CORONA - The Old West flavor of the Denim & Diamonds-A Cure Round-up Gala for the Inland Empire Chapter filled the Eagle Glen Country Club on March 10 and took the Western-attired attendees on an eventful ride of fine food, drinks, dessert, music, complimentary period photos, awards, prizes and silent and live auctions.

Bobby Spiegel, Corona Chamber of Commerce president/CEO, the master of ceremonies, introduced Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Inland Empire Chapter Executive Director Lynda Steinbeck as a "tremendous giver."

Steinbeck introduced the group's board of directors, Jamie Brunelle, Evelyn Edidin, Skip Herbert, Dr. Phuc Huynh, John Johnson, Bernice Lowenstein, Gail Oyler, Jennifer Rodriguez, Naomi Ruderman, Stefanie Sonico, Mark Vos, Steven Winshel and Harold Wolff.

Steinbeck next gave honors to the two sets of "incredibly dedicated parents" who started the first junior diabetes chapter on the West Coast in 1973, Skip and Sue Herbert and Barry and Bernice Lowenstein.

Sarah Rodriguez recognized her mother, Jennifer Rodriguez, for her seven years of dedicated service to the cause.

Children who volunteer spoke to the room of 250 diners. Young volunteers in attendance included Sarah Rodriguez, Gabrielle Rodriguez, Audrey Elo, Cody Elo, Chloe Duffy, Audrey Burba, Martha Barosso, Justine Oyler, Jessie Boone, Kaitlyn Malarkey, Courtney Clark, A.J. Johnson, Jessica Vos, Darbie Vos, Bri Loehr, Samantha Loehr, Natasha Esconto, Alex Rimbach and Sabrina Jasper.

At 12 years old, Jasper is also Little Miss Barstow Rodeo Stampede and was selected to represent California at the 2007 Children's Congress, an event held in support of finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

The Wilson Family Award was presented to Wells Fargo Bank for its 10 years of partnership and dedication to the organization. Wells Fargo representatives were Richard Domagalski, John Stoodeh and Dean Thorp.

Julie Sarrazin created the gala logo and donated her graphic artwork to the charity.

"I was inspired by all the stories I heard at last year's event," she said.

Sarrazin's brother-in-law, Elvis Arrowood, sang his song, "A Needle in the Night."

Mark Duffy won the $3,000 diamond ring drawing donated by K. Norris Jewelers. Silent auction winners Kathleen and George Dasney won the pearl strand and Red Skelton painting.

Steinbeck said the gala raised $125,000 for diabetes research.