Heart of New Jersey toasts to a healthier community at the 2022 Heart Ball

The American Heart Association celebrates New Jersey Heart Ball’s 25th anniversary

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is back in the ballroom this year for the 25th annual New Jersey Heart Ball. The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. June 10, 2022, at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey.

“The New Jersey Heart Ball is a great opportunity to highlight the advancements we have made with heart disease and stroke in our community. Our work is far from over and I want to help be a part of the solution by raising critical funds for research and make a difference for future generations,” said Paige Dworak, FACHE, president and chief executive officer at CareWell Health and 2022 Heart of New Jersey chair.

The Heart Ball will feature returning emcee and auctioneer Pat Tully, owner of Pat Tully, Inc., a live auction with incredible items up for bid, a family’s incredible heart journey, DJ and dancing.

As part of the celebration, the Association will celebrate the achievements and advances made by healthcare hero award winners. The honorees are:

  • PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR: Vance Weber, MD, Associates in Cardiovascular Disease, Atlantic Health System
  • RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR: Taya Glotzer, MD, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health
  • HUMANITARIAN WITH HEART: Nancy DiLiegro, PhD, FACHE, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health

The Heart of New Jersey campaign is locally sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health, Aergo Solutions, CareWell Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, Kindred Healthcare, and media sponsors News12 New Jersey and New Jersey 101.5. Visit njheartball.heart.org for Heart Ball tickets and additional information.