Putting Their ‘Heart’ into a Good Cause
12 • THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
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he 24th annual Heart Ball was held March 5 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The ball was hosted by the Heart Guild of Birmingham. This year’s honoree was C. Phillip McWane, chairman of McWane, Inc. More than 850 attended the event, raising more than $750,000 for the American Heart Association. The evening began with a reception and silent auction followed by a seated dinner, program and live auction. A three-course meal was served. The first course included a grilled hearts of romaine salad with olive oil, lemon and shaved Parmesan; toasted polenta with Texas caviar, pepperoncini and Kalamata olive garnish; and a Tuscan Caesar salad with jalapeño corn muffins and buttermilk biscuits. The second course was a char-grilled tenderloin filet of beef with herbed compound butter paired with Parmesan sautéed breast of chicken with Creole cream, fried green tomatoes, caramelized sweet potatoes with candied pecans and a steamed fresh vegetable medley. Desserts were Southern bourbon pecan pie with whipped cream and chocolate turtle cake with fudge, pecans and caramel. ArtPlay from UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for Arts Education & Outreach performed for the guests. Live music was provided by 14 Karat Gold dance band. Gene Hallman was master of ceremonies. Ron Kirby with Stokes Auction Group was auctioneer.
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More than 850 people attended this year’s Heart Ball. Left: Among those there were, from left, front: ball co-chairmen Diana Salter and Kim Hull, Heart Guild president Kristina Hindman and ball co-chairmen Tricia Schencker and Tammy Savage. Back: Mark Drew, Executive Leadership Team chairman; James Kirklin, M.D., Open Your Heart chairman: C. Phillip McWane, Heart Ball honoree and James R. Andrews, M.D., Heart Society Patron chairman. Right: Special guests at the 2011 Heart Ball were C. Phillip McWane, this year’s honoree, with 2010 honoree Dr. Carol Garrison, president of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Photos special to the Journal Live auction items included a Heart & Soul gourmet dinner for six at the winner’s home by Chef Chris Zapalowski of Homewood Gourmet, the 24th annual Heart Ball signature painting by
Birmingham artist Tracy McKay, a trip to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and a Heart & Soul package to Chicago. Kim Hull was chairman of this year’s
ball; Kristina Hindman is Heart Guild president. Mark Drew is the Executive Leadership Team chairman, and Dr. James Kirklin is chairman of Open Your Heart. ❖
Red Nose Ball is ‘S-More Fun Than Ever’
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Camp Smile-A-Mile’s Red Nose Ball was Feb. 19. Among those attending were: Above, left: from left, front: Sue Quinn and Bebe Costner. Back: Angie Redmond, John Redmond, Dan Fowler, Jean Costner Thomason, Roy Costner and Sissy Costner Boone. Above: Stephanie and Daniel Sims Left: Lori Rosenthal, Terry Chapman, Mariah Chapman and Jennifer Mitchell Photos special to the Journal
he 2011 Red Nose Ball lived up to its theme as it raised money for Camp Smile-A-Mile, a year-round program for children in Alabama with cancer. “Smore Fun than Ever” was the theme for the Feb. 19 event at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The night began with a silent auction, followed by a seated dinner more photos at and live auction. Entertainment was provided by the Undergrounders. Mike Royer with Alabama’s 13 was master of ceremonies; Ken Jackson was auctioneer. Chairmen of this year’s ball were John Daniel and Bob Mitchell. Betsy McAtee is president of Camp Smile-A-Mile. Proceeds from the Red Nose Ball benefit the camp’s mission to provide recreational and educational experiences for young cancer patients, their families and young adult survivors at no cost. ❖
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