local restaurants. 

Wine Pull: For $40, guests will get a mystery bottle of wine, which could be valued up to $100. 

Jewels for Hope: Stop by the Jewels for Hope booth, which will have both costume and fine jewelry and gently used designer handbags for sale.  

You may pick up your silent auction items outside of the ballroom directly after the event. Arrangements may be made for any items not picked up by contacting Hayley Hardwick: hayley@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org