
Kevin and Ann Reidy shared their family’s story about the life-saving treatment and the unparalleled support they received from Children’s Colorado when their daughter Diana was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. “It’s an amazing place, the physicians and the nurses are second to none. You don’t need to take your kid anywhere else if he or she is sick. We should cherish this place, as I do, because it saved my daughter’s life,” said Kevin Reidy. Children’s Hospital Colorado board chair Kevin Reidy and longtime volunteer Ann Reidy were excited to host this year’s Children’s Gala and share insight from their medical journey during their daughter Diana’s cancer treatment.
A video showed Diana’s treatment, Rachel Platten’s hit single “Fight Song” served as the emotional soundtrack during the video. American singer and songwriter, Rachel Platten was the opening act at this year’s Children’s Gala. Her 2015 single “Fight Song,” the first single from her Columbia Records debut, is an uplifting anthem that embodies a “don’t give up” message, perfect for the night’s program. While performing “Fight Song,” Diana Reidy joined Platten on stage to accompany Platten on the flute. Platten hugged Diana Reidy after the song as everyone in attendance cheered the wonderful performance.
Children’s Gala benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado, is one of Denver’s premier black tie charity events. This year’s event was held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Colorado Convention Center at 5:30 p.m. For the 38th year, Children’s Gala brought together guests for an elegant evening to support the hospital. The ever-changing and always crowd-pleasing event included mission-focused live and video programming, dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction. Children’s Gala has raised more than $33 million and continues to be one of the largest annual fundraising events to benefit the hospital.
Returning for the second year, 9News anchor Kyle Dyer was the master of ceremony. Dyer has a special place in her heart for the care providers at Children’s Colorado who helped to save her youngest daughter’s life. She frequently profiles the medical challenges and triumphs of families at Children’s Colorado and her own experiences have helped her to bring unparalleled compassion to her storytelling.
After Rachel Platten took the stage, this year’s headliner was Super Diamond. Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America. They performed the timeless classics including “Sweet Caroline,” “America” and “Cherry Cherry.”
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s mission is to improve the health of children through the provision of high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy.
- 2015 Hosts Ann & Kevin Reidy, Children’s Hospital Colorado Board Chair
- (l-r) Rachel Brown, Ann and Kevin Reidy, Mark Brown
- Kyle Dyer, Emcee from 9 News, with Chris West
- (l-r) Ron Williams, Serena Tufo and Cille Williams
- (l-r) John and Beverly Ballentine with Lyndia & Cy Harvey
- Janie Stoddard, auction chair, and Rick Stoddard
- Bill Mosher and Molly Broeren
- Cocktail hour
- (l-r) Bill Mosher, Molly Broeren, Ron & Cille Williams
- (l-r) Jen Darling, Senior VP of Philanthropy, Dan Serwitz, Erin & Grant Walter
- (l-r) Jeff and Brenda Kirwood, Laura Barton, Foundation Immediate Past Board Chair, Greg and Sharon Maffei
- Melange of Seafood – Snow Crab Claws, Gulf Shrimp, Oysters of the Half Shell
- (center) Michelle Lucero, chief administrative officer and general counsel at Children’s Hospital Colorado,
- (l-r) Michael Drawe, Ivette Dominguez-Drawe, President Alpine Buick GMC, Julie Headley, and Cary Larger, Senior VP of Community Fundraising
- Kendall Cordova (left) with Kali Smith
- Dr. Timothy Tyler & Dr. Nita Mosby Henry
- Sheri Mullenburg (left) with Emily Kotas
- Janie Stoddard with Kate Lynch
- Silent auction and cocktails
- Silent auction Demaryius Thomas jersey
- Cocktail Hour
- (l to r) Neoma Sidner, Nicolette Dixon and Micah D’hondt
- Travis Conklin (left) with Gabriel Rovick
- Rachelle and Chris Bodnar
- Jeff Milheiser and Martine Hyland
- Beautiful decor outside ballroom
- Beautiful decor outside ballroom
- Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Denver
- Table decor
- Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Denver
- Sponsors
- Dance floor and stage
- Area outside ballroom
- Kyle Dyer from 9 News, emcee
- Kyle Dyer welcoming everyone
- Ann & Kevin Reidy & family with Kyle Dryer
- Ann & Kevin Reid sharing their family story
- Children’s Colorado cured Diana Reidy of leukemia
- Children’s Colorado cured Diana Reidy of leukemia
- Children’s Colorado cured Diana Reidy of leukemia
- American singer & songwriter Rachel Platten
- American singer & songwriter Rachel Platten
- Platten’s 2015 single “Fight Song”
- Platten performing
- (l-r) Erin Bodine, Clare Mikhail, Monique McCoy
- Platten performing
- (l-r) Megan Lane, Erin Bodine, Clare Mikhail, Monique McCoy
- Platten performing
- Super Diamond on stage
- Super DIamond on stage
- Super Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond
- Super Diamond performing