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Diabetes Research Institute Foundation 2026 C3 Gala

October 8, 2026 | Thursday, 6:00PM | Guastavino's, New York City

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The C3 Gala supports the mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation by hosting hundreds of business leaders, scientists, families, and friends committed to researching for a cure. The evening will feature a seated dinner, surprising entertainment, educational programming, and an awards ceremony. 


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GET TO KNOW OUR PARTICIPANTS

HONORING

Philip McManus

Partner, Ahmuty, Demers, & McManus

Vision of Hope Awardee

Finley Frumberg

2026 Perseverance Awardee

Dylan Dennis

2026 Perseverance Awardee


Special Guest Speakers

Evan Morris | Kylie McDonald | Vivian Turner


Entertainment

Gary Ferrar | Bea Mienik


Co-Chairs

Joseph Dennis | Matt Fishlinger | Courtney McManus | Ryan Verfurth


Families Accelerating a Cure Committee

Hallie Dennis | Gary Ferrar | Adrienne & Brian Frumberg | Katie McDonald | Bea Mienik | Tanya & Brian Morris | Rosa Nunez | Sarah & Ryan Turner


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Join us to cure diabetes now!

When you support our C3 Gala, you'll give our scientists the funding for our singular goal -- finding a cure for diabetes.

No act of generosity is too small.

DRIF

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Inc.
Questions? Please Contact Justine at [email protected]

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East 59th Street, New York, NY, USA

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