Blood Cancer United Hosts Stylish Kick Off Party for 2027 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon at Balmain Dallas Boutique

What: 2027 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show Kick-Off

Where: Balmain at Dallas’ Highland Park Village

PC Moment: 2027 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show co-chairs Kristin Hallam and Alison Malone recently welcomed an intimate group of steadfast supporters to a kick-off celebration for the 43rd year of the annual fundraiser that benefits Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Hosted by Balmain at Highland Park Village, partygoers enjoyed wine and light bites while mingling and shopping the store’s latest fall fashions, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Blood Cancer United.

During the evening, deputy executive director for Blood Cancer United Stacey Russell kicked things off by welcoming everyone and thanking them for their support of BCU, whose mission is to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for all patients and their families. She shared that BCU works each day to create a world free of blood cancers through research, advocacy, and patient support through financial, educational, and emotional resources. To date, BCU has invested $1.8 billion in research that saves lives and advances medical breakthroughs.

• The Spirit of Tom Landry Award will go to Mackenzie Mickelson, a two-time leukemia survivor.
• The ICON Awardee is FOX 4 lead anchor, Clarice Tinsley, who has over four decades of experience sharing the news in DFW and serving as emcee of the St.Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show.
• The Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award will recognize former chair and longtime supporter, Lillie Young, and her family, Erin, Lindsay, and Chris, who continue to support the organization in memory of their husband and father, Charles, who battled Multiple Myeloma.
• The 2027 Linda Somerville Memorial Hero Award will go to Michael Malone, co-chair Alison and husband Mike’s son, who courageously fought his battle against cancer.

Impact: Founded by Janet Evans and Rusty Duvall, the St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show has raised $17 million in its 42 years, funding research in North Texas, including UT Southwestern Medical Center. Since its inception, some patient survival rates have doubled, and countless advances have been made with new, safer treatments for patients.

The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on February 18, 2027. Event highlights will include a champagne reception, recognition of 2027 award recipients, and the runway show, all followed by a seated luncheon. Sponsorships and tables are available now. For additional information, contact Lindsay Walker, Lindsay.Walker@bloodcancerunited.org or visit their website.

PC Seen: Mike Malone, Amy Turner, Kelley Schadt, Nancy Gopez, Maggie Kipp, Melinda Knowles, Steve Kemble, Kimberly Alexander, Katy and Lawrence Bock, Sunie Solomon, Ashley Allen, Roz Murphy, Hallie Lawrence, Annie Miller, and Evelyn Costello.