One Night in the Magic City Gala 2025

Nicole and Ava Johnson have been long time T1D advocates, supporters, and leaders. Nicole has lived with T1D for 32 years and became a national figure when she was named Miss America 1999, the first person with diabetes to win the title. Ava’s earliest memories are related to her mom’s diabetes. At 2 years old she learned to call for help if mom had a low blood sugar and she has been a participant in clinical research trials since she was born. Today, Nicole and Ava live in Birmingham, AL and are authors of a children’s book series on how to help others. Ava is a nursing student at the University of Alabama and a proud member of the Million Dollar Band! Nicole serves the diabetes community with Sanofi.

Cameron Crouse, who is from Tuscaloosa, AL, is a 24-year-old PhD student at the University of Florida. His family became involved with Breakthrough T1D, then JDRF, when Cameron was diagnosed with type one diabetes on May 30, 2003, just a month before his third birthday. Throughout most of his life, Cameron has been a fundraising and advocacy rockstar and continues to amaze his friends and family with his determination to find a cure for type one diabetes.

Matt Godbehere is a 3rd generation auctioneer from Hot Springs National Park, AR. A 2004 graduate of the Missouri Auction School, and one of the few auctioneers to hold the prestigious Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation. He also completed the esteemed Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation from Indiana University in 2018. He is a two-time International Auctioneer Championship finalist; as well as the 2016 Arkansas State Champion. Currently, he is a full-time professional fundraising auctioneer, and travels worldwide conducting benefit events. His passion lies in the fundraising industry where he has raised millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations.