SPECIAL EVENT
Let’s Fight
It Together
On October 25, nearly 1,300 attendees came
together in the fight against breast cancer at
the 19th annual Baylor Scott & White Dallas
Foundation Celebrating Women luncheon.
Throughout her difficult battle with
resented for the 14th consecutive
sure that those facing a breast cancer
year by Tom Thumb and breast cancer, Karla demonstrated grace diagnosis have the best possible chance
Albertsons, the event raised and strength, and through her faith and to become survivors.”
nearly $1.8 million to benefit Baylor Scott optimistic outlook was an inspiration to & White Health’s fight against the disease countless women. During her remarks, Stonestreet was the featured guest at
in North Texas. Karla shared that her journey was one this year’s luncheon. Best known for
that she did not fight alone. Her mother, portraying Cameron Tucker in the ABC
and Christi Carter Urschel were recognized sister, children, husband and friends rose mockumentary sitcom, Modern Family,
as the 2018 Honorary Chairmen. As up beside her and helped her make it Eric knew that as the popularity of the show
dedicated board members, donors and through numerous rounds of treatment. grew, so would the opportunity to share
Mother-daughter team Linda Carter
“I am humbled to be on this stage
longtime supporters of Celebrating
Emmy award-winning actor Eric
his voice for causes important to him.
Women, their impact on Baylor Scott & today to say that I am a breast cancer White and our community is far reaching. survivor and a new, proud grandmother Rowland K. Robinson, Eric shared an
to the most beautiful little girl you’ve intimate glimpse into his life and advocacy
Pat McEvoy and Michal Powell. Shelle Sills ever seen,” said Karla. “My daughter and work in the fight against cancer, a cause
served as underwriting chairman. Karla granddaughter, your daughters and that has touched his life in various ways
McKinley was honored with the Lindalyn B. granddaughters, and our mothers, sisters over the years.
Adams award, named in honor of Lindalyn and friends are why we fight this battle. Adams, who was instrumental in launching I’m honored to be with a group of people to support those going through a battle
Celebrating Women 19 years ago. who are working so passionately to make with cancer. My mom was diagnosed
This year’s luncheon was chaired by
Interviewed by Foundation president,
“It takes a whole group of people
Karla McKinley
1. Rowland K. Robinson, Connie Yates and Eric Stonestreet; 2. Trisha Wilson, Nancy Dedman and Jill Smith;
3. Aileen Pratt, Laura Downing and Brooke Shelby; 4. Caren Cline and Pam Perella; 5. Lynn McBee and
Angie Kadesky; 6. Michal Powell, Linda Carter, Christie Carter Urschel, Pat McEvoy and Shelle Sills
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