October 8, 2016

Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Sir Sidney Poitier will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 2016 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 8. The biennial event is dedicated to increasing awareness for diabetes, and raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Additional honorees at the black-tie event include Jane Fonda, David Foster, and Sherry Lansing, each of whom will receive the “Brass Ring Award” for their humanitarian efforts and continued support of the cause. Anjelica Huston, Quincy Jones, Carole Bayer Sager, and Denzel Washington will take the stage as presenters for Barbara Davis’ gala in October. Jay Leno and David Foster will reprise their roles as Master of Ceremonies and Music Director respectively. Clive Davis and Quincy Jones will serve as Music Chairmen, while George Schlatter returns to produce the show.

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