By Joseph Martinez -
George Clooney was honored for his charity work at a star-studded event in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday October 20, 2012.
Celebrities
including Thora Birch, Joan Collins, Quincy Jones, Julianne Hough,
Jennie Garth, Carmen Electra and Nicollette Sheridan all turned out to
see the Ocean's Eleven star as he was recognized for his efforts in
advocating various humanitarian causes by being awarded the Brass Ring
Award at the 26th Carousel of Hope ball held at the Hilton Hotel. The
black-tie fundraiser, which was hosted by comedian Jay Leno, draws in
money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Colorado.
Singer
Neil Diamond later took to the stage to perform, while guests also bid
on luxury items including a Bora Bora wedding and tickets to designer
fashion shows.
About the Charity:
The Mercedes-Benz 26th
Carousel of Hope Gala founded by Barbara and the late Marvin Davis
brings together Hollywood’s elite to raise funds benefitting clinical
care and research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
(BDC), the country’s leading care and research center for type 1
diabetes where more than 6,000 children and young adults from around the
world receive specialized care.
(photo by © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)
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