American Cancer Society Denim and Diamonds

01/05/2026

Still reflecting on an incredible evening and thinking about how a small team of amazing professionals and volunteers converge to make the magic happen! Gratitude meter is pinging!!

Thank you….

Lauren Russell Magnolia Manor Vero Beach
Jay Barwick Barwick Entertainment
Jill Frost Pink Pelican Florist
Adrienne Drew Catering by Adrienne Drew
Carlos Campos Fabulous & Fancy
Angela Novack,Shake on Site

Volunteers: Nancy Madsen, Janet Olsson, Lisa Segraves, Jane Parisi, Elizabeth April, Emily Olsson, lexi Black, sarah Taylor, Bradley Taylor, Opal Nelson, Leidys Lorenzo, Linda Jimenez and Danica David!

And of course my colleagues from American Cancer Society Christy Mason Clelland, Andrea Sasson and my right and left hand Brenda Dye!

I have more photos to add. Check back!

12/31/2025

Start from the very beginning! It's a VERY GOOD PLACE to start! This Board was beyond amazing! Bringing new people to the mission and to the event! Together they presented a beautiful evening celebrating the precious life of Ramie Darling and activating a crowd to say yes to the call to fund pediatric cancer research.

MY HEARTFELT gratitude to each and every one of them! Karen Franke, Mike Lafferty, Jennifer Peshke, Christine Ryall, Kelly Cambron, Amy Hass, Alyse Katz, Daniella Diminich, Debra Levasseur, Shannon Norvig and Neal Watkins.

The gratitude continues.... more to come!

12/15/2025

A beautiful night at Magnolia Manor Vero Beach with beautiful people! They didn't just look good - they did good! Together we raised more than $325,000! Thank you to all who gave from their hearts. The fundraising for pediatric cancer research continues! www.DenimandDiamonds.ACSGala.org

12/11/2025

What an incredible honor to welcome everyone to the 5th Annual Denim & Diamonds Hope Gala! Thank you to Jim and Jane Schwiering, Spallone Family Dentistry and Fresh Country B 94.7 to sponsoring our welcome photo! Look at these fabulous smiles embracing the denim and diamonds of it all! Thank you to everyone who attended and supporting the American Cancer Society and our work to advance how we prevent, find, treat and survive cancer!

12/08/2025

Ramie Darling, of Vero Beach, was just 9 years old when he was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. He is now cancer free, is writing a book and has shared his story with the American Cancer Society in an effort to help others kids and their families, facing cancer.

Take five minutes to hear from this young boy and his family. Their faith, courage and determination to find purpose will capture your heart.

Donations for Pediatric Cancer Research can be made at www.DenimandDiamonds.acsgala.org Year end gifts accepted! gifts from donor advised funds can be arranged through [email protected]

https://youtu.be/xMSRPa_m8MA

Ramie Darling had a persistent stomach ache when he was 9 years old. After several weeks and trips to the doctor, he learned he had stage IV liver cancer. ...

12/03/2025

Ramie Jr.’s dad shares an emotional journey through his son’s cancer story, a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and community.

You won’t want to miss the full video premiering this Friday at our Denim & Diamonds event. 💙👖

12/03/2025

Say hello to Carlos! This guy is Fabulous! And he makes our event “fabulous and fancy” Thank you for your attention to detail Fabulous & Fancy Events. The 5th Annual Denim and Diamonds Hope Gala is getting ready! We can’t wait for Friday night!

11/20/2025

We love our sponsors!

11/15/2025

What shall we wear to Denim and Diamonds! Swing by Monkee’s on Cardinal Drive - so much to choose from and ’s of Vero Beach is giving 15% back to Denim and Diamonds!

11/15/2025

Community shines brightest when we come together! 💎
Thank you to Kelly A. Cambron Attorney at Law for sponsoring the Denim & Diamonds event and supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. 💙

11/14/2025

This Saturday! Enjoy some fabulous shopping at Monkee’s AND support and amazing cause.

💗 National Philanthropy Day 💗

Giving back is always in style. ✨

This Saturday, November 15th, Monkee’s of Vero Beach is honored to donate 15% of all proceeds to the American Cancer Society’s Denim & Diamonds Gala — supporting those who are courageously fighting and helping fund the search for a cure.

Join us in shopping for a cause and making a difference. 💕

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