The Counsel for a Cause campaign unites leaders from the legal and financial industries in New York City to drive equitable health impact in our community.
The Campaign culminates in a 300-person cocktail reception each May, where top professionals gather to celebrate their impact, network, and strengthen connections—all while raising critical funds to fuel scientific discovery, remove barriers to care, and ensure every New Yorker has an equal opportunity to live a healthy life.
Event Date: May 11, 2027
Location: The Lighthouse, Pier 60
For additional information about Counsel for a Cause, please contact Sydney Hoffman at sydney.hoffman@heart.org.
The American Heart Association believes everyone deserves the opportunity for a longer healthier life.
Building on over 100 years of leadership, the Association has a bold vision for the future.
By 2028, the American Heart Association will drive breakthroughs in science, policy, and care that translate into healthier individuals and communities—and ensure the greatest discoveries in health reach people where they are.
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