Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show
March 6
We hope you had a wonderful time at the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show, connecting with Slover’s Heroes and enjoying the stunning Marc Bouwer fashion show! With 575 guests in attendance, we are thrilled to share that the event raised over $360,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, live and silent auctions, and the special appeal.
On behalf of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF) and The Guild of CDF, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Your incredible support and generosity have made this event truly unforgettable. Thanks to you, the proceeds from this extraordinary afternoon will go directly toward supporting vital patient care programs at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
We cannot thank you enough for being a part of this special occasion and for helping make a lasting impact on the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes.
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FEATURED FASHION DESIGNER
For over four decades, legendary fashion designer Marc Bouwer has made fashion history on runways and red carpets. Marc is known for his memorable, dramatic, glamorous gowns that have created so many timeless fashion moments. His style is distinct and timeless: lush colors, plunging necklines, and daring slits, inspired by his love for cinema classics.
T1D CHANGEMAKER AWARD
The T1D Changemaker Award is presented to Judy McNeil, an extraordinary individual, who has dedicated over two decades to volunteering with The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the type 1 diabetes community. Judy has shown unparalleled commitment by not only offering her time, energy, and resources, but by significantly shaping the community through various initiatives. These include chairing the Boo Bash Halloween party, serving as the Historian for The Guild, and spearheading the renowned Brass Ring Luncheon baskets. Judy’s leadership and tireless efforts serve as an inspiring example to shape a stronger, more supportive community for all.
JUDY MCNEIL, HONOREE
Judy McNeil, a proud Colorado native, grew up in the suburbs of Denver and attended Englewood High School before graduating from the University of Northern Colorado. Judy has dedicated herself fully to her family, embracing her role as a stay-at-home mother. She believes that no external success can outweigh the importance of nurturing a strong home. This choice allowed her to give back to her community with dedication and heart. For over 25 years, Judy has been passionately involved with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, highlighted by her remarkable 18-year tradition of creating the signature auction baskets for the Brass Ring Luncheon. She has also played various supportive roles with The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, currently serving as the Guild Historian.
MICHAEL SPENCER, HOST
You can catch Michael Spencer anchoring CBS News Colorado at five, six and ten every weeknight alongside his co-anchor Karen Leigh. Michael joined CBS Colorado as Sports Anchor in June of 2016 and made the switch to the news desk in April of 2023. His first assignment for CBS Colorado was at The White House covering the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos as they celebrated their Super Bowl victory with President Obama. During his career in sports Michael has covered the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Colorado Avalanche run to the Stanley Cup Final.
Michael graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 and started his broadcasting career in Midland, Texas covering the Friday Night Lights of high school football. After Midland, Michael moved to Amarillo, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee before arriving in Colorado. Michael is married to his wife Hailey, and the couple have one daughter. Michael and Hailey enjoy being involved in the community. In addition to his role with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and serving as emcee for the Brass Ring Luncheon, Michael has served as the emcee for the Donor Alliance Donor Dash for the past several years and loves being involved with non-profit organizations that make a difference in the lives of families in Colorado.
Interested in donating an item to the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show live or silent auction? Please contact Carter Nelson at Carter@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org or 303-628-5120. We are accepting baskets and items for the silent auction, bottles of wine $30 value or more for the Wine Pull, and $25-50 restaurant gift certificates for our legendary Dine ‘n Dash.
Thank You to Our Special Auction Donors
The Silent Auction is Now Open!
Check out these unique items in categories such as art & home, cuisine, children’s corner, entertainment, fashion & beauty, sports, and luxury & travel.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to Our Premier Sponsors
Thank You to Our Venue Partner
Thank You to Our Official Media Sponsor
Thank You to Our Angel Sponsors
The Corley Legacy Foundation | Lisa & Tom Corley
MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors
Arcadia Design Group
Cigna
G5 Financial Group
Joan C. Leprino Fund
Thank You to Our Official Wine Sponsor
Thank You to Our Media Partners
CBS Colorado
KBCO
Thank You to Our In-Kind Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Amanda Miller at Amanda@ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org or 303-628-5112.
Reserve an Ad in Our Program Book
Promote your business, honor Judy McNeil, or show your type 1 hero how much you admire their courage by purchasing an ad in their honor in the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show printed program! The program will be distributed to over 600 important community influencers at the event, and will also be digitized and shared on social media to over 50,000 followers across our platforms and issued to our email list!
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION
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. The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, where thousands of patients of all ages from all over the world receive the finest diabetes care available.
ABOUT THE GUILD OF THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION
The Guild is the volunteer membership group of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. The Guild’s mission is to raise funds for research, promote diabetes awareness and education, assist families in need, provide continuing education scholarships, and sponsor social activities for children and their families. Guild Members have the unique opportunity to be involved in program and event committees that make a difference in our community. Members symbolize the spirit of pulling together, accomplishing great things individually and as a team. The Guild, with dedicated members continues with fundraising efforts in the tireless fight to conquer diabetes. Since inception in 1979, The Guild has contributed more than $2 million to the Barbara Davis Center.
