Emmy award-winning actor and advocate in the fight against cancer, Eric Stonestreet, will be the featured guest at the 19th annual Baylor Health Care System Foundation Celebrating Women luncheon on Thursday, October 25, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas.
Stonestreet is best known for portraying Cameron Tucker in the ABC mockumentary sitcom Modern Family. This career-defining role has led to more than 20 award nominations for his performance in the series, including receiving two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
He knew that as the popularity of Modern Family grew, so would the opportunity to share his voice and support in the fight against cancer, a cause that has touched his life in various ways over the years.
"My grandmother survived cancer three times. Both of my grandfathers and my favorite uncle lost their battles against the disease. Cancer has been all too close to my loved ones and was especially close when my mom was diagnosed, not once, but twice," said Stonestreet.
"With support of family, friends and others, my mom beat cancer twice, but it takes a community to fight this disease. I look forward to joining the fight against breast cancer with the North Texas community committed to Celebrating Women. Let's fight it together."
Since the first Celebrating Women luncheon in 2000, nearly $31 million has been raised to help Baylor Scott & White Health fight breast cancer in North Texas. Each year, approximately 1,300 passionate men and women attend the Celebrating Women luncheon in a show of support for Baylor's efforts to fight the disease in our community.
Tom Thumb and Albertsons will serve as presenting sponsor for the 14th consecutive year, and the 2018 luncheon will be chaired by Pat McEvoy and Michal Powell with Shelle Sills serving as underwriting chairman. Linda Carter and Christi Carter Urschel will serve as this year's honorary chairmen and Karla McKinley will be honored with the Lindalyn B. Adams award.
As the featured guest at this year's Celebrating Women luncheon, Stonestreet will share his role in the fight against breast cancer and personal insights to his life and career. Stonestreet first rose to prominence in a recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as Ronnie Litre. Over the years, he has built an impressive resume of memorable characters on television shows including Dharma & Greg, Malcolm in the Middle, Party of Five, Spin City, ER, The West Wing, Crossing Jordan, and Bones. Additionally, he guest-starred on FX's hit series American Horror Story and co-starred in the HBO television movie, Confirmation.
Recently, Stonestreet lent his voice for Universal's The Secret Life of Pets, and he will reprise that role in The Secret Life of Pets 2 out June 7, 2019. He made his film debut in Almost Famous and has appeared in the thriller, The Loft, and was a scene-stealer in the comedy, Identity Thief, and appeared in Girls Will Be Girls and Bad Teacher.
For information about underwriting opportunities and tickets to Celebrating Women, call 214.820.4500 or email CelebratingWomen@BSWHealth.org. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available; individual tickets start at $250 and table prices start at $2,500.
ABOUT BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOUNDATION
Baylor Health Care System Foundation, a separately incorporated 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, raises and manages funds to support Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas and its charitable affiliates. Since the Foundation was established in 1978, it has distributed more than $600 million to support Baylor Scott & White – North Texas initiatives. More than 12,000 active annual donors, including individuals, corporations and other private foundations, generously provide their support each year. For more information about Baylor Health Care System Foundation, visit our website: Give.BaylorHealth.com.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
