- December 4, 2025
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Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation founder Carla Lewis, left, and Sharonda Woodard wore red for sickle cell anemia.
Sunshine Mafia’s Jackson Mills played the drums.
Rachel Mills, mother of six of the children who comprise Sunshine Mafia, explained to guests what the band is all about.
Mariah and Jordan Mills performed “You’re Welcome” from the movie “Moana.”
Jordan Mills played the violin as his siblings danced behind him.
Cynthia Baltmekis gave Demitrious Wyant a hug after his performance.
Cynthia Baltmekis was all smiles with godson Shamar Lewis and Salina Lewis.
Cynthia Baltmekis and daughter Joy Davenport posed on the red carpet.
Patrick Gordon hugged Cynthia Baltmekis on the red carpet.
The Sunshine Mafia comprises the Mills family’s six children and family friend.
Mariah Mills sang and played guitar while Luke Staten and Tyson Mills played guitar in the background.
Carla Lewis presented Cynthia Baltmekis with a gift basket for her involvement as a sickle-cell warrior.
Demitrious Wyant performed a musical selection.
Shelley Merida and Esland Berjuste looked stunning in their dresses.
Carla and Delaun Lewis are founders of the Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation.
Cynthia Baltmekis poses with fellow sickle-cell warrior Shamar Lewis, left, and Dhuwells Matheus.
Carla Sanders and Tanielle Randall were happy to be part of the evening.
ORLANDO Carla Lewis has watched her son, Shamar, endure multiple hospital visits and physical pain due to his battle with sickle cell anemia. In fact, it’s what spurred her to found the Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, an Orlando-based nonprofit dedicated to helping kids and families on their journey to conquer chronic hemoglobin diseases. Lewis hosted a Red Carpet Soiree benefit dinner for the foundation on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Rosen Centre Hotel. The evening included musical performances from Demitrious Wyant, Jeremy Tutt and the Sunshine Mafia, as well as a nice dinner, music and fashion show.
