The 40th Annual
Carousel Ball
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Chairman: Dana Davis
Honorary Chairman: Barbara Davis
Founders Award Recipient: Kevin Sayer
Entertainment: To be announced soon!
About The Carousel Ball
The Carousel Ball aims to increase awareness for diabetes and raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). This renowned facility provides clinical services for people with type 1 diabetes and supports substantial clinical research programs to prevent, and ultimately cure, this chronic life-threatening disease.
Attendees of The Carousel Ball enjoy dinner, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live & silent auctions, and exciting entertainment! Proceeds from The Carousel Ball go to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Since 1978, the Ball has raised a total of $119 million.
More Details Coming Soon.
Experience The Carousel Ball
Last year's Carousel Ball honored Neil Diamond with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighted by a special performance of “Sweet Caroline” with Broadway star Nick Fradiani. We also recognized the MacMillan Family with the High Hopes Tribute Award for their decades of generous support. The evening was capped off with an incredible performance by the Goo Goo Dolls, performing hits like “Iris” and “Slide.”
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
MannKind Corporation
Gift Bag Sponsor
Additional Questions? Meet The Carousel Ball Team
Media/Press Inquiries
APEX Public Relations: Andy Gelb (Andy@theapex-pr.com); Julia Rossen (Julia@theapex-pr.com); Paul Panday (Paul@theapex-pr.com)
Digney & Co.: Jerry Digney (Jerry@digneypr.com)
Silver Spur Marketing: Bradley Bennett Joseph (Bradley@silverspurmktg.com)
