Posts Tagged ‘American Heart Association’
Rio Hotel & Casino
The 7th annual Go Red For Women luncheon was held at the Rio Hotel and Casino for the many supporters and champions of the Las Vegas American Heart Association. The luncheon’s goal was to educate women and men alike about the heart health as well as to band together in an effort to wipe out heart disease and stroke.
The event featured shopping and wellness booths educating those in attendance about staying healthy through lifestyle changes, a silent auction, a health conscious lunch sponsored by Weight Watchers of Las Vegas and entertainment by Vegas entertainer Rick Faugno. Channel 3 TV anchor Maria Mortera emceed the event joined by 2012 Go Red For Women chairwoman Dawn Gibbons. Passion speaker Mary Jackson and keynote speaker Dr. Mitchel Forman highlighted the luncheon with words of passion, encouragement, strength, tenacity and humor.
Sponsors included Macy’s Department Store and Merck Pharmaceuticals which helped Read the rest of this entry »
Las Vegas American Heart Associations Heart Ball 2011
The Mirage Resort Hotel & Casino was the setting for this years Heart Ball fundraiser for the Las Vegas American Heart Association. The event was hosted by channel 3 TV anchors, Kim and Dana Wagner and included both a live and silent auction.
Former heart patient and now a happy, healthy, little girl Lola Worthen Blanche (10 months old), her mother Lindsey Worthen, and family members were special guests for the fundraising evening.
A delicious dinner and a fun evening of dancing make this year’s Heart Ball 2011the perfect celebration of sharing and caring. Heart Ball chair, Richard J. Rizzo, Vice Chairman of Perini Building company, opened the dinner portion of the evening by thanking the audience for the generosity and support of the Las Vegas American Heart Association.
“We are here tonight to celebrate their success in the lifesaving efforts that take place here in Southern Nevada everyday in part because of their efforts,” says Rizzo. “All of you in this room are the very pillars upon which our community stands and I am truly grateful you have chosen to support an organization so very dear to my heart.”
The Mirage Hotel and Casino was the setting for the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Heart Association’s major fundraiser of the year. Hosted by News 3 anchors Kim and Dana Wagner the purpose of the evening was to recognize donors, volunteers and individuals impacted by heart disease.
Wearing a pink dress and a flowered head-band, special guest ten-month old Lola Blanche Worthen enjoyed the evening celebration along with her mother Lindsey Worthen, who delivered an inspirational story about Lola’s journey and eventual triumph over her battle with a congenital heart defect. Several surgeries later, Lola is a bright-eyed, happy little girl.
An emotional Lindsey Worthen talked about what it meant to have the support of the American Heart Association. “One thing I do know is that the American Heart Association played an important role in the research that helped repair Lola’s heart,” says Worthen.
Auctioneer, Christian Kolberg lead the live auction for the evening helping to raise funds for the evening. The silent auction featured more than 50 items and baskets from David Yurman, Harley Davidson, Judith Leiber, Red Rock Casino Resort, and Tommy Bahama to name a few.
This event celebrated the countless lives that have been saved and improved by the efforts of those involved with the American Heart Association. The proceeds raised from the Las Vegas Heart Ball will go towards the organizations mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
For more information about the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Heart Association Call (702) 367-1366 or visit them on the web at www.heart.org.
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- The 2011 Las Vegas Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Las Vegas Heart Ball
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- Bessie Lee-Oh modeling a Judith Lieber handbag
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Shawn White, Brad White, Heart Association Board of Directors Member Sally Bedotto at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the Heart Ball 2011
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- Lindsey Worthen with daughter and special guest, Lola Blanche Worthen at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The Worthen Family with special guest, Lola Blanche Worthen (ctr) at the 2011 Heart Bal
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- The silent auction at the Heart Ball 2011
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Melinda Brown and Sandie Boyadjian at the 2011 Heart Bal
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- Shawn and Brad White at the 2011 Heart Ba
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- David and Kim Lieto (Circle of Red member) at the 2011 Heart Bal
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- David and Kim Lieto (Circle of Red member) at the 2011 Heart Bal
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Dr. Jerry D. Routh & wife Cheryl Routh with Jim Jackson and wife, Mary at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Nicole Magann, Dr. Chris, Dr. Faz Jamal and Lina Hernandez at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- Jennifer Bradley & LVCVA, Vince Alberta at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Angela Passman, Ranti Maharaj and Steve Passman at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- Courtney Spencer and Eric Radcliff at the 2011 Heart Bal
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- (l to r) Vaughnie & Gil Montoya with Linda & Paul Rheinberger at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- Miss UNLV Lindsey Jamieson and Miss Souther Counties Alyssa D’Agostino at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- Ryan Townsend and Michael Walsh at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The silent auction at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) R.J. Peltyn, Sandy Peltyn, Caitlin Shea and Jim Booban at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) R.J. Peltyn, Sandy Peltyn, Caitlin Shea and Jim Booban at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- (l to r) Vicke & Steve Piszczek, Carol Dow-Richards & Lori Wright and at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The Australian Bee Gees at the 2011 Heart Ball
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- The ballroom at the 2011 Heart Ball
