The American Heart Association’s annual Heart Ball celebrates progress improving heart and brain health On average, someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as a heart attack or stroke, every 34 seconds.[1] An aging, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in heart disease and stroke risk factors among younger people, … Read more
Shannon O. Pierce named 2026 American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Ball Chair HAMPTON ROADS, Va., October 1, 2025 — For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of Hampton Roads Heart Ball campaign, Shannon O. Pierce, volunteer chairperson and president & … Read more
American Heart Association annual event raises funds and awareness locally Virginia Beach, VA, May 21, 2024 — The 2024 Hampton Roads Heart Ball brought hearts together to save lives and strive for equitable health for everyone living in Hampton Roads. With more than $355,000 raised overall and almost $125,000 raised in the room during the … Read more
American Heart Association celebration recognizes importance of local supporters and volunteers The 2024 Hampton Roads Heart Ball will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. The annual gala is a culmination of the year-round American Heart Association Heart of Hampton Roads campaign, an initiative uniting community leaders to invest … Read more
Cathie Vick and Ashford Denman named co-chairs of 2024 American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Ball As plans are underway for the 2024 Hampton Roads Heart Ball, Cathie Vick, Chief Development & Public Affairs Officer, The Port of Virginia and Ashford Denman, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services, Sentara Health have been named co-chairs of this … Read more