The Carousel of Hope
The Carousel of Hope is held every two years in Beverly Hills, California at The Beverly Hilton hotel. From its inception in 1978, this event has raised over $110 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.
Proceeds of the event benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, focusing on patient support, diabetes research, and public awareness.
The Children’s Diabetes Foundation was established by Barbara and Marvin Davis in 1977 in Denver as a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the support of research in diabetes and to provide the best possible clinical and educational programs for people with the disease.