The Omaha American Heart Association is anticipating 700 social, business, medical, and community leaders to attend this year’s Heart Ball presented by Lexus of Omaha on Saturday, February 1 at Embassy Suites – LaVista. The black tie event is celebrating its 26th year with a “Wild About Heart” theme. The 2014 Heart Ball Honorary Chairs are David and Lori Scott and the Heart Ball Chairs are Trev and Angie Alberts.
The evening begins at 5:00 pm with the Patron Party and crowning of the Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Heart Prince, Jake Alexander. From 6:00-7:25 pm attendees will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and participate in the bid board auction, while enjoying cocktail hour. At 7:30 pm the presentation portion of the evening begins, which includes an Open Your Heart Pledge, dinner and a live auction, followed by live music and dancing at the Pulse Party. Money raised from the event will be used to fund live-saving research in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Currently the American Heart Association is funding $2.9 million for research in Nebraska including ten awards at Creighton University and UNMC in Omaha.
For more information regarding the 2014 American Heart Association Omaha Heart Ball presented by Lexus of Omaha go to www.Omahaheartball.org or call (402) 346-0771.
To learn more or join in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit heart.org.