The charity event, now in its 39th year, benefits research aimed at preventing and curing type 1 diabetes
The Goo Goo Dolls will take the stage for a good cause this fall: The band is planning to headline the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF)’s Carousel Ball, which will take place on Oct. 11 and benefits research aimed at preventing and curing type 1 diabetes.
“We’re excited to take the stage at the Carousel Ball and support an amazing cause. The progress the Children’s Diabetes Foundation has made in diabetes research and patient care has brought new hope to countless families and we’re honored to be a part of their special night,” Goo Goo Dolls bandmates John Rzeznik and Robby Takac said in a statement. “We hope you’ll rock out with us October 11 in Denver!”
This year’s Carousel Ball will also honor singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, who will receive the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at the gala. Diamond has been a longtime supporter of the foundation has performed at the event the past. Proceeds from the event go to the the Colorado-based Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
“For over 35 years, Neil has lent his timeless voice to our efforts to find a cure for diabetes. On behalf of the patients and researchers his generosity has touched, we can’t think of anyone more deserving of our Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award,” event chair Dana Davis and honorary chair Barbara Davis said in a statement. The MacMillan family will receive the High Hopes Tribute Award.
Rzeznik, who had to cancel several shows in South Africa last year due to pneumonia, kicked off 2025 by performing at Bob’s Birthday Bash at WinterFest 2025 in January. The band then played a run of shows in Australia in February and March.
