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Carousel Ball

An evening to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

The 37th Annual Carousel Ball An evening to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation & the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Honoring: Juli & Joe Smolen and Satish Garg, MD Featured Performers: Counting Crows, David Foster & Katharine McPhee Host: David Foster Silent Auction, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment to follow Presented by:

Barbara Davis

2023 Carousel Ball Honorary Co-Chairman Welcome, welcome, welcome to the 37th Annual Carousel Ball, an evening celebrating the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). Tonight, we gather together to support the more than 37.5 million Americans and more than 537 million people worldwide who suffer with diabetes. It is estimated that over 1.6 million Americans have type 1 diabetes. The number of Americans diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is rising annually. Many new technologies like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps and automatic insulin delivery systems (AID) have made care for diabetes easier in the last decade. With all of us together, we will win this fight against diabetes and one day, very soon, we will find the cure. When Marvin and I were given the news that our seven-year-old daughter, Dana, had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, we had no knowledge of this disease and all of its terrible complications. At the time, the best treatment was in another state and getting there was difficult. We thought about the thousands of families facing this daunting journey, and Marvin asked if I would like to create the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes here in Denver to help all the children with type 1 diabetes. With the help of so many wonderful, generous, caring friends and supporters, we began a life-long commitment. It is now decades later, and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes is thriving. We have the best doctors, researchers, and treatment to care for the nearly 8,000 patients who come to the BDC from all over the world. I know how proud Marvin would be of all the advances that have been made, and of the dedication of our nurses, social workers, and informed staff. They have eased the burden of care through life-changing technology. Now, having type 1 diabetes is not as intimidating and the cure is within reach. We are so proud and excited to honor Joe and Juli Smolen this evening with the High Hopes Tribute Award for their incredible support of and service with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. With this High Hopes Award gives respect and admiration, not just from me, not just from Dana, but from people all over the world. We thank you for the hope you have given for a future where we will get that Brass Ring. The recipient of this year’s Founders Award, Dr. Satish Garg, is a dear friend whom I admire and respect. He has been with us on this journey from the beginning with his incredible service and dedication to the Barbara Davis Center. He has played a major role in advancing adult diabetes care and clinical research. Dr. Satish Garg brings to us his knowledge, commitment, expertise, and determination in finding a cure for diabetes. I am so proud to recognize him as our recipient. Lighting up the stage this evening is the legendary rock band Counting Crows. Selling more than 20 million records worldwide, they are revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands. We are thrilled they are sharing their amazing gift of music with us tonight. My thanks to one of the most illustrious composers of our time, David Foster. He has become one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history winning 16 Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and a Gloden Globe Award for “Best Original Song.” And thanks to his beautiful wife Katharine McPhee, a wonderful, talented actress and singersongwriter. I am so thrilled to have you both here tonight to give your talent to all who surround you. I thank you all for the help you’ve given us throughout the years. I thank everybody here tonight and all who have given their talents, generosity and time. I thank our recipients and performers from the bottom of my heart for their generosity, their time, and their commitment in joining our fight and reaching for the Brass Ring. We will make the dream of a cure turn into reality. With love, many thanks and appreciation, Barbara Davis Founder and Honorary Event Co-Chairman Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Children’s Diabetes Foundation

Dana Davis

2023 Carousel Ball Chairman Dear type 1 community and friends, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 37th Annual Carousel Ball presented by our amazing partner and friend, Dexcom. This is an event where we come together to support and empower the families and community who are affected by type 1 diabetes. In 1977 my parents, Barbara and Marvin Davis, created the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) to bring world class care to Colorado. At the same time, they created the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) to support that vision. Today, I have the honor of being the steward for this amazing dream and I am so lucky to spend my days interacting with the remarkable, caring, and brilliant doctors, researchers, and staff at the Barbara Davis Center. Their passion for their patients, commitment to improving lives, and the dedication to not only finding a cure for this disease but understanding and preventing it is an amazing combination that makes the Barbara Davis Center the go-to facility for diabetes care and research. This evening, the Founders Award will be presented to Satish Garg MD, who founded the adult clinic in 1992 and has led it since then. His undying dedication for his patients and his ability to understand their entire story, not just their disease makes him a great doctor. Remarkably, the adult clinic currently has well over 450 patients who have been living with type 1 for over 40, 50, and even 60 years. I have the honor and privilege of being one of those patients. Your support tonight and your amazing generosity throughout the year will help increase the number of type 1’s living long, happy, healthy and productive lives. This evening we honor Juli and Joe Smolen, two of Colorado’s most family-oriented, dedicated and caring people. I first met Joe many years ago. His wife Juli learned about CDF and The Carousel Ball and urged him to reach out and get involved. Their daughter Abbey is type 1 and a patient of the BDC. She has such a great spirit and I’m happy to say is an amazing advocate for type 1’s wherever she goes. Meeting the Smolens started an incredible journey and partnership. Joe serves on the board of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and chairs our Tied to a Cure golf tournaments. The Smolen family supports with their time, talent and treasure, extending beyond their family to the wonderful partnership Joe has cultivated between CDF and Empower. It is with great pleasure that we present them with the High Hopes Tribute Award. Their time, generosity and friendship has changed so many lives and their positive spirit lifts all those who have the honor of knowing them. The evening wouldn’t be complete without our amazing performers; the Children’s Diabetes Foundation is thrilled to have the legendary rock band Counting Crows to raise awareness and funds for the Barbara Davis Center. We are so fortunate to welcome back our longtime friend David Foster and his multitalented wife Katharine McPhee. This will certainly be a night to remember! Thank you all for being a part of this special evening with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center and for your astounding support throughout the years! Together we are creating a community that provides type 1 patients the best chance for a healthy today and hope for tomorrow.

Dana Davis Executive Director and Event Chairman Children’s Diabetes Foundation

The Awards T

he High Hopes Tribute Award stands as a symbol of profound gratitude and recognition for individuals whose unwavering dedication has forged the path of our mission. This prestigious award, crafted by renowned artist Robert Graham (1938-2008) expressly for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF), continued its production at the skilled hands of his son, Steven Graham, until 2023. The award itself is a bronze rendering of a child’s hand gracefully reaching for a brass ring, bearing the recipient’s name delicately gilded and engraved. It pays tribute to the remarkable supporters who have invested their invaluable time, shared their exceptional talents, and generously contributed their treasures to further our cause. Robert Graham’s artistic legacy includes monumental civic sculptures and national honors, and continues to grace the collections of esteemed national and international museums. The Carousel Ball was one of Robert and Steven’s favorite events to attend, and the foundation has been supported by the family throughout the years. It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Steven Graham in September 2023, and we extend our deepest condolences to the entire Graham family.

he Founders Award serves as a tribute to individuals who have played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. These recipients not only form the bedrock of the diabetes community but have also dedicated relentless efforts to enhance quality of life for individuals with type 1 diabetes and their families. These honorees are not only recognized for their integral roles in CDF’s journey from its inception but also for their substantial philanthropic contributions to Colorado’s medical community. Past recipients of this distinguished award have achieved remarkable feats that not only shattered longstanding beliefs but also made significant contributions to the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Their accomplishments include groundbreaking work to minimize the risk of long-term complications with type 1 diabetes, assist women to safely bear children, and dispel the myth of one’s ability to prevent type 1 diabetes. Furthermore, they have made groundbreaking strides in advancing adult diabetes care and pioneering clinical research on a global scale.

Juli & Joe Smolen 2023 Recipients of the High Hopes Tribute Award Juli & Joe Smolen will be presented with the High Hopes Tribute Award this evening in honor of their incredible support and service with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

Juli Smolen Juli Smolen is a native of Kansas City where she attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and then Kansas State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1998. She is a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Juli taught first grade for two years and then decided to teach second grade for two years before retiring from teaching in 2001. She has spent the last 21 years dedicated to her four children, their activities, and volunteering in her community. Juli was involved in volunteering at her children’s schools as room mom, team mom, and headed up several clubs. For over a decade, she was a competitive CrossFit athlete and trainer making it to the World CrossFit Games in 2010, regional individual athlete in 2015, and master competitor finishing top 200 in the world in 2017.

Joe Smolen Joe Smolen was born in San Antonio, Texas, grew up in Kansas City, and moved to Denver in 2004. He attended Rockhurst High School and then Kansas State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1998. He is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Joe has dedicated his 24+ year financial services career to Empower. Through his time with Empower he has held individual contributor positions, resulting in multiple national sales award honors. As well as several leadership positions, including Regional Vice President of Sales, National Sales Director, and

Vice President of Sales Strategy, and is currently the Senior Vice President of Core and Institutional Markets. The community involvement is part of the very fabric that makes up their family. Joe is involved in numerous not for profit organizations, currently holding leadership positions as the Chairman of the Finance Committee on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF), Cochairman of CDF’s Tied to a Cure Golf Tournaments, Vice-Chairman of The Society of Professional Asset Managers and Record Keepers. Juli has dedicated her life to health and wellness not only personally but also by helping educate families how to live a more toxin-free life that supports their wellness through her own small business. She enjoys volunteering with her daughter Abbey at several events through CDF such as Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run, Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show, the Holiday Assistance program, and The Carousel Ball. Joe and Juli have been involved in many other organizations including Secor, Denver Rescue Mission, Operation Christmas Child, Loving Lions Ministry, The Craig Hospital Foundation, American Heart Association, Tim Tebow Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Adam’s Camp, and Lutheran High School in Parker, Colorado. Joe and Juli’s enjoyable time is spent traveling, skiing, hiking, and both are huge fans of the sports their children play. They have been married for 23 years and have four children: JJ (21), Abbey (19), Sam (18) & Madi (15).

Satish Garg, MD, DM 2023 Recipient of the Founders Award Satish Garg, MD, will be presented with the Founders Award this evening in honor of his incredible service and dedication to the Barbara Davis Center and the role he has played in advancing adult diabetes care and clinical research.

atish Garg is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Adult Clinic of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. He joined the faculty of the Barbara Davis Center in 1992 and became the Founder and Director of the Adult Clinic. He established and holds two Garg Endowed Chairs (clinical and clinical research) at the University of Colorado Denver. His team is one of the top teams world-wide in clinical trials involving insulin analogues and novel methods of insulin delivery (pens, pumps, oral, buccal and inhaled) “analogs” and non-insulin adjunctive treatment options for type 1 diabetes. Other areas of interest include continuous glucose monitors, evaluating the accuracy of meters at high altitude, and automatic insulin delivery systems. Dr. Garg received a degree in medicine at Punjab University, where he also completed a residency at Christian Medical College and Hospital. He completed fellowships in adult endocrinology and diabetes at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India, and in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD). He is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, and diabetes.

Dr. Garg is the Editor-in-Chief of the Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics journal since 2006. He was also the Chairman of the planning committee for Clinical Therapeutics and New Technology area for 2007/2008 annual American Diabetes Association meetings. He is the Director of the annual ATDC Diabetes Conference in Keystone, Colorado since 2005. He coordinates a one-year diabetes fellowship at BDC/UCD. He is a member of many national and international endocrine and diabetes societies. He is an international lecturer and speaker—he has received several international oration awards—and has published many book chapters and more than 345 original manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed diabetes journals. Dr. Garg was awarded the ATTD Lilly Insulin Centennial Award for 2023 in Berlin, Germany.

David Foster Host & Featured Performer

“I

believe that everyone gets three rounds in their life,” says musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and recording artist David Foster. “For me, two are completed and I’m on to round three. I think you have to change it up every round. My mantra is retreat and attack in another direction, which I’ve done twice. Now I’m going to do it again.” Foster’s first round was as a studio musician, arranger, and recording artist. His second round was becoming one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history — shepherding albums that have collectively sold in the hundreds of millions. This period of his four-decade career also found him creating The David Foster Foundation and volunteering his time and talent to over 400 charities, as well as becoming a household name as a performer throughout Asia where he tours annually. For his third round, Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects. These include writing the music for a new musical about the iconic, animated character Betty Boop, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. As one of the most illustrious composers of our time, Foster’s skill set of creating hits, writing indelible melodies, and building dramatic moments, has primed him for this third round. “I think Broadway and I are a perfect fit,” he says. “The story becomes the cowriter. It’s a new adventure and creative outlet for me that I’ve always believed I could do and now it’s become a reality. It’s also exciting because, as a producer, I’ve spent 35 years in a room with no windows, churning out music. Now I plan to immerse myself in New York theater culture and learn the ropes slowly, and I’m not afraid of that.”

Foster seems constitutionally incapable of resting on his laurels, and his relentless drive has propelled him throughout his career. Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs and award-winning gold and platinum albums for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan. He has escorted singers who have straddled both pop and classical styles like Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban into the mainstream. He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster films like “The Bodyguard,” “Urban Cowboy,” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” and crafted timeless holiday classics, including perennial best-sellers like Josh Groban’s “Noel,” Michael Bublé’s “Christmas,” Celine Dion’s “These Are Special Times,” Rod Stewart’s “Merry Christmas Baby,” Andrea Bocelli’s “My Christmas,” and Mary J. Blige’s “A Mary Christmas.”

For his remarkable work, Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including three for “Producer of the Year,” an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe, and has racked up three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Song.” He has also earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Reflecting upon receiving a star on the Walk of Fame, Foster says, “One hundred years from now, my great-grandchildren will go, ‘Hey, there’s my greatgrandpa,’ and having a star next to The Beatles… outside the building where I first got signed… that’s perfect.”

Katharine McPhee Featured Performer

atharine McPhee is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a career that includes film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. Katharine first burst onto the scene in 2006, where a successful run on Season Five of “American Idol” made her a household name. As an actress, she is well-known to television audiences for starring as Paige Dineen on the CBS spy drama “Scorpion” (2014-2018), and as one of the leads in NBC’s musical drama “Smash” (20122013), executive produced by Steven Spielberg. She also starred in the Netflix comedy series, “Country Comfort” (2021) and guest-starred in the series “CSI: NY,” “Community,” “Family Guy,” and “Ugly Betty.” As a singer, Katharine is renowned for her powerhouse presence, and show-stopping performances. In 2006, her first single, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny,” debuted at number two on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart. Propelled by the gold-certified single, “Over It,” her 2007 self-titled album debuted at number two on the Billboard Top 200. In 2010, she released two records, “Unbroken” and “Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You,” which covered many yuletide classics and featured an original Christmas song, “It’s Not Christmas Without You.” That year, her rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” also climbed the charts as a top-five holiday hit. She went on to independently release 2015’s “Hysteria” to much fan praise. In 2017, McPhee reimagined, recharged, and reinvigorated a host of timeless standards on her fifth full-length album, “I Fall In Love Too Easily,” produced by jazz musician, Don Was. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.

A sought-after performer, Katharine has taken the stage for various PBS broadcasts throughout the years, including “Foster and Friends,” “Chris Botti In Boston,” and headlining her own “SoundStage” special. The Spring of 2018, McPhee made her Broadway debut starring as Jenna in the hit musical “Waitress,” featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. She then moved on to originate the leading role in the West End production of the show from February through June 2019. She later returned to see it through the final weeks of its original Broadway run, starring from November 2019 through the show’s closing on January 5, 2020. In addition to her acting and singing career, McPhee is a passionate philanthropist, having served as an ambassador for organizations such as buildOn, Malaria No More, and Feeding America. Katharine continues to perform at many charitable events including The David Foster Foundation, of which she is an avid supporter. A veteran of the concert stage, Katharine performs to sold out audiences around the world. Most recently Katharine paired with David Foster to create a show called “An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee.” This in-demand show has garnered rave reviews; they perform to sold out concert venues in the US and oversees. During the 2022 Christmas season, Katharine released Part One of her Christmas album called “Christmas Songs.” A collection of Christmas classics produced by David Foster, Part Two will be released Christmas 2023.

Counting Crows Headliner

or more than two decades, the legendary rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, “August and Everything After,” the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands. In October 1996, the band’s double-platinum sophomore studio album, “Recovering the Satellites,” debuted at number one and further solidified their growing reputation as one of the leading American alternative rock bands in the world. A follow up to their early success; Counting Crows went on to release “This Desert Life” (1999), “Hard Candy” (2002), “Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings” (2008), “Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)” (2012), “Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow” (2013), and “Somewhere Under Wonderland” (2014.) In 2004, Counting Crows recorded the chart-topping “Accidentally in Love” for the animated motion picture “Shrek 2.” The instant success of the track earned them an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song” at the 2005 Academy Awards, a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Original Song” and a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.”

In September 2014, Counting Crows released their critically acclaimed seventh studio album, “Somewhere Under Wonderland,” which debuted at number 10 on the charts and was heralded by The Daily Telegraph as “the best collection of songs since their debut.” The album consisted of nine sprawling tracks around rich sonic tapestries, which yielded some of the most grandiose yet intimate songs Counting Crows had recorded to date. 2018 marked 25 years since the band’s inception and sent Adam Duritz, Jim Bogios, David Bryson, Charlie Gillingham, David Immergluck, Millard Powers, and Dan Vickrey back on the road for the “25 Years and Counting” tour. In 2021, Counting Crows ranked number eight on Billboards’ “Greatest of All Time: Adult Alternative Artists” 25th anniversary chart. After seven years, Adam Duritz and Counting Crows released “Butter Miracle: Suite One” in May 2021 to rave reviews. The band also kicked off their first tour since 2018 “The Butter Miracle Tour” in 2021, with sell-out performances across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The band just wrapped the 56-date “Banshee Season Tour,” featuring special guests Dashboard Confessional and Frank Turner.

Josh Lebsock Prayer Child

osh Lebsock is an active 13-year-old who loves playing soccer, riding his bike in the mountains and building things with robotics. He is a 7th grader at Stargate Middle School and was diagnosed in 2019 with type 1 diabetes. He has three brothers (including an older brother who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 18 years) and two golden retrievers who he also considers siblings.

Prayer Good evening. My name is Joshua Lebsock and I have lived with type 1 diabetes for four years. I am honored to lead you in prayer tonight. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for bringing us together for this amazing evening. I pray for all the scientists that are working on finding the cure for type 1 diabetes, for everyone who lives with type 1 diabetes and all the families with people that are newly diagnosed, because diabetes can be a lot to learn about and get used to. I pray for a cure, and for everyone struggling with type 1. I also pray for those who don’t have a support system or who can’t afford their supplies. Thank you to the Davis family who created the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes that helps me and my brother who has had type 1 for 18 years live a normal life. I am thankful for the insulin that keeps me alive, technology like my pump and CGM, and everyone here tonight for showing up for this event.

In God’s name we pray, amen.

Executive Board Children’s Diabetes Foundation Executive Board Mrs. Barbara Davis, Chairman Ms. Dana Davis, Executive Director Mrs. Arlene Hirschfeld, Emeritus Mr. Cameron van Orman, Vice Chairman Richard S. Abrams, M.D., Treasurer Mr. Shane Hendryson, Secretary Mrs. Lori Finch Stephen Daniels, M.D., Ph.D. Chairman of Pediatrics The Children’s Hospital Colorado Mrs. Nancy Davis Rickel Daniel Feiten, M.D. Mr. Wayne Forman Mrs. Deidre Hunter Mr. Shawn Hunter Mr. Steve Lucas John J. Reilly, Jr., M.D. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs & Dean, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver Mr. Ken Rickel Mrs. Stacy Mendelson Robinson Marian Rewers, M.D., Ph.D. Ex-Officio Member Mr. Joseph Smolen Mrs. Tracy van Orman Mrs. Cindy Wells Scientific Advisory Board Richard S. Abrams, MD, Director, Colorado Preventive Medicine, Rose Medical Center; Clinical Professor of Medicine UCD Mark Atkinson, PhD, Professor of Pathology & Pediatrics, Director, University of Florida Diabetes Institute Ezio Bonifacio, PhD, Professor for Preclinical Approaches to Stem Cell Therapy, Center for Regenerative Therapies, Dresden, Germany Robert Eckel, MD, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Matthias Hebrok, PhD, Professor in Residence and Director, Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco Steven Kahn, MB, ChB, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Diabetes Research Center, University of Washington

Rudolph Leibel, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Co-Director, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University Alvin Powers, MD, Professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology/Biophysics, Division Director, Vanderbilt University William Tamborlane, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine Advisory Board Sir Michael Caine Mrs. Lisa Corley Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Daly The Honorable Diana DeGette, U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado Mr. Neil Diamond Mr. Placido Domingo Mr. John Elway Mr. David Foster Mr. Kenny G Mr. David Geffen Mr. Magic Johnson Mr. Quincy Jones Ms. Sherry Lansing Mr. Jay Leno Mr. Lionel Richie Mrs. Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons Mr. George Schlatter Ms. Maria Shriver Ms. Brenda Richie Ms. Barbera Thornhill Miss Joan van Ark Mrs. Cindy Wells Mr. Gary L. Wilson

Underwriting Sponsors Dexcom Empower Medtronic Diabetes RBC Wealth Management Hyatt Regency Denver

Special Contributors 7Cellars Wines Amazing Moves Bovary & Butterfly Charming Chairs Crown Trophy Dance Trax Entertainment Denver Police Department Jerry Digney, Digney & Co. Encore Global Chris Chassen, Event Specialists Inc. Halie Behr, Behr Benefits Hats By Parker Thomas Hyatt Regency Denver Jay’s Valet Parking, Luxury Transportation, and Pedicab Services Jensen Sutta, Jensen Sutta Photography Jewels for Hope

Aaron Johnson, Johnson & Associates LimeLite360 Mark Lively & Josh Lively, Lively Productions David DiManna, Look West Inc. Minuteman Press, Aurora21 Maggie McCormick, Mgirl Graphic Design Paula Newberry & Myisha McCarthy, Newberry Brothers Proximo Spirits Chris Orwat, Pure Cinematography Republic National Distributing Company Robert Graham Studio Bradley Joseph, Silver Spur Marketing Andy Gelb, Julia Rossen & Team, SlatePR Volunteers of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation

Presenting Sponsor Dexcom

Gold Sponsors Empower Medtronic Diabetes RBC Wealth Management

Silver Sponsors Boomi GUESS Foundation Bill & Deb MacMillan Eva & David Schoonmaker

Official Media Sponsor 5280 Magazine

Gift Bag Sponsor Dependable Cleaners

Brass Ring Sponsors The Bardsley Foundation Toby Pippin & Dr. Marty Tingelhoff Dr. Michael W. Stewart & Ms. Enid Llort

Wine Sponsor 7Cellars Wines

Spirits Sponsor Proximo Spirits

Media Sponsors CBS Colorado Colorado Expression KBCO

Bronze Sponsors Abbott Anna & David Asarch Sharon Magness Blake & Ernie Blake The Corley Legacy Foundation | Lisa & Tom Corley Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine The Finch Family | The Kratz Family Drs. Satish & Kavita Garg Dr. Peter & Gabriela Gottlieb Greg & April Knott | Stuart & Jill Bombel Mary Leprino & Nancy Leprino | Mike Leprino Family Foundation MDC/ Richmond American Homes Foundation Jeff & Stacy Robinson Shelly & Rick Sapkin Sofwave Cindy & Randy Wells and Family Steve & Claudine Woodward

Patron Sponsors Anna & John J. Sie Foundation Barbara Davis Center Barbara Davis Center, Pediatric Clinic Beds-N-Biscuits | Bruce Miller The Behm Family David, Vicki, Emilie & Candance Block; Block & Company, Inc. Realtors; and the Emilie Rosebud Diabetes Research Foundation from Kansas City, MO Bow River Capital Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP The Chotin Foundation & Family Cigna Dalyla & Stephen Creaghe The Dahab Family Lindsey & Stanton Dodge David & Kathleen Dunn First American State Bank | Gruber Commercial Real Estate Dr. Dan & Julie Feiten Russ & Sally Frerichs Satish Garg, MD, Barbara Davis Center Taylor & Katie Grassby Walnut Range Farms on behalf of Mary & Greg Hegemann Dr. Makala Hubbell The Hutchison Family Bob & Nancy Koontz The Lucas Family Magnetic Capital Edie Marks & Friends Melissa & Brad McQueen 22

Metalmark Fine Jewelry NexGen Resources | Judy & Charlie McNeil Adam & Jill Price | Everest Group, Keller William Downtown Mark & Sarah Reynolds Judy Robins The Smethills Family Spencer Fane, LLP | Ellen Stewart & Donald Vancil Leigh Sullivan & Travis Plakke Ryder Terry’s Family UMB Bank University of Colorado School of Medicine Tandem Diabetes Care Tracy & Cameron van Orman Volunteers of America Colorado

Contributions Sue Anschutz Rogers Joni Beal Jenna Eisenberg-Magriso & Haim Magriso Austin & JoAnn Dunn Martha & Cliff Eisenberg Karis & Mark B. Faust Margot Gilbert Frank Reginald Gray Kathy & Robert Klugman Dr. Richard D. Krugman Dr. Francisco Leon Marion & Brent Neiser Essie L. Perlmutter Maureen & Jim Rose Gary & Joanne Shoun Iris & Michael Smith

Live Auction Donors Thank you to our Live Auction Donors Barry Manilow & Westgate Las Vegas The Corley Family The Little Nell Hotel Rancho Valencia Resort Trice Jewelers

Silent Auction Donors

7Cellars Wines 801 Chophouse AC Hotel Denver Downtown Acrobat Agri Beef Company Alice & Olivia American Furniture Warehouse American Paintball Coliseum Andy Grammar Archery Summit AreaEdit Arthur Murray Dance Center Artisan Center artSPARK Creative Studio Bacon Social House Badger Balm BEAUTY by BUFORD BHU Foods Big 5 Sporting Goods Big Red F Restaurant Group Block & Company, Inc., Realtors Bo Lings Bradford Renaissance Portraits Brewhop Trolley Candeeland Kids Carole Bayer Sager Casa Tua Cattivella CBS Colorado Charles and Sharon Kamen Children’s Diabetes Foundation Christopher Martin Gallery Cindy Acy CLFS Equities, LLLP

Clive Davis Club Monaco Colorado Athletic Club Colorado Avalanche Colorado Rapids Curious Theatre Company David Edward Byrd de iniguez David Foster Deborah A. Pattillo Dennis Estes Denver Art Museum Denver Broncos Football Club Denver Center for the Performing Arts Denver Divers Denver Marriott Tech Center Denver Museum of Nature and Science Diane Keaton Duality Duke Beardsley Studio Echo Canyon River Expeditions Edible Beats Ellen Robinson Enstrom Candies Fairmont Century Plaza Fluff Bar Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Francisco Leon Garden of the Gods Club and Resort Gary Lichtenstein Editions Gary Sinise Foundation George Schlatter Golden Goose Good Dee’s Baking Mix Company

Silent Auction Donors, Cont’d. Gram & Dun Greg & Mary Hegemann GUESS Hafner Vineyards Hopdoddy Burger Bar Hotel Bel-Air Hyatt Regency Denver Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hydrate IV Bar Inner Strength Pilates James Cole Winery Jane Seymour Jay R. Davidson Jazmine Beauty Jellycat Inc. Jiang Photography JING Restaurant Denver Joe Smolen John Legend Josh Groban Judy McNeil Katharine McPhee Kathy Finley KBCO FM 97.3 Laws Whiskey House Le Meridien Denver Downtown Link x Lou Little Kitchen Academy Denver 9 + CO Los Angeles Rams Lynn L. Kitt Made in Kansas City Marie Osmond Mariel Boutique Mario Lopez Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Maui Jim Sunglasses McNeil Designer Portraits Metalmark Fine Jewelry Michael Reinstein Michelle & Russell Gruber Mile High Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room Mr. Chow Beverly Hills Museum of Contemporary Art Denver My Little Zone Nambé Napa Valley Bike Tours National Western Stock Show & Rodeo

Neil Diamond Neiman Marcus Denver Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills Newberry Brothers Florist Norman Seef Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Olive & June Opera Colorado Oscar de la Renta Oster Jewelers Paramount Pictures Perseverance Piotr Powietrzynski Prime Volleyball Academy REO Speedwagon Robbins Family Rodizio Grill Roots Sarah Butler Shane Hendryson Shari Wilkins Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Sixty Ink Smoothe Denver Med Spa Sprout’s Farmers Market Sticky Fingers Cooking Stiletto Entertainment Stitch Boutique of Denver Strater Hotel StretchLab LoHi Susan Burgamy Suzanne Somers Swallow Hill Music Sweet Action Sylvia Huml T1 Designs Tegan & Ollie The Beverly Hills Hotel The Beverly Hilton The Broad Museum The Golden Bear, Inc. The Kitchen American Bistro The Limelight Hotel Denver The Melting Pot Littleton The Mining Exchange - A Wyndham Grand Hotel The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills The Phoenician 25

Silent Auction Donors, Cont’d. TCL Chinese Theatres Ticketmaster Timeless MedSpa Total Body Wellness Usher Vineyard Vines Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Wallaroo Hat Company Warrior Challenge Arena Waterworks Car Wash Webb Simpson Wines For Humanity WoosterScott.com XIV Karats Ltd. Zane’s Italian Bistro

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2023 Committees Chairman Dana Davis

Honorary Chairman Dana Davis

Honorary Co-Chairs Senator Michael F. Bennet & Susan Daggett Congresswoman Diana DeGette & Lino Lipinsky de Orlov The Honorable Michael B. Hancock Senator John Hickenlooper & Mrs. Robin Hickenlooper Governor Jared Polis & Mr. Marlon Reis

Dinner Committee Dr. & Mrs. Richard Abrams Zach Albrecht & Emilie Block Anna & David Asarch Sharon Magness Blake & Ernie Blake Doug Carlson Robin D. Chotin Lisa & Tom Corley Catherine Davis Gregg Davis Jack Davis Jensen Davis John & Jordan Davis Whitney Davis White & Luke White Pam & Ed Diamond Lindsey & Stanton Dodge Dennis Estes Cindy Farber Kathy Finley Wayne Forman & Liz Wald Marivi & Andy Garcia Trish & Ken Green Russell & Michelle Gruber Conor & Harper Hall

Patrick Hamill Shane Hendryson & Anastasia Henry A. Barry & Arlene Hirschfeld The Huml Family Shawn & Deidre Hunter Gail & George Johnson Bradley Joseph Mary Leprino Nancy Leprino Angela S. Lieurance Bill & Deb MacMillan Sharon Maffei Bonnie & David Mandarich Edie Marks Judy & Charlie McNeil Mr. & Mrs. Joel Miller Neil & Barb Oberfeld Ms. Deana Perlmutter Ms. Toby Pippin & Dr. Marty Tingelhoff Joanna S. Poitier John J. Reilly, Jr. & Lise Woodward Ms. Ellen Robinson Stacy & Jeff Robinson Shelly & Rick Sapkin Dr. Michael & Lyn Schaffer John Sheridan & Andi Leahey Ms. Leigh Sullivan Analicia & Richard Thackray Geoff & Jennifer Thomas Darryl Traweek Tracy & Cameron van Orman Cindy & Randy Wells Jane Booke & Gary Wilson Steve & Claudine Woodward

Carousel Committee

Fadi & Gina Abou-Jaoude Dr. G. Todd Alonso Gleneen & Joe Brienza Dr. & Mrs. Peter Chase Dr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Daniels Jay & Kristina Davidson Missy Christie de Koning Andrea & Alan Fey Larry & Lori Finch Dr. Gregory Forlenza & Ms. Tania Stewart Christina & Charles Foster

Russ & Sally Frerichs Dr. Peter & Gabriela Gottlieb Katie & Taylor Grassby Warren & Helen Hanks Ole & Marty Jensen C. David & Nanette Kikumoto Lynn Luce Kitt Robert & Cheryl Lebsock Bonnie Neiheisel & Michael Barone Sally & Gary Newcomb Bill & Brenda Neyman Dr. Anne Peters & Eric Roth Aaron & Nikki Rea Drs. Arleta & Marian Rewers Eva Schoonmaker Holly & Michael Scott Lori Sussel & John-Charles Lathrop Dr. & Mrs. Kelly Tisher Frank & Lori Visciano Dr. & Mrs. Paul and Romita Wadwa Mrs. Jane Weingarten

Auction Committee Emilie Block Sunny Brownstein Doug Carlson Dennis Estes Kathy Finley Michelle Gruber Sylvia Huml Bradley Joseph Angela S. Lieurance Shelley Lucas Judy McNeil Amie Morozs Barbara Oberfeld Stacy M. Robinson Kiha Sutta

Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes T

he Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) stands as one of the world’s largest specialized centers dedicated to research and care for type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children and adults. Within its confines, clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic biomedical scientists collaborate to discover the most effective treatments, preventative measures, and a cure for type 1 diabetes.

Clinical Care The Center provides state-of-the-art care for nearly 8,000 children and adults with diabetes. The Barbara Davis Center’s clinics extend comprehensive education and support to patients and their families. They also offer specialized programs, including the Pregnancy and Diabetes Clinic, the Hispanic/Latino Diabetes Care Program, and an exemplary Telehealth initiative. Additionally, the BDC provides T1D care for the diabetes and endocrine program at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which currently holds the impressive ranking of number four in the nation according to US News & World Report. • The Barbara Davis Center provides care for over 90% of Colorado’s children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes • Patients from 46 out of 50 US states receive care at the Barbara Davis Center • Patients from more than 33 countries seek care at the Barbara Davis Center • 75% of pediatric patients employ insulin pumps, and 85% utilize continuous glucose monitors • Over 55% of adult patients make use of insulin pumps, while 75% rely on continuous glucose monitors • Barbara Davis Center clinics see more than 600 new patients (children and adults) annually

Prevention and Early Detection The BDC prevention team is dedicated to preventing type 1 diabetes and stopping disease progression by preserving insulin production before and after diagnosis. The BDC is one of the top recruiting type 1 diabetes TrialNet Clinical Centers and was involved in the TrialNet study that led to the FDA approval of the first immunomodulatory drug for type 1 diabetes, Tzield. Since the approval of Tzield for delaying onset of stage three type 1 diabetes in November 2022, we opened an early type 1 diabetes clinic to identify individuals eligible for treatment. Individuals with islet autoimmunity and concern for dysglycemia are offered metabolic staging, and if confirmed at stage two type 1 diabetes, treatment with Tzield infusions. These 14-day infusions are done in the BDC Immunotherapeutic Infusion Center under the supervision of experienced nurses, NPs and MDs.

Panther Program The Panther Program®, is based out of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, was founded by Laurel Messer, PhD and currently led by Cari Berget, RN, MPH, CDCES. The Panther Program® leverages the experience of their team’s certified diabetes care and education specialists, endocrinologists, and researchers to distill down the most vital information needed for healthcare professionals to understand and

work with diabetes devices. The Panther team collectively has over 100 years of experience with insulin pumps, CGMs, and automated insulin delivery devices. The Panther Program® was named as a nod to the legacy of diabetes education at the BDC and the Pink Panther book series.

Research The Barbara Davis Center’s research endeavors encompass the exploration of type 1 diabetes causes, early autoimmunity detection, prevention, and timely intervention. Clinical faculty members at the BDC are actively devising fresh strategies and treatments to enhance patient care outcomes. These encompass preventative measures for complications arising from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Noteworthy Clinical Research The Barbara Davis Center investigators consistently contribute to expanding knowledge about T1D identification, causation, treatment, and outcomes. Some recent achievements include: • BDC investigators were actively involved in clinical trials pivotal for FDA approval of therapies and devices, including five hybrid closed-loop insulin dosing systems, as well as new drugs including insulin FiAsp, insulin Lyumjev, Weekly basal insulin, Inhaled insulin (Afrezza), hepatic directed insulin (lysosome) and nasal glucagon (Baqsimi) • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) rates at diabetes diagnosis among children have risen to 59% (2017) and over 60% during the COVID-19 pandemic • Enteroviral infections serve as predictors of islet autoimmunity • Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) study reveals early T1D in 1% of Denver children and undiagnosed celiac disease in 2% • Teplizumab treatment may delay the need for insulin up to 1-2 years in people with early stage (antibody positive) type 1 diabetes

Key Basic Science Research The Barbara Davis Center secured the competitive NIH P30 Diabetes Research Center award in 2020, providing core resources, enrichment programs, and pilot & feasibility grants to facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers in diabetes and related areas of endocrinology and metabolism. The BDC’s pivotal contributions to high-profile studies centered on the pancreatic islet in T1D include: • Discovery that methyldopa inhibits diabetes-specific activation of HLA-DQ8 molecules • Elucidation of RNA processing’s role in regulating islet function in T1D • Development of insulin B-chain fragments as superagonists for T cells in T1D • Novel techniques to enhance maturation and functionality of human stem cell-derived beta cells • Modulation of T1D progression through CAR T cells targeting a pathogenic MHC Class II peptide complex • In vitro generation of thymic epithelial cells to model T1D autoimmunity • Utilization of novel technologies to identify new biomarkers for early T1D prediction • Leadership and Service Centers • BDC investigators actively participate in planning and leadership committees for esteemed organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes, Keystone Research Symposia, nPOD, and the T1D Exchange Clinic Registry The Barbara Davis Center’s Research Division offers cytometry and islet preparation services to diabetes researchers across the CU campus. The Molecular Biology Service Center provides fundamental molecular biology support, DNA sequencing, cell line authentication, and mycoplasma testing. The microscopy program, established in 2019, grants access to equipment and expertise for enhanced visualization of tissues affected by T1D. In 2021, the BDC played a role in initiating a human organoid core to facilitate the study of T1D’s impact on human tissues. The CAP & CLIA certified Autoantibody/HLA Service Center conducts studies involving assays for islet autoantibodies and markers of other autoimmune disorders, including celiac and Addison’s disease. This laboratory serves as the core facility for numerous national and international trials focused on preventing type 1 diabetes.

Education The Barbara Davis Center offers an exceptional training environment for developing physician-scientists, clinicians, and basic science researchers. Faculty members extend research and clinical training opportunities to young investigators worldwide. These opportunities encompass the highly successful T32 Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program, K12 Pediatric Endocrinologist Career Development Program, and a newly established T32 Interdisciplinary Bioengineering Research Training in Diabetes. The annual Keystone Conference remains a flagship event for continuing medical education (CME) in Diabetes Management for the past over 30 years. Regularly attended by over 550 US and international participants, this conference is also attended by the US regulators (FDA) and members from other nonprofit organizations like NIH, Helmsley Trust, JDRF and ADA.” It serves as a valuable platform for education and networking with other providers and educators in the field of diabetes. The Barbara Davis Center is led by a distinguished team including Marian Rewers, MD, PhD, Executive Director; Paul Wadwa, MD, Director of Pediatric Diabetes Division; Satish Garg, MD, Director of Adult Diabetes Division; Lori Sussel, PhD, Director of Basic and Translational Research Division; and Janet Snell-Bergeon, PhD, Director of Clinical Epidemiology Division. For more information, visit the website: www.barbaradaviscenter.org.

Children’s Diabetes Foundation Making an Impact Through Fundraising

stablished in 1977, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) serves as the fundraising arm for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) located in Aurora, Colorado. The Barbara Davis Center caters to nearly 8,000 patients, engaging in extensive research focused on finding a cure for diabetes via stem cell therapy and other methodologies. Additionally, the Center delves into diabetes technology, complications, prevention, and management. A noteworthy 40% of BDC patients lack insurance coverage or are underinsured, while 35% live at or below the poverty threshold. Funding from the Children’s Diabetes Foundation not only supports these patients and BDC initiatives but also fuels CDF programs. The physicians at the Barbara Davis Center possess a distinctive vantage point on this condition, enabling them to observe every facet of it up close. This proximity frequently sparks innovative research concepts that might not secure grants without prior evidence of success from other studies. In instances where grant funding is unavailable, such research can stall. However, at the BDC, physicians benefit from the financial support of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. This backing empowers them to bring these projects to fruition or generate preliminary results essential for progressing to the next phase and obtaining grants. This facilitates the efficient advancement of the field of research. Managing diabetes and acquiring necessary supplies amount to a staggering $20,000 per year, a financial burden that can devastate families. These supplies are imperative, as individuals with type 1 diabetes cannot survive without insulin. The Helping Hand program steps in to aid financially challenged families by providing essential diabetes supplies, appointments, education, and technology required to effectively manage type 1 diabetes. Furthermore, the program extends assistance for ambulance transportation, hospital bills, and even monthly rent, ensuring these families can afford not only the needs of the individual with type 1 diabetes but also those of the entire family. With deep gratitude, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation acknowledges the contributions of the nearly 300 dedicated volunteers in The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. These individuals consistently offer their time and talents to bolster the Foundation’s growth. They orchestrate engaging events such as the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show, Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run, Boo Bash Halloween event, and a soccer camp for type 1 kids hosted biannually. Additionally, they set up booths at different events to spread awareness and educate the community. Undoubtedly, this volunteer group forms an integral part of CDF. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation aims to provide emotional support to families as well. Since 2016, the Foundation has been hosting monthly support groups where families can convene to discuss life with type 1 diabetes. Individuals with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to experience depression. Offering them a platform to communicate with others who understand their experiences can be transformative. Presently, CDF hosts two support groups – one in the Denver Metro area and another online. These groups facilitate open discussions about the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes.

Earlier this year, the sixth annual EPIC Diabetes Conference took place. This one-day patient conference was designed for individuals living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, along with their friends, family, and caregivers. Attendees engaged in sessions and directly connected with leading endocrinologists and diabetes specialists from Colorado. Attendees overwhelmingly expressed their satisfaction and appreciation, grateful for the sense of shared experience in dealing with the condition. Continuing its commitment, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation collaborates with the Barbara Davis Center in hosting the Ways to Achieve Targets in Diabetes Care Conference (ATDC), held annually in Keystone, Colorado. The 33rd annual ATDC brought together over 400 healthcare professionals from 40 states and six countries for a four-day span. The conference aimed to impart the most current insights into diabetes care, technology, and research to enhance patient care. Presently, there exists widespread naivety about diabetes and the daily challenges faced by individuals living with the condition. CDF remains resolute in raising awareness and educating the public to dispel misconceptions. The goal is to eradicate statements like, “You have diabetes because you ate too much sugar,” or, “You can’t eat that.” These stereotypes persist in the public consciousness despite their inaccuracy. By sharing the authentic experiences of those with type 1 diabetes, the aim is to bridge this knowledge gap and extend support to those living with the condition. The uniqueness of the Barbara Davis Center lies in its comprehensive approach to patient care. Within its walls, patients can access a diverse array of professionals, including doctors, physicians, nutritionists, social workers, psychologists, prescription managers, scientific researchers, and more. This integrated approach ensures every aspect of a patient’s diabetes care is addressed comprehensively. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation proudly raises funds for this remarkable facility, which is making a profound impact in the realm of diabetes.

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts the body’s ability to convert food into energy. The condition affects over 37 million individuals in the United States, with around 1.6 million having type 1 diabetes (T1D). Formerly referred to as childhood or juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes often emerges in children, teenagers, and young adults, though it can manifest at any age. Approximately 1.5 million Americans, or about 6.9 percent, are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes annually, and this figure is on the rise. You’re likely familiar with insulin and glucose, but how do they function? Following a meal, the body breaks down food into glucose (sugar) and nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. This leads to an increase in blood sugar levels, prompting the pancreas to release insulin. In people with diabetes, the body either cannot produce enough insulin or does not respond to it effectively. Consequently, sugar remains in the bloodstream instead of entering cells, where it’s utilized as energy. As a result, individuals with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin regularly to counteract high blood sugar levels. This involves multiple doses of insulin administered throughout the day, either through an insulin pump worn on the body or by injections. While these measures are beneficial for maintaining stable

blood sugar levels, they are not foolproof. Effective diabetes management encompasses numerous factors, including diet, physical activity, hormonal changes, stress levels, and more. Another significant concern for individuals with diabetes is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which is a side effect of the medications used to manage this disease. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include blurry vision, trembling, sweating, impaired speech, irritability, drowsiness, and disoriented behavior. In severe cases, very low blood sugar can lead to unconsciousness or seizures, posing immediate danger or death. Regrettably, there is currently no cure for diabetes. Once diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, individuals will have the condition for life unless a cure is discovered. The risk of developing diabetes is higher than that of most other chronic illnesses. It’s estimated that someone new is diagnosed with diabetes approximately every 17 seconds in the Unites States. Due to these challenges, the Barbara Davis Center remains dedicated to enhancing diabetes care and actively seeking a cure for type 1 diabetes. Many of us may remember the movie “Steel Magnolias” released over 30 years ago (1989), where Julia Roberts plays the role of someone with type 1 diabetes. Most women with T1D were discouraged from becoming pregnant due to poor maternal and fetal outcomes. Fortunately, we have come a long way in the past 30 years with the availability of many new insulin analogs (long-acting and rapidacting insulins) and other technological advances that include continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and development of automatic insulin delivery systems (AID).

The Cost of Diabetes When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the start-up education and appointment fees can be $5,000.

INSULIN Insulin is necessary for a person with T1D to survive. Although current monthly insulin can cost up to $1,200/month, starting in 2022 Colorado House Bill 21-1307 created an insulin affordability program which caps prices at $100/ month for each basal or prandial insulin.

MULTIPLE DAILY INJECTION (MDI) INSULIN THERAPY MDI therapy typically consists of three or more insulin injections per day. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) allow a patient’s glucose values to be monitored every five minutes, improving glucose control and reducing hypoglycemia, especially at night. Total annual cost of MDI can exceed $8,000 per year. Total cost of MDI during pregnancy can exceed $11,000. $1,300 $2,500 $3,000 $1,200 $300

4-5 clinical visits/year (including eye exam) Insulin & Glucagon CGM (can cost between $1,000-$5,000) CGM Supplies (sensors, transmitters) Labs

$8,300

Total Annual Cost (MDI)

MDI During Pregnancy $4,500 1-2 clinical visits/month (including eye visits) $1,875 Insulin & Glucagon $3,000 CGM (can cost between 1,000-$5,000) $900 CGM Supplies (sensors, transmitters) $1,000 Labs $11,275

Total Annual Cost (MDI)

INSULIN PUMP THERAPY Insulin pumps (a preferred therapy for T1D) allow a patient to get a catheter every 2-3 days instead of injecting multiple times a day and can give small doses to manage type 1 diabetes more minutely. The startup costs for an insulin pump and supplies can be $5,000 - $8,000 depending on the pump. Total cost for insulin pump therapy can exceed $11,000 per year. $1,300 $1,500 $5,500 $3,500 $700

4 visits/year (including eye visit) Insulin & Glucagon Insulin Pump ($4,500 - $6,500) Insulin Pump Supplies (infusion lines, syringes, batteries) Labs

$12,500

Total Annual Cost

DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS When the body does not have enough insulin, blood sugars are too high and ketones build up on the blood stream. A person with diabetes may go into a dangerous physical state known as diabetic ketoacidosis and coma (the most common cause of death in the past). A hospital stay for this can easily cost over $10,000 per day.

GLUCAGON If blood sugars are too low, a patient may go unconscious, have a seizure, or in extreme cases, die. Glucagon kits (injectable or nasal glucagon) are the last resort to save a patient when they are not able to chew or swallow carbs and sugars to raise their blood sugar. These kits cost $300 per year and need to be replaced every 12 months.

MEANWHILE, WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A CURE… Stem cell research is looking incredibly promising in regard to a cure, but $40,000 is required to produce enough beta cells for one patient. $75,000 and above will support a post-doctoral fellow for one year at the Barbara Davis Center. $100,000 and above is needed to pilot a new, groundbreaking research project for one year.

TRAINING NEW DOCTORS (Diabetes fellowship for one year) There is a dire need of doctors who are trained to care for individuals with diabetes. The BDC and University of Colorado started a one year diabetes fellowship program four years ago. Cost is around $100,000 per fellow for one year

Advancements of Diabetes Care and Research WHERE WE STARTED • • • • • • •

Urine glucose and ketone testing was the only method to monitor diabetes control levels and it was far from accurate. Back in 1978 diabetes affected more than 10 million Americans. 1 million whom had juvenile diabetes. Diabetes was the third leading cause of death. Complications such as loss of limbs, end-stage kidney disease, and blindness were thought to be inevitable. A person with diabetes must avoid pure sugar foods and observe a low-fat diet in 1978. Young women with type 1 were discouraged to become pregnant due to poor health outcomes for mother and the baby. We had no idea how to predict who will develop type 1 diabetes.

WHERE WE ARE •

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Type 1 diabetes patients use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that report glucose readings every one-five minute(s), which can be read on smartphones, smart watches, and shared with family members. In 2023, diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans. 1.6 million whom have type 1 diabetes. Diabetes dropped to #8 on the list of leading cause of death in the United States of America. There is no strong evidence that a low carb diet is safe or beneficial for people with type 1 diabetes. Youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are twice as likely to suffer from depression and up to four times as likely to experience disordered eating – this has not changed over the past 40 years. Everyday women with type 1 diabetes can have healthy pregnancies and create families of happy, healthy children. FDA approval of the first immunomodulatory drug for type 1 diabetes, Teplizumab (Tzield), to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in people with stage 2 (early stage with positive antibodies) type 1 diabetes. We can accurately predict who will develop type 1 diabetes. Those at the highest risk can receive monoclonal antibody (Tzield) to delay insulin need by 3 years, on average.

WHERE WE ARE GOING • • • • •

Within the next year, a continuous glucose monitor will be able to report both glucose and ketone levels continuously up to 15 days. We will better understand how to prevent the autoimmune attack on insulin-producing cells before it happens. How we will block and/or reverse an active autoimmune destruction of insulin. Develop better HCL systems that may be a fully Closed-Loop system. Replace destroyed beta cells with alternative sources of insulin-producing cells while protecting them from autoimmunity.

2023 Carousel Ball Advocates Walker Aikman Walker is 12 years old and in 7th grade. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was age five. She loves to dance ballet, cook, draw, be around any and all animals, and spend time with her friends. She spends every summer in Maine playing in the water, building campfires, and shining her light on her East Coast family. When she grows up, she wants to be a chemist or run an animal rescue. She wishes people knew more about T1D, especially that it’s not contagious. Mia Behm Mia is 10 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for nearly two years. Mia enjoys swim team, softball, basketball, hanging out with her friends and playing with her dogs.

Anna Belz Anna is six years old and has had diabetes for three years. Anna loves school, playing soccer, skiing, crafts and her family and friends.

Mari Bolton Mari is six years old and has had type 1 diabetes for less than a year. Mari plays lacrosse, tennis, piano, and chess.

Emma Dahab Emma is eight years old and was diagnosed with type 1 when she was two years of age. Emma loves rainbows. Emma loves to ski, draw, play soccer, and have fun. Emma loves her family and her dog Finley. Brody Gouker Brody is 10 years old and in 5th grade. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2021. Brody loves anything and everything to do with football. He is the Denver Broncos #1 fan. He is an incredible friend and family member, especially to his sister and best friend Everly, who also has type 1 diabetes. When Brody grows up, he wishes to be a pro football player and to be voted ‘Man of the Year’ for being a role model to other type 1’s.

Everly Gouker Everly is nine years old and in the 4th grade. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was age two. She loves to play soccer, swim, run track and anything else in the spirit of competition. Her favorite things to do include anything with her best buddy and brother, Brody, who is also type 1. When Everly grows up she hopes to be a scientist and wishes to invent insulin pods which are small and painless to apply. Maisie Hamilton Maisie Hamilton is nine years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2022 when she was eight years of age. Maisie loves ballet, and any kind of dancing and singing!

Ellie Hampton Ellie is 11 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for five years. She enjoys participating in tumbling, volleyball, softball and 4-H. When Ellie grows up she hopes to become a pediatric endocrinology nurse to help kids that are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Henley Harris Henley is seven years old and was diagnosed at the age of two. Henley loves to play with her older sister, who supports her in all diabetes things. Henley’s favorite things to do are color, build with Legos, ski, and play putt-putt golf.

Sarah Hathaway Sarah is 14 years old and was diagnosed in February 2021. Sarah enjoys being a member of her Scouts BSA Troop, running on the cross-country team for her high school, mountain biking, camping, and traveling.

Frankie Hodgson Frankie is nine years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was two years of age. Frankie has broken her arm three times, because she is a daredevil. Frankie is on the swim team and her favorite stroke is butterfly. Frankie uses a DIY loop to manage her diabetes.

Hadley Huml Hadley is six years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was five years old. Hadley also has celiac disease but has learned that being different makes her special. Hadley is excited to be a CDF Advocate to teach people about T1D! Keaston Isakson Keaton is 12 years old and has had type 1 diabetes since he was two years of age. Keaton is a straight A student and loves to volunteer with his friends. Keaton serves as student leadership with his church and plays a lot of tennis and lacrosse. Keaton loves being a CDF Advocate because he gets to raise awareness, help fund research towards finding a cure, and meet incredible people and friends along the way. Izzabella Jones Izzabella is 13 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for three years. Izzabella spends her time playing competitive tennis, camping and cuddling with her diabetic alert dog Keeva. Hailey Kiker Hailey is 11 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was two years of age. Hailey likes playing softball, swimming, playing volleyball, and doing musical theatre and is passionate about reading and creating art. Hailey is very open about having type 1, so that her friends and the world around her can understand the complexity of this disease. Learning to think like a pancreas has become her superpower.

Marissa Lucero Marissa is nine years old and has had diabetes for three and a half years. Marissa enjoys arts and crafts, dancing, playing outside with her brother and baking!

Chesney Martin Chesney is nine years old and has been a T1D Warrior for seven years. Chesney loves traveling - especially to the beach, and recently fell in love with tubing on a lake. She is a big fan of skiing in the mountains, reading comic books and playing basketball, golf, and soccer. She hopes to one day find a cure and continue to break barriers!

Kelsie Peterson Kelsie is 10 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for nearly four years. Kelsie enjoys dancing, skiing and trying out new sports such as soccer and softball.

Margot Rea Margot is 14 years old and has had type 1 diabetes since age two. Margot loves to take her dog on walks and spend as much time as she can with her family. Margot plays club and high school volleyball. Margot loves to bake anything she can decorate! She loves to do math and science in school.

Sophia Reynolds Sophia is 10 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for 5 years. Sophia loves horseback riding and playing hockey. Sophia doesn’t remember life without T1D and would like to help those living with T1D realize they can do anything they want in life!

Makenli Schoonover Makenli is 11 years old and has had diabetes for almost a year. Makenli loves to hang out with friends, go shopping and she loves to sleep. She also has a lab puppy named Bubbles that they are training to be a service dog someday!

Keller Sears Keller Sears is 14 years old and has had type 1 diabetes for 5 years. Keller likes basketball and being with friends and family. He hopes that in the future he goes to the NBA and he hopes for a cure for type 1.

Emerson Weis Emerson is nine years old and has had diabetes for six years. Emerson enjoys playing soccer, swimming, baking, and playing with her dog and brother.

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IN HONOR OF GREGORY FORLENZA, MD for his knowledge, compassion, and tireless devotion to improving the lives of children with type 1 diabetes Greg, you, along with your colleagues at the Barbara Davis Center and the amazing team at the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, make this world a better place.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. SATISH GARG ON THE FOUNDERS AWARD! We salute your dedication and commitment to advance the care of people living with type 1 diabetes. Your relentless pursuit of cutting edge technologies and therapeutics for the treatment of diabetes is recognized locally, nationally and globally. This is an incredible milestone and you deserve the spotlight to celebrate the moment! Pediatric Clinical Division Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

My Darling Dana, Proud: feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of the achievements, qualities, or possessions of someone with whom one is closely associated, glad, happy, delighted, joyful, overjoyed, thrilled, well pleased, satisfied, gratified, content, appreciative. I am so proud of you and all that you have done and continue to do for diabetes. You are all of these things and so much more. Your dedication, your quiet strength and determination give hope to so many. Your leadership and enthusiasm in heading the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, and your positive spirit rally the team of CDF who give so generously of their time, and talent. Dana, you are a very special person that does very special work—all the wonderful things you do, the wonderful people that you attract, to giving everybody a perfect chance to have healthy, happy productive lives. I am so proud of you my daughter Dana of all the things you have accomplished and continue to accomplish, I am so sorry that you had been stricken with this illness, but you have become such an inspiration to so many. Your dad and I are so proud of our little girl. With so much love and admiration, Love, Mom

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In honor of JJ whom we've witnessed struggle with type 1 diabetes but with the help and guidance of the Barbara Davis Center staff has grown into a loving, caring, brilliant young man.

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Thank you Dr. Satish Garg for 35+ years of service at the BDC!

Peter, Aaron, Viral, Sarit, Kaan, Zehra, Rachel, Hal, Della, Sandy, Christie, Lisa, Emily, Liz, Kelly, Dawn, Anne, Olivia, Ale, Amanda, Lubna, Ryan, Henon, Gurleen, Carly, Emma, & Matthew “Satish is a force of nature. His drive, work ethic, and passion for what he does has made such a difference for his patients, the Barbara Davis Center, and for the diabetes world at large. Satish has helped make caring for our patients lightyears beyond what it was when he entered the field. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!!” Peter Gottlieb, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine “Your vision to build a clinic for young adults living with type 1 diabetes to grow with is truly inspirational. As the Clinic evolved, it now serves as a worldwide example for how to best care for adults living with type 1 diabetes.” Aaron Michels, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine “Dr. Garg’s dedication to patients is real and was displayed during the COVID-19 lockdown. He went to the office every day during the lockdown to ensure that a doctor was always available to help new onset patients.” Sandy Nicholls, Adult Clinic Business Manager “When I joined the BDC Adult Clinic in 1995, we were a small team of six and have evolved to over thirty healthcare professionals and staff through Dr. Garg’s compassion and dedication to patients’ diabetes care and clinical research. (Dawn, I need to dictate something to you!)” Dawn White, Administrative Assistant III

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DYLAN, YOU HAVE MANAGED T1D WITH COURAGE, STRENGTH, FAITH, AND PERSEVERANCE. YOU AMAZE AND INSPIRE US AND WE COULDN’T BE MORE PROUD OF YOU. THANK YOU TO THE AMAZING STAFF AND DOCTORS AT THE BDC—WE COULDN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

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Congratulations to Dr. Garg and the Smolens on this well-deserved honor. Your commitment and dedication to the Barbara Davis Center is an inspiration, and we are grateful for all that you do. -Jeff & Stacy Robinson

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To all honorees and award winners—your steadfast dedication to support, research, education and care centered around children’s diabetes is admirable.

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Dear Satish, Kavita and family, What a well-deserved honor and we are so proud of all that you have accomplished!! May you continue to drive our field forward to improve the lives of those with diabetes for many more years to come! With great admiration and love, Peter, Gabriela and the entire Gottlieb family 79

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Type 1 Diabetes hold him back! He is a rockstar student, athlete, brother, son and grandson. Thank you to the Barbara Davis Center for supporting us as we support Ben!

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Thank you Barbara Davis Center and Dr. Satish Garg for helping me the last 33 years! I am blessed with the care and compassion you always share!

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Thank you for being the best of the best doctors and for giving me a good and active life at age 78 after 47 years with diabetes. Thank you also for your many years of groundbreaking research that has enhanced the health of your patients and the national and international reputation of BDC. With much appreciation, Cathy Stricklin Krendl

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Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances... Viktor E. Frankl

Dana

You exhibit consistent strength & grace, never letting things stop you. You set the bar high for yourself and others and I am consistently amazed by your attitude and your commitment to helping those around you. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is blessed to have you as its leader, and I am blessed to have you as my friend. Congratulations on another successful year! Love,

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