Thank you to all of the generous donors who contributed to Run for the Money on behalf of the Heart Society!
The Heart Society will use the proceeds to provide medication assistance to local heart patients.
2012 Heart Walk
The 9th annual Heart Walk was held on Thursday, May 3rd on the campus of Gaston Memorial Hospital with CaroMont Heart as the event sponsor. Almost 40 teams devoted countless hours to recruting walkers and securing sponsorships making the Heart Walk a huge success! Our sincere appreciation goes to Daniel Tuffy, this year's Chairperson, and to all of the volunteers who were so enthusiastic about helping the Heart Society.
Congratulations to the Hunter Douglas Shady Walkers as the Team that Raised the Most Money and the Team with the Most Walkers. Team member Barbara Gardin was recognized as the individual who raised the most contributions. She raised over $1,000! Thank you Barbara and the Shady Walkers!
50th Annual Heart Ball
The 50th Annual Heart Ball was held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Gaston Country Club with CaroMont Heart as the presenting sponsor.
A wonderful committee of dedicated volunteers worked for months to make the Heart Ball a special evening that raised about $53,000 to support the Heart Society's programs. Many thanks for their time and support!
2012 Heart Ball Committee
Gina Ayscue David Rogers
Bryan Farris Meg Silvoy
Edie Hancock Barry Smith
Dr. Alice Ann Kelly Jennifer Tamberella
Dr. Jayne Kendall Kim Tidwell
Jennifer Philbeck Betty Ann Wittenberg
The Heart Society will use 100% of the proceeds from the Heart Ball to support progams for Gaston County, including Medication Assistance, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings and Cardiovascular Health Education.
We would like to thank Rob Collins for donating his time and talents to create our website. Rob has a special interest in our agency because his daughter, Cassidy was born with a heart defect called Transposition of the Great Arteries. This means that the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected in the wrong places so oxygen-poor blood returning from the body to the right atrium and the right ventricle is pumped out to the aorta and the body, while the oxygen-rich blood returning from the lungs to the left atrium and ventricle is sent back to the lungs. Cassidy had her first surgery when she was just 12 hours old and then underwent open heart surgery six days later. She has had two catheterizations since then and may require more surgery as she gets older. Cassidy is almost 13 years old. She is a very special young lady who enjoys acting in plays, playing volley ball, and was the national spokesperson for the American Heart Association.
Cassidy Collins
A very special thank you to Bryan Farris, a Heart Society board member, who has known Rob for some time and recruited him to volunteer for the Heart Society!
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The Heart Society of Gaston County is a local organization dedicated to fighting heart disease in Gaston County.
Our Mission Statement
The Heart Society’s mission is to increase awareness of cardiac disease, to promote heart healthy lifestyles and to provide services to local heart patients.
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