Renaissance of the Heart
2008 Cobb Heart Ball
What: Cobb Premier Black-Tie Gala
When: Saturday, February 9, 2008
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. - Dinner, Dancing, Program, and Live Auction
Where: Cobb Galleria Centre
Why
: To provide funds for Research and
Education in support of the American Heart Association,
benefiting society by reducing the incidence of heart
attacks, strokes, and their disabling effects.
Who: Co-Chairs: Sandi and Dr. William Cooper
Bonnie and Gerald Pouncey
Accomplishments:
Now in its 24th year, this prestigious
social event hosts more than 650 attendees from the medical and
corporate arenas, as well as community leaders. Some of our many
supporters are listed in the official program for the 2007 event.
The Cobb Heart Ball has generated more than 3.7
million dollars during the last two decades. Multi-year research
projects at Georgia universities and hospitals are funded by the
American Heart Association. The funding is valued at millions of
dollars per year. The Cobb Heart Ball proceeds constitute a
significant portion of these funds.
Reasons to Participate:
Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer!
Stroke is the nation’s No. 3 killer!
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 2 cause of death (behind
accidents) in children under the age of 15.
Fifty-five percent of the contributions from the
Cobb Heart Ball are used to fund the educational programs of the
American Heart Association. Twenty percent of the contributions go
toward research efforts. Fifteen Percent is spent in additional fund
raising, and the remaining ten percent pays management costs.
Your contribution does make a difference!
Mended Hearts, Inc.
Mended Hearts is a volunteer support group for people with
heart disease or those recovering from open heart surgery.
Our volunteers visit a Atlanta's 7 major "Heart Hospitals",
including Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
For more information contact: Cathy Schmit
cathyandralph@earthlink.net
UPCOMING EVENT:
American Heart Assoc- Cobb Heart Walk
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Kennesaw State University
