The 7th Annual Butterfly Reception & Benefit

The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation will host its 7th annual Butterfly Reception and Benefit on Sunday, October 18. Friends, family and supporters concerned about the lives of young mothers dealing with breast cancer will gather for a light buffet, libations and live music, while sharing a mission to assist young patients in need, and their families. Guests will also have an opportunity to bid on an exciting array of silent auction and raffle items.

This year the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation is pleased to be honoring David J. Winchester, MD., FACS Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center. Dr. Winchester is being recognized for his years of uncompromising patient-focused breast cancer care and his sensitivity to the myriad of challenges confronted by young mothers and their families.

Proceeds from the 7th annual Butterfly Reception and Benefit will directly support patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer at NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Centers by paying for vital treatments, therapies, and services not covered by insurance, a critical unmet need identified by Karen when she was in treatment. Since 2009 the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation has raised over $120,000, providing much needed support to young mothers with breast cancer.

For more information about NorthShore or ways to support the innovative care and research being provided by NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center, please call (224) 364-7200 or visit foundation.northshore.org. Additional details on the Butterfly Reception and Benefit can be found at: http://www.karendovecabralfoundation.org/events

Founded in 2008 by Karen’s family and friends, The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation provides financial assistance to young mothers with breast cancer. The organization helps with daily needs such as childcare, integrative medicine, oral chemo, or lodging and travel expenses. The mission of The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation is to assist mothers with breast cancer so they can live each day to the fullest.

Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization’s primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.

NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute and NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, as well as high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.