Colorado The Guild, the auxiliary support group of the Children's Diabetes Foundation at Denver, was founded to aid clinical and research programs at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Denver, Colorado. Offering a broad range of support, The Guild is comprised of energetic, dedicated volunteers who engage in diverse activities solely to enrich the lives of children with diabetes. Since its inception in 1979, The Guild has contributed over a half million dollars to the Barbara Davis Center to help find a cure for this devastating disease. The Guild annually hosts its major fundraiser, the Brass Ring Luncheon and Fashion Show, one of Denver's most anticipated charity events.
Guild volunteers provide special services on a daily basis to help the clinical staff.
They assist the clinical team with the children, staff the playroom, answer telephones and perform various clerical assignments. Literally thousands of volunteer hours are devoted to the Barbara Davis Center, enabling more time for the medical staff to focus on health care for the children. Additionally, The Guild provides funding assistance for printing the Center's diabetes instruction manual, Understanding Insulin Dependent Diabetes , and for preparation of diabetes-related videotapes. The educational literature and award-winning audiovisuals are used worldwide and produced by health care professionals at the Center. In conjunction with the Winter Park Handicapped Ski Program, The Guild coordinates five ski trips per year, providing over 200 children with equipment, lessons, lift tickets and a pleasurable day in the mountains.