Carousel of Hope

ABOUT THE EVENT

Guests enjoy cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, exciting entertainment, and musical performances. The Carousel of Hope is held every two years in Beverly Hills, CA at The Beverly Hilton hotel. From its inception in 1978, this event has raised over $115 million dollars towards finding a cure for diabetes. With Chairman Barbara Davis and Co-Chairman Dana Davis at the helm, this star-studded event raises funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, a live and silent auction, and contributions. This is an invite-only event. For more information on the Carousel of Hope, please contact Amanda Miller at Amanda@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org.

Proceeds of the event benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.

PAST PERFORMERS INCLUDE:

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Beyoncé, Sir Elton John, Sting, The Bee Gees, Ricky Martin, Smokey Robinson, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Bette Midler, Lionel Richie, Josh Groban, Sir Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Sir Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Idina Menzel, Bob Newhart, Tony Bennett, Sir Roger Moore, Sir Michael Caine, Gladys Knight, Akon, Barry Manilow, Don Rickles, Larry King, Plácido Domingo, Natalie Cole, Katharine McPhee Foster, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Diana Ross, Jonas Brothers, B.B. King Chris Mann, Toni Braxton, Charise, Earth Wind and Fire, Faith Hill, Melissa Manchester, Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, Phil Collins, Charlotte Church, Renee Olstead, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Reba McEntire, Deborah Cox, Cynthia Erivo, David Foster, Kenny G, REO Speedwagon, Adam Lambert, Blake Shelton, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani, Pia Toscano, Dionne Warwick, Counting Crows, and more!

PAST HONOREES INCLUDE:

Maria Shriver, Sir Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, Clive Davis, Barbara Davis, Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, First Lady Betty Ford, President Gerald R. Ford, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kenny Rogers, The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger, Bob Hope, John and Paige Elway, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, George Clooney, Lucille Ball, Merv Griffin, Sherri Shepherd, David Foster, Jane Fonda, Sherry Lansing, Natalie Cole, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, and more!

PAST PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

President Ronald Reagan, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone, Shirley MacLaine, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marvin Davis, Anjelica Huston, Carole Bayer Sager, Quincy Jones, Carole Bayer Sager, Anjelica Huston, David Foster, David O. Russell, Mario Lopez, Burt Bacharach, Sir Michael Caine, George Clooney, Dame Joan Collins, David Copperfield, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, John Elway, Jane Fonda, David Geffen, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jay Leno, Rob Lowe, Nigel Lythgoe, Lionel Richie, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Maria Shriver, Usher, Diane Warren, Henry Winkler, and more!

Gladys Knight

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed number-one hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary genres, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance. 

All told, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums: “Good Woman” (1991); “Just for You” (1994); the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999); and “At Last” (2001). “At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson.

Her involvement in other creative undertakings, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike.

Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo may be recognizable worldwide as a multiplatinum singer and songwriter, visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, committed philanthropist, and engaging presence, but his story starts unassumingly. The self-described“kid from a Haitian family in Miami” has quietly and consistently worked hard to emerge as one of his generation’s most prolific stars. Generating tens of billions of streams and reaching a $100 million net worth, his global sales exceed 250 million singles with dozens of multiplatinum and platinum certifications for smashes such as “Wiggle” [feat. Snoop Dogg], “Take You Dancing,” “Talk Dirty” [feat. 2 Chainz], “Whatcha Say,” and more.

Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award: Diane Warren

A longtime supporter of the cause and renowned award-winning songwriter Diane Warren will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award.” This year marks the second time the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” has been bestowed to honor an individual with an incredible legacy and lasting impact. Previously, the inaugural honor had been awarded to Sir Sidney Poitier in 2016. 

Diane Warren is one of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and is tied for having written the most #1 songs as a sole writer in Billboard history. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001 and received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the organization in June 2024. Her distinguished catalog features beloved songs including “Only Love Can Hurt Like This,” “Un-Break My Heart,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Rhythm of the Night.”

Brass Ring Award: Jimmy Jam

Diabetes activist, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam will be honored with the “Brass Ring Award”.

Five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jimmy Jam is a world-renowned songwriter, record producer, musician, entrepreneur, and one-half of the most influential and successful songwriting/production duo in modern music history, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Along with Lewis his 40-year business partner and 50-year best friend, Jimmy’s accomplishments have elevated him to iconic status within the music industry.

Presenting Sponsor: Dexcom

Platinum Sponsors:

Fox Corporation

Deb & Bill MacMillan

Golden Sponsors: 

Anna & John J. Sie Foundation

Carole Bayer Sager & Bob Daly

Jane Booke & Gary Wilson

Boomi

Dependable Cleaners

Mary Leprino

The Lucas Family

Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation

Paramount Global & Paramount Pictures

Kelly Ann Stafford

RBC Wealth Management

Silver Sponsors:

The Berry Gordy Foundation for Truth & Justice 

Clive Davis

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

Brass Ring Sponsors:

Abbott

Anna & David Asarch

David, Vicki, and Candy Block, Block & Company, Inc. Realtors

Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Dr Ray & Ghada Irani

Debbie & Jimmy Lustig

The Original Fish Co. Restaurant Los Alamitos

The Walt Disney Company

2024 Printed & Digital Program Book

View the digital version of The 2022 Carousel of Hope program book.

Promote your business, honor our honorees, or show your type 1 hero how much you admire their courage by purchasing an ad in The Carousel of Hope program book!

Program Book Reach

The printed program is distributed to approximately 800 important community influencers at the event. The digital program book is issued to our email list and promoted to 50,000+ followers across all our social media platforms.

To reserve your page, contact us at Ads@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org or 303-628-5106. 

Thank You to Our Gift Bag Sponsor

Thank you to our generous Gift Bag donors!

The Carousel of Hope gift bags are one of the most anticipated traditions of the Ball. Every attendee of The Carousel of Hope receives a one-of-a-kind gift bag at the end of the evening. From amazing products to yummy treats, the gift bag adds an extra sparkle to the evening.

Want to Become a Gift Bag Sponsor? Email Lindsay at Lindsay@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org.

The Beverly Hilton Hotel

For reservation information regarding The Carousel of Hope room block, please contact Amanda Miller at Amanda@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org.