SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 nd (2:00-
4:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. " Theme: "South
America Wines" (Open to the Public) Cost : $ Charity Donation: :
American Heart Association" This
week we set our sight on South America. The countries of Argentina
and Chile are having a major impact on the wine market in the U.S..
More and more they are producing award winning wines that fall
between the $10 to $20 dollar range. This Saturday we will sample
some wines we currently carry as well as some that are new to the
market.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 th (5:00pm-
7:00pm) Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market. Theme: "Wine &
Cheese Pairing" (Open to the Public). Cost: $ Charity Donation:
"American Heart Associaton"
Bring your friends and stop in for what has become one of our most
popular tasting. Once again we will select five cheeses and pair
them with wines from around the world. As always thanks for your
continued support. Hope this will be a great year for everyone!.
Best wishes from Karen, Randall and Bentley.
Contact: Marla Wilson
Director- Cobb Heart Ball
1101 Northchase Parkway
Marietta, GA 30067
678.224.2026- Direct Line
678.224.2026- Fax
marla.wilson@heart.org
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!
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