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The Goo Goo Dolls Set to Headline 2025 Carousel Ball

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The Goo Goo Dolls are set to headline the 39th Annual Carousel Ball, a charity gala organized by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, on October 11, 2025. This event, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Denver, is part of a longstanding tradition aimed at supporting research and care for type 1 diabetes. Celebrating its 39th year, the Carousel Ball is a prominent fundraising venue that has raised over $117 million for diabetes research and patient programs. This year, the event will also pay tribute to music legend Neil Diamond, who will receive the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award for his ongoing support of the foundation. His involvement over the years has been instrumental in raising awareness and funds for the cause.

The Goo Goo Dolls, comprising John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, expressed their enthusiasm for participating in such a meaningful event. Their statement highlighted how the progress made by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation in diabetes research has sparked hope for countless families. The band is known for its charitable involvement and sees this platform as an opportunity to further such causes through music. The Carousel Ball will not only be a musical celebration but also a gathering of notable figures committed to the cause, including the honored MacMillan family, who will receive the High Hopes Tribute Award.

This celebration of music and philanthropy emphasizes the importance of community and celebrity involvement in advancing medical research. The gala, sponsored by Dexcom and supported by various community partners like 5280 Magazine and RBC Wealth Management, underscores the intertwined relationship between public support and scientific breakthroughs in health disciplines such as diabetes care. With the backing of media sponsors like CBS Colorado and KBCO radio, the event promises not only to entertain but also to educate and mobilize resources for diabetes research.

As the evening aims to blend music and charitable giving, it seeks to make a significant impact on elevating awareness and funding for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. This center in Colorado is at the vanguard of diabetes care, driving the current research aimed at prevention and cure. Over the decades, the Carousel Ball has become a symbol of hope and progress, channeling star power and public generosity into tangible support for research initiatives critical to combating type 1 diabetes.

Adding to the evening’s attraction is the star-studded list of attendees expected, bringing together celebrities, influential donors, and members of the medical and research communities. The collaboration between musicians like the Goo Goo Dolls and philanthropic organizations showcases the power of art in serving humanitarian causes. Other celebrities and public figures have also contributed significantly to the success of these events by lending their voices and influence to the campaign for better health care solutions.

The imminent gala bolsters the trust's mission by fostering a collective spirit of giving and learning. Community engagement, driven by events such as the Carousel Ball, plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. As the Goo Goo Dolls prepare to headline this significant event, their involvement emphasizes the profound influence entertainers can wield in promoting health-focused philanthropy. By performing at the Carousel Ball, the band not only brings entertainment but also reinforces the message of hope and resilience in the quest to eradicate diabetes.

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