Annapolis, MD - For more than a decade, the Denim & Diamonds Bash has symbolized celebration and community impact supporting vital mental health services at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC). Last spring, our community came together once again: 1,000 guests and 100 sponsors raised nearly $1 million to support young patients in mental health crisis and the dedicated caregivers who serve them right at LHAAMC.
Moving forward, the Denim & Diamonds Bash will take place every other year—a strategic shift designed to deepen its impact. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 24, 2027!
But don’t release your hold on the last Saturday of April 2026 just yet. As part of this shift, LHAAMC is thrilled to introduce an exciting new benefit for sponsors.
Debuting in 2026, the Denim & Diamonds Spotlight will offer an intimate, elevated dinner program that highlights stories of resilience and celebrates the powerful impact of community philanthropy. Space is extremely limited, making this a special opportunity available only to early Denim & Diamonds Bash sponsors—don’t miss your chance to be a part of it.
Join LHAAMC for the inaugural Denim & Diamonds Spotlight on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at the Martin L. Doordan Institute in LHAAMC’s Belcher Pavilion for an exclusive, unforgettable evening with swimmer Katie Ledecky—14-time Olympic Medalist and 23-time World Championship Gold Medalist—in conversation with award-winning journalist and news anchor Chris Wallace. Together, they will reflect on Katie’s record-breaking journey, including her 17 World Records, and the role that perseverance, purpose, and mental health resources play at the highest levels of competition and within our own community.
LHAAMC is excited to bring this new format to life and to deepen our partnership within the community in support of critical mental health services.
If you have any questions or are interested in joining the Denim & Diamonds Committee, please contact LHAAMC at denimanddiamonds@luminishealth.org. More information is available online at aamcdenimandiamonds.org.
