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2024 Montgomery County Heart Ball unites community and highlights survivors spanning generations
The 2024 Montgomery County Heart Ball brought hearts together to save lives and strive for equitable health for everyone living in the Gulf Coast area. With approximately $900,000 raised, funds will support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association to fight heart disease and stroke.
The event, which took place on February 24th at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, was chaired by Amy and Tony Torres and provided an excellent chance for attendees to give back and support AHA’s work being conducted in Montgomery County. Amy and Tony Torres have been long-time friends and supporters of the American Heart Association in our area, with Amy currently serving as the Montgomery County Circle of Red chair. Tony has his own personal story connected to heart health as his father suffered from cardiac issues and multiples strokes.
“The AHA in the Gulf Coast wouldn’t be able to make such a difference in our local community without the generous support of this year’s Heart Ball attendees and those who donated on Saturday evening,” said Kellie Armstrong, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast. “Our organization is also so grateful for our corporate event sponsors, including our Second Century Donors who have pledged to give to the American Heart Association in honor of its second 100 years.”
From the Tiniest of Hearts to The Most Mature served as the event’s theme with stories being told through videos, photographs and the survivors and their family members’ personal stories. St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands was the evening’s Presenting Sponsor as well as the Association’s Live Fierce Montgomery County sponsor for the Gulf Coast. Live Fierce Montgomery County, a dynamic health program dedicated to saving and improving lives right here in our community, invites health partners and others to collaborate and engage around heart health, driving a more equitable health impact overall.
The Gulf Coast Division’s Second Century Campaign supporters, those who made pledges to support the American Heart Association as it begins its second century, were also recognized at the Heart Ball. These donors included BlackPearl Technology, First Community Credit Union, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann the Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke’s Health the Woodlands Hospital, Tomball Regional Health Foundation, UTMB Health, Woodforest National Bank and Suzanne and Bob Potter.
Other major donors included Medtronic, which is the Gulf Coast Live Fierce. Be Well.sponsor, HCA Houston Healthcare, Waste Connections, American Communications Construction, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, Wells Fargo and HFG Wealth Management.
The event began with a cocktail reception which featured a collection of historical photos highlighting the American Heart Association’s first 100 years. Raffle tickets for 52 bottles of Veuve Clicquot, donated by Amy and Tony Torres, and Kendra Scott jewelry were also sold during the reception. After the reception there was a seated dinner and program, followed by a lively auction emceed by The Woodlands resident Will Murphy.
2024 marks 100 years of scientific discovery and innovation by the American Heart Association. Founded in Chicago by six cardiologists, the Association was inspired by a social worker who felt more could be done to help people who suffered heart attacks. From humble beginnings and with a vision of improving health around the world, the American Heart Association has grown dramatically and is now the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. During this second century of bold action, the Association is committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Funds raised through the Montgomery County Heart Ball will support the Association’s 2024 Health Impact Goal, which aims to reduce barriers to health care access and quality. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focuses on heart and brain health. For more information on how to support the American Heart Association visit www.heart.org.
Source: American Heart Association
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