2024 Derby Eve Gala Celebrity Guest List Confirmed, Proceeds to Benefit Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at UK HealthCare

2024 Celebrity Guest List Set for Derby Eve Gala Benefiting UK’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Introduction

The famed Kentucky Derby Week is underway with droves of celebrities and socialites descending on Churchill Downs, Louisville. Among the highly anticipated events is the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, an internationally recognized affair known for attracting a who’s who of Tinseltown and beyond. The grandeur of the event brackets a noble cause as its proceeds benefit UK HealthCare’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center.

Barnstable Brown’s Legacy

The center is a beacon for diabetes research and care in America, especially Kentucky, a region heavily impacted by this chronic disease. It was founded in 2008 by Patricia Barnstable Brown, Priscilla Barnstable, and their late mother, Wilma, honoring the memory of David Brown, Patricia’s late husband who succumbed to diabetes complications. The illustrious gala represents the Barnstable Brown family’s continued support for the center and its commendable efforts.

Inspirational Growth of the Barnstable Brown Center

Under Dr. Simon Fisher’s dynamic stewardship, the Diabetes Center has burgeoned, providing specialized medical care to almost 25,000 Kentuckians annually. “Support from the Barnstable Brown family has allowed for rapid growth of the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center. The need for specialized care is greater than ever”, captured the diligent director.

The Elite Derby Gala’s Dazzling Celebrities

In this 35th gala, the celebrity guest list boasts of a strong mix of Hollywood A-listers, acclaimed musicians, and much-loved sports figures. Esteemed guests include-

  • Cole Hauser
  • Kid Rock
  • Tracy Morgan
  • Aaron Rodgers
  • Josh Groban
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph
  • Smokey Robinson
  • Jack Harlow
  • Wynonna Judd
  • Tina Knowles

This is just a glimpse of the dazzling roster expected at the domicile of Patricia Barnstable Brown. “Our historic 35th year will be extraordinary,” said an excited Patricia.

About UK HealthCare

UK HealthCare is a dedicated consortium of over 10,000 health care professionals continually advancing subspecialty care for critically injured and ill patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. It houses the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Kentucky’s top-ranked hospital according to U.S. News & World Report.

Powering Possibilities and Creating a Healthier Tomorrow

Driven by academic research, they continuously reinvent the horizons of medical care and treatment. The educators and thought leaders at their six health professions colleges spearhead this transformation by equipping the next generation of healthcare professionals with the highest standards of care.


Author: HERE Lexington

HERE Lexington

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