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2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris County Heart Ball unites to create a world of longer, healthier lives
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.[1] In addition, an aging, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in heart disease and stroke risk factors among younger people are expected to nearly triple the nation’s price tag on cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050, according to new published projections from the American Heart Association.
On Saturday, February 22, the 2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors working to change that statistic. The gala event showcased how research discovery, advocacy, equity and the knowledge to make an impact can change health outcomes in the AHA’s Gulf Coast region. The more than $830,000 raised will help support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, which has been advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere for more than 100 years.
View moments from the evening in the video below and on the Hello Woodlands Instagram page here:
“We are immensely proud of the impact the Heart Ball has on our community,” said Dr. Scott and Carrie Greenberg, who serve as the volunteer chairpersons for the 2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball.
“This event and its mission are incredibly personal for us,” continued Carrie Greenberg. “My father experienced a heart attack recently. He’s alive today because of prepared bystanders, trained medical personnel, and the cardiovascular expertise of surgeons like my husband. The Heart Ball is more than just a celebration; it’s a powerful statement of what we can achieve when we come together for a vital cause. Because heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 5 threats to our health, it’s critical that we support the lifesaving research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Heart Association. Together we can create a vision for brighter tomorrows free from heart disease and stroke.”
The event was a culmination of the year-round Heart Ball campaign that works to improve and save lives from heart disease and stroke. The Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball marks a moment in time to reflect, honor and celebrate the progress made through the discovery of groundbreaking research, advancements in health, advocacy efforts at local, state and federal levels and equipping communities with lifesaving knowledge.
St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital, BlackPearl Technology, Encompass Health, Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands Medical Center, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, and Waste Connections served as the top sponsors for this year’s event held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, which featured speeches by Lisa Fenley, senior development director with the AHA, Gulf Coast, Jim Parisi, president of the AHA Gulf Coast board of directors and North Market President for St. Luke’s Health, and TJ Tijerina, chairperson of the AHA Gulf Coast board of directors and President & CEO of First Community Credit Union.
More than 500 local guests were moved by the chain of miracles story featuring Rick Riney, father of Carrie Greenberg. Guests also had the opportunity to meet Alexa Roberts, who was born with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia. She had no pulmonary valve and had a hole in her heart. As a result, Alexa had her first open heart surgery at age one, and another at age seven. As an adult, she will need a third pulmonary valve replacement but advances in medical technologies should enable doctors to perform that surgery laparoscopically.
Other program participants included Misti Jeter with BlackPearl Technology, Logan Giutta with Lone Star Family Health, Kathleen Gilbert with Sam Houston State University, and Randy Johnson with Montgomery County Hospital District.
“We are deeply grateful to our guests, sponsors and volunteers for making this year’s event a tremendous success,” said Kellie Armstrong, executive director of development and community health, American Heart Association, Houston-Gulf Coast. “Their generosity and support are instrumental in driving the American Heart Association’s mission to combat heart disease and stroke. The Association’s future is about improving yours. We invite the entire community to work together so we can advance health and hope for everyone in Montgomery and Northwest Harris counties.”
[1] Heart and Stroke Association Statistics | American Heart Association
Source: American Heart Association
