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UNLEASH THE MAGIC OF STORYTELLING THE DENVER HEART BALL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Our mission drives everything we do
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IS ON A MISSION TO BE A RELENTLESS FORCE FOR A WORLD OF LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES.
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PROGRAM 6:00 PM
Registration, Cocktails, Silent Auction
7:00 PM
Ballroom Doors Open Dinner
8 : 15 PM
Silent Auction Closes Program with live auction, survivor story, and Open Your Heart Appeal where you’ll have the opportunity to give a personal gift that is meaningful to you directly to the mission of the American Heart Association.
AFTER PARTY
Dancing, Music by Moments Notice & Company
11:00 PM
Event Concludes
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The Denver Heart Ball is an annual celebratory evening of storytelling, dinner and dancing, and includes an exciting auction. Funds raised through the Heart of Denver Heart Ball campaign will support local efforts aimed at saving and improving lives from heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is committed to investing in and advancing health equity by removing barriers to health through community impact, scientific research, advocating for healthy policies and more. Over our 100-year history, we’ve saved and improved countless lives. In our next 100 years, we’re taking it even further by ensuring everyone, everywhere enjoys their healthiest lives.
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JENNIFER HARLAN
Honored Survivor As a cardiac arrest and three-time heart attack survivor, Jennifer Harlan is a living proof of the power of resilience and courage. Tonight, you’ll hear her inspiring story and will have the opportunity to make a gift during the Open Your Heart appeal. Your generous donation could help us advance lifesaving research and provide CPR training to more people in Colorado.
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DREW ENGELBART FOX31 Denver and Channel 2 News
Emcee KATIE ORTH FOX31 Denver and Channel 2 News
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Board of Directors ERIN AMERLAN CHARLES SCHWAB BOARD CHAIR
RYAN BEISER PNC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
KEITH DENNIS DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL
OSWALDO GRENARDO MD GABBY HODGSON COMMONSPIRIT MERRILL LYNCH BOARD PRESIDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MARQUES HUNTER WALMART
DUNBAR IVY MD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO
PAM JEFFORDS DIVERSITYWORKS GROUP
MARY KAY KLIMESH DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DUSTIN LILJEHORN JE DUNN
BEN MILLER PREMISE HEALTH
RACHELLE MOULTON EY
HARRY SIVADHAS MD HEALTHONE
FRANK SOTTOSANTI MARKETING EXECUTIVE
THANK YOU HEART OF DENVER CAMPAIGN BOARD MEMBERS Erin Amerlan Managing Director, Enterprise & Operational Risk Management Charles Schwab Gabe Anderson Marketing Professional Arezu Berzinji Strategic Sourcing Category Manager Arrow Electronics Ryan Beiser Regional President and Head of Corporate Banking PNC Bank Logan Pierson Development Manager Trailbreak Partners
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Cor Vitae M E M B E R S
Membership in Cor Vitae is achieved through a personal commitment of $5,000 which includes, but is not limited, to Open Your Heart gifts, Auction purchases, and Circle of Red participation. Cor Vitae is an annual Society for individual donors, recognizing them locally while also celebrating them on a national platform. Through Cor Vitae, donors have a unique opportunity to learn about the work and impact of the American Heart Association in our community and across the nation. Erin and Matt Amerlan Jeri and Johnny Barajas Melissa Barker Alice Barron Heather and Ryan Beiser Marna and Mark Belfance Naomi and Thomas Binning Steve Buckley Meme Callnin Sally Campbell Haas Bonnie Campbell Perkins Russell Cassella Michelle Challenger Dexanne and William Clohan Linda and Craig Cook Dallis and Sean Crow Ivette Dominguez-Drawe Donna and Tim Dorn Helen and Joe Drexler Renee Duncan Kelly and Jim Fullerton Jake Galperin Gail and Rich Gergasko Gabrielle Hodgson
Deanna Huibregtse Pam Jeffords Arlene Mohler Johnson Milton Karavites Lynne and Raymond Keck Kelly and Bob Kinder Marianne and Richard Kipper Sami and John Lockton Anthony Long Leisa Maddoux and Michael Singer Kelly Mahoney Michael McDonald Stacey and Jim McDonald Lauren McGee Erica and Joe Oltmann Waynette S. Rand Pamela Roth Nancy Scally Katy and Erik Simpson Karen and Frank Sottosanti Yolanda and Wouter Van Kempen Jacob Varshavskiy Melissa Welch Thomas Worley
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Sponsors
LOCALLY SPONSORED BY TOGETHER TO END STROKE SPONSOR
LOCAL SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
TABLE SPONSORS
Children’s Hospital Colorado Edgewise Therapeutics HealthONE PNC Bank Revelstoke Capital Partners, LLC UCHealth
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In Kind Donors Arthur Murray Dance Studio Aspen Hospitality Group BarkBox The Colorado Chautauqua Chez Maggy – Donated by PNC Bank Chill Angel Colorado Ballet – Donated by PNC Bank Colorado Rockies Culinary Dropout Denver Museum of Nature & Science Erin Amerlan Fiske Planetarium Grand Hyatt Denver Honey Stinger Jay’s Valet Jiang Photography Kendra Scott Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Lockheed Martin Space McNeil Designer Portraits Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Denver) Puttshack Renee Duncan Seattle Fish Co. Smell That Bread Bakery Spring Valley Sports Club Strings Music Festival Swallow Hill Music Top Golf Centennial Urban Air Adventure Park Vita Brevis Fine Art Wonderbound *List as of 2/12/2024
Live Auction A WEEKEND IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Experience a luxurious 3-night getaway in a roomy 2bedroom, 2-bathroom (sleeps 8) condo at the Steamboat Grand, located steps away from the Steamboat Ski Resort. You and your 7 guests will have access to amazing resort amenities such as a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, an on-site restaurant and café, a fitness center and a full-service spa. You can book your stay in 2025, with the exception of these dates*: February 14-17, 2025, July 4-7, 2025, and December 27, 2025 - January 3, 2026. This package also comes with gifts from local Steamboat Springs businesses such as Chill Angel Luxury Sleep and Loungewear, Honey Stinger, and more! Value: $3,900
Live Auction VIP ROCKET LAUNCH EXPERIENCE IN CAPE CANAVERAL
Lockheed Martin Space invites you and your guests to witness a spectacular rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida. You will enjoy a VIP experience with exclusive access to various activities that are normally off-limits to the public. You may get to attend a launch briefing, mingle with the launch team, watch the launch from a prime spot, and even visit the launch pad to see the rocket and the spacecraft up close the day before the launch! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! To make your trip even more comfortable, Jay’s Valet will provide you with luxury transportation from your home to Denver International Airport. Value: Priceless
COLORADO GO RED FOR WOMEN CELEBRATION
Evening of May 2, 2024
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2024 DENVER HEART WALK
Save the Date Sat June 1, 2024 Sloan's Lake Park
I walk to save lives. So can you.
www.denverheartwalk.org
Walk your heart out!
Join your company team, start a team of your own, or join as an individual - whatever you choose, you can make a difference in people’s lives including your own!
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5 MILE HIGH STATION CycleNation brings together the Denver community for a high-energy block party event on stationary bikes. Teams ride relay style on stationary bikes while raising funds to support the lifesaving work of the American Stroke Association.
REGISTER AT
CYCLENATION.ORG/DENVER
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