HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The American Heart Association is celebrating its centennial year of fighting heart disease and stroke in South Florida. Earlier this month, the nonprofit hosted its signature South Florida Heart Ball at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. Local 10 Anchor and Reporter Jenise Fernandez emceed the event, which raised more than $1.1 million.
“The Heart Ball isn’t just an event; it’s a movement,” said Marisol Garcia, Executive Director for the American Heart Association’s Greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale market. “We thank our supporters, sponsors, and community partners for their unwavering commitment to healthier hearts. As we look toward the next century, we remain relentless in our pursuit of longer, healthier lives for all.”
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The Heart Ball served as the culmination of the Heart of South Florida, an American Heart Association initiative that works to equitably improve and save lives. More than 500 guests participated and were treated to music and dancing, along with a heartwarming video documenting one young man’s journey through open heart surgery and recovery.
“For the past 100 years, the American Heart Association has been at the forefront of life-saving initiatives, pioneering research, and advocacy,” said Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture and South Florida Heart Ball Chair. “The Heart Ball serves as a testament to our collective impact, bringing together supporters, sponsors, and heroes who share our vision for a healthier world.”
Funds raised through Heart of South Florida and Heart Ball support the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, which aims to reduce barriers to health care access and quality.
For more information on the American Heart Association visit heart.org.