In addition to her fierce advocacy of the arts, education, and medical research, Linda was a founding member of The Sweetheart Ball, one of CFT’s long-time partners. The Sweetheart Ball has raised more than $46 million for cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
She served more than 20 different local nonprofits and foundations throughout her lifetime, including: the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Baylor Scott & White, Charter 100, Community Council of Greater Dallas, Dallas Arts District, Dallas Assembly, Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Women’s Club, The Hoblitzelle Foundation, The Hockaday School , Junior League of Dallas, Meadows Museum, Salvation Army, Southern Methodist University, Southwestern Medical Foundation/UT Southwestern, Susan G. Komen, and more.
She was a former president of Junior League and received their Lifetime Achievement Award. She also received SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Outstanding Trustee Award, the TACA Silver Cup Award, and many other honors.
Linda’s inspiring leadership across our community will be felt for generations to come. Her legacy of impact will continue to live on through the causes she championed and through her extensive service to CFT.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who share in this loss, especially her family, friends, and the nonprofits she served.
You can read more about Linda’s impact in the Dallas Morning News tribute and on the Linz Award website.
