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02/28/2009 - 6:00pm
The 2009 Capital Region Heart Ball will take place on February 28
beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton
Harrisburg-Hershey.
The 2009 Heart Ball, “Listen to your
heart…dance,” will include a live auction,
dinner and dancing.
- The live auction items
include:
Fourteen seats in a private suite at a
Baltimore Orioles’ game donated by United
Concordia
- Day trip aboard the private boat of Robert Grubic, President of
- Herbert, Rowland & Grubic
and lunch for six with a tour from Annapolis to
St. Michaels
- Five day vacation in Cabo San Lucas donated by
Morton Spector
- Private tour of the XPN studio and lunch for
four at the acclaimed World Café complete with
an IPOD featuring the music selections of on-air
personalities, such as David Dye
- Karaoke cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres
and ten over-night deluxe guest rooms donated by
The Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel.
The Capital Region Heart Ball, chaired by Greg
Lane of Aegis Group, celebrates the efforts of
those involved with the local Heart Societies to
raise funds, build passion and save lives. Event
proceeds will support research and community
education on the risk factors associated with
cardiovascular disease and stroke for all ages.
“The American Heart Association / American
Stroke Association focuses on all age ranges to
fight the greatest health risk in the United
States,” stated Lane. “There has been countless
advancements in research and education programs
focusing on children’s health. From identifying
problems in child development to establishing
healthier school nutrition plans, this
organization is making a difference.”
A Special Appeal for “Our Children’s Health”
will take place the night of the event. Lloyd
Lamm, Retail President, First National Bank,
chairs the special appeal. For more information
on contributing, please contact the Capital
Region Division of the American Heart
Association. Join us in a pledge to make a
difference.
“Improving the health of our communities is a
core value of our company,” said Dan Lebish,
President and chief executive officer of United
Concordia Companies, Inc., presenting sponsor of
the 2009 Heart Ball. “There is an increasing
body of research that suggests linkages between
poor oral health and certain systemic
conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
As a dental insurer committed to oral and
overall health, United Concordia fully supports
the Heart Ball and the work of the American
Heart Association/American Stroke Association.”
More than 300 supporters are expected to attend
this year’s Heart Ball including business
leaders, professionals, philanthropists and
other community members. Attendees will be
helping to reduce the prevalence of
cardiovascular disease and stroke within central
Pennsylvania communities.
“On average in the United States, there is a
stroke every 40 seconds. Stroke is the third
leading cause of death and claims 150,000
American lives each year. It is also the leading
cause of adult disability,” stated Kevin
Cockroft, M.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor of
Neurosurgery and Radiology and Co-Director of
the Penn State Stroke Center, Penn State Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center.
Premier sponsor is United Concordia. Media
partners are Harrisburg Magazine, CBS 21 and
Central Penn Business Journal. Reservations are
$175 per person. Sponsorship, reservation and
information are available by contacting the
American Heart Association at (717) 795-9514.
For more information contact:
Capital Region Office
717-795-9514
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