18 • Thursday, March 24, 2016
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Journal photos by Emil Wald
OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
From left: John Morrow, Garry Gause, David Proctor and Joe Beck.
A Heart Full
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Guests Turn Out for Annual Heart Ball
he Cahaba Grand Conference Center flooded with guests March 5 for the American Heart Association’s 29th annual fundraiser. This year’s ball was hosted by the Heart Guild, with the help of ball chair Kimberly Kuhn and Guild President Mariah Chapman. Melissa DeCarlo served as silent auction chair, while Dr. Nedra Moncrief-Craig chaired the live auction. Décor was organized by Sarah Quinney. Proceeds from the event help fund cardiovascular and stroke research that affects the lives of many people, including the evening’s survivor honoree, Jason Philpot. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction, which led into a seated dinner. The menu started with a Mediterranean salad and roasted garlic or cranberry citrus vinaigrette. An entrée duet featured a heart of ribeye steak with a mushroom Bordelaise sauce and a stuffed chicken breast served with corn soufflé and broccolini with haricots verts. Dessert came in the form of a Belgian chocolate cheesecake or crème brulee cheesecake with local berries. A coffee bar offered Café Iz heart-shaped petit fours. Wine was provided by Colby Red Wines. During the dinner, a program celebrated Philpot as well as the event honoree Garry L. Gause, CEO of Tenet Health Systems. Both men are members of the association’s executive leadership team. The evening’s events were led by the ball emcee Gene Hallman of the Bruno Event Team.
Brandi Philpot, Jason Philpot, Gray Philpot, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed and Carla Philpot.
Following the program, a live auction was held featuring various dining and travel packages as well as a coveted concert package that included two tickets to the sold-out Adele performance at Madison Square Gardens and a two-night stay in New York City with airfare for two. ❖
Leigh and Bobby Collier. Michele King, C J Haupt, Jennifer Salvadori, Lillian Bromley, Brandi Manderville, Misty Rigdon, Tina Castello and Leanna Martin.