The Compass Winter 2018 | Page 4

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 1. 4. 4 THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / WINTER 2018 2. 5. 3. 6.