For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association (heart.org) has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through the Heart of Omaha’s Heart and Stroke Ball campaign, Shelly and Gary Grote, volunteer chairpersons, will lead community-wide efforts to help ensure every individual in Omaha has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. The Ball celebrates hope and progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association’s efforts to make an impact on the health of the community. These efforts include the relentless pursuit of scientific discovery, public policy change, equitable health for the under resourced and underrepresented and education to equip the community to take control of their health.
“The Grote couple demonstrates outstanding leadership. With Gary’s dedication at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, his passion and commitment to the American Heart Association’s mission, deep understanding of community needs and unwavering drive to make a difference positions them as the perfect choice to chair this event,” says Sarah Tselentis, American Heart Association Development Director. “We welcome Shelly and Gary to the Heart of Omaha, an initiative that centers around better health for every individual by focusing on critical issues and work to equitably improve and save lives.”
“We are honored to serve as the 2025 Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball chairs,” said Gary Grote, Managing Director – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, “We are eager to work with our outstanding team of volunteers and the American Heart Association to drive change by removing barriers to health, investing in groundbreaking research, delivering impactful health education and advocating for healthy policies. It takes a village to make a lasting impact and we must do whatever it takes to create a better tomorrow for all people in Omaha.”
The 2025 Ball will be held on Saturday, February 8 at CHI Health Center. The annual event is a night to celebrate the Association’s year-round efforts to break down barriers to health in Omaha. Throughout the evening, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, will honor volunteers and patrons, feature stories of survivors, and entertain guests with dinner, live and silent auctions. For more information on how to support or attend the Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball, visit heart.org/OmahaHeartBall or contact Sarah.Tselentis@heart.org.