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2013 Heart Ball to Honor Heart and Stroke Survivors

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DAYTON -- The local American Heart Association will host its 18th Annual Heart Ball, “Ignite the Magic,” on March 23 in Dayton. 

More than 300 guests will join event co-chairs John and Jane Moyer of FirstLight HomeCare to honor local heart disease survivors and celebrate life during the event. The Heart Ball will be emceed this year by Marsha Bonhart of WDTN, herself a stroke survivor.

“We are excited to be celebrating heart and stroke survivors and to be ”Igniting the Magic” at this year’s heart ball,” said John Moyer, chairman of the 2013 Heart Ball. 

“This is a great opportunity to celebrate loved ones affected by cardiovascular disease, as survivors are the true beneficiaries of the mission of the American Heart Association,” said Sybil Martin, Heart Ball Director for the Miami Valley Division

The evening will feature the story of Payton Herres, a 12-year-old heart survivor.  Guests are invited to join the American Heart Association for a champagne reception followed by a night of fine dining, live and silent auction and dancing all night long to live entertainment provided by Rodney the Band.  Proceeds from the special appeal will benefit children with heart disease and help educate children and families about living healthier lifestyles. 

Tickets are $150 per person or $250 per person for a patron ticket that includes recognition in the program booklet. The 2013 Heart Ball is working to raise more than $240,000.  Proceeds support the association’s research, education, and advocacy programs throughout the Miami Valley, including research at Wright State University School of Medicine, fitness programs in area schools, and public health advocacy campaigns.

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 Heart Ball is Premier Health Partners. It is locally sponsored by Premier Health Net, CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, Uptime Solutions and Hospice of Dayton, Media sponsors are WDTN-TV, WBDT-TV, LITE 94.5, and Reach USA.

The Miami Valley Division of the American Heart Association's 18th Annual Heart Ball is set for Saturday, March 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sinclair Community College David H. Ponitz Center in Dayton.

For more information, tickets or corporate sponsorship, click here, or contact Sybil Martin at 937-853-3108.

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