What: The Carousel of Hope when: October 28, 2006 at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California why

WHAT: The Carousel of Hope

WHEN: October 28, 2006 at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California

WHY: Proceeds benefit clinical care and research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (BDC) where over 5,000 children and young adults receive specialized care. The Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s mission is to support the programs of the BDC. A portion of the event proceeds will be given to the Los Angeles chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and American Diabetes Association.

WHO: Chairman: Mrs. Barbara Davis

Honorary Co-Chairmen:

President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford

Mrs. Nancy Reagan

Honorees: Clive Davis will be honored with the Brass Ring Award
Quincy Jones will be honored with the High Hopes Award

Featured Performers: Music Director:
Barry Manilow David Foster

Kenny G

More to be announced

Master of Ceremonies: Producer:

Jay Leno George Schlatter

Program Participants:
Halle Berry

Sir Sidney Poitier

Sir Michael Caine
THE MAJOR SPONSORS: MERCEDES-BENZ USA  LEVIEV  AMERICAN AIRLINES  GUESS?, INC.  THE BEVERLY HILTON
THE COMMITTEE: The Committee is comprised of over 500 distinguished supporters including: Carole Bayer Sager & Bob Daly, Kelly & Robert Day, Ray & Ghada Irani, Joanna & Sidney Poitier, Paula & Sumner Redstone, Tom & Shelby Arnold, Marguerite & Norman Brokaw, Linda & Jerry Bruckheimer, Megan & Peter Chernin, Susan & Jonathan Dolgen, Sandy Gallin, Larry & Diedre Gordon, Berry Gordy, Camille & Kelsey Grammer, Anjelica Huston & Robert Graham, Shawn & Larry King, Anne & Arnold Kopelson, Cindra & Alan Ladd, Terry & Debbie Lanni, Ed Limato, Fay & Frank Mancuso, Paul Marciano, Kelly & Ron Meyer, Leslie Moonves & Julie Chen, Ginnie & Bob Newhart, Barbara & Don Rickles, Jolene & George Schlatter, Jane & Terry Semel, Candy Spelling, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, Elizabeth Taylor, Jamie & Steve Tisch, Alex & Arda Yemenidjian, Cynthia & Bud Yorkin, Andre Agassi & Stefanie Graf, Alec Baldwin, Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, Mr. & Mrs. Nicolas Cage, Cher, Tracy & Tony Danza, Kristin Davis, Neil Diamond, Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hilary & Haylie Duff, Clint & Dina Eastwood, Carrie Fisher, Lucy Fisher & Douglas Wick, Rick Fox, Mel & Robyn Gibson, Whoopi Goldberg, Marc Gurvitz, Terrence Howard, Sir Elton John & Mr. David Furnish, Ray Charles Leonard, Nathalie & Maurice Marciano, Penny Marshall, Pam & Ed McMahon, Kelly & Ron Meyer, Ann & Jerry Moss, Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman, Suzanne Pleshette & Tom Poston, Nicole Richie, Wanda McDaniel & Albert Ruddy, Ed & Danna Ruscha, Tom & Jillie Selleck, Martin & Janet Sheen, Martin & Nancy Short, Rod Stewart & Penny Lancaster, Sharon Stone, Steve & Elaine Wynn, Chief William J. Bratton & Ms. Rikki Klieman, Dr. Jerry Buss and many more. Over 
Other Sponsors to date include:  Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company  Wallis Annenberg / The Annenberg Foundation  Aventis Pharmaceuticals  The David Geffen Foundation  The Fox Group  Sandy Gallin  Gibson Guitar Corp.  Dr. & Mrs. Ray Irani  King World 

Los Angeles Lakers  NBC Universal  Northwest Airlines  Novo Nordisk, Inc.  Saks Fifth Avenue  Viacom  The Walt Disney Company  William Morris Agency  Grey Goose Vodka  FIJI Water  AltaDena Certified Dairy

HOW: Funds are raised through invitation-only seating, Silent Auction and a Journal. Tables are $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000. The support of the entire community is behind this effort, including the movie studios, television networks, talent agencies and the music industry, as well as corporations, celebrities and prominent people from all over the world.
THE SILENT AUCTION: The Auction showcases a dazzling array of jewelry, designer fashions, art and collectibles and luxury vacations. The Auction will again feature celebrity-painted plates, as well as the spectacular gallery of the world’s finest artists, photographers and architects. Silent Auction Donors include: American Airlines, The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalow, Louise Bourgeois, Cal-a-Vie Spa Havens, Mr. Chow, George Clooney, Four Seasons Resort Maui, Mandarin Oriental Miami Hotel, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami and Spago.
THE GIFT BAGS: The two gift bags (one courtesy of Guess?, Inc.) are traditionally one of the most exciting parts of the event. In 2004, the bags for each guest were valued at over $1,000. The gift bag sponsors so far this year are: GUESS?, Inc. and absolution : spyschool, Jackie Collins, Jennifer DeLonge, Equinox Fitness Club, Foot Petals, Grey Goose Vodka, Los Angeles Lakers, LEVIEV, MAC, Mattel, Inc., Mercedes-Benz, Ronna Schary Photography, Stephanie Johnson, Swarovski, The Walt Disney Company and Woodhouse Chocolate, handmade in the Napa Valley.
HISTORY: Held only every two years, this will be the 17^th Carousel of Hope. The event has raised up to $6.5 million in a single night. From its inception in 1978, the Ball has raised over $70 million. Since 1990, featured entertainers have included; Beyoncé, Faith Hill, Elton John, Sting, Ricky Martin, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Plácido Domingo, Natalie Cole, Charlotte Church, Babyface and B.B. King.

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