Marc Bouwer to Present Fashion Show at the Spring Brass Ring

Graham Daugherty • January 5, 2017

DENVER, January 4th, 2017 – This Spring, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation will host its 39th Annual Brass Ring Luncheon and Fashion Show benefiting programs of the Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. The event date has been moved to the Spring and will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Denver Marriott City Center.


This year’s luncheon Gala Chairs are Shelley Lucas, Judy McNeil and Lyn Schaffer. The fashion show will feature the work of Marc Bouwer, prominent New York designer. Bouwer is known in the fashion world for his exquisite draping and ability to compliment a woman’s figure. His designs have graced numerous magazine covers, made red carpet appearances and will now be showcased at the 2017 Brass Ring Luncheon.

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The glamorous event will also include a silent auction, where attendees can bid on over 60+ gift baskets of differing themes and sizes, and a live auction, featuring fabulous trips and experiences.


In addition, we will be honoring Susie Hummel, Guild Program Manager for her 20 years of service. Dana Davis, Executive Director, of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation says “It will be our honor to acknowledge her lifelong commitment to helping children and we are so grateful.”


”Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death by disease in the United States, and the number of children afflicted with the disease is growing at an alarming rate,” said Susie Hummel, Children’s Diabetes Foundation Program Manager. “We are thrilled to partner with an esteemed designer like Marc Bouwer for this year’s Brass Ring Luncheon to bring awareness to the disease and support this important cause.”


Event proceeds will benefit The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation whose mission is to raise funds to support programs of education, awareness and research, and treatment. These programs include: Helping Hand, an assistance program for families in need, a scholarship program for young people with diabetes, the Diabetes Awareness and Education Program, and clinic and research programs at the Barbara Davis Center.

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