TUCSON, AZ, February 20, 2023 — The 2023 Southern Arizona Heart Ball will be held March 18,2023, at Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. The annual gala is a culmination of the year-round American Heart Association Heart of Southern Arizona campaign The dollars raised by the Heart of Southern Arizona campaign fund the mission of the American Heart Association to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives while supporting priority issues in Southern Arizona.

Greg Taylor, Board Chairperson for the American Heart Association, Southern Arizona said, “The Heart of Southern Arizona is helping to remove barriers to health to ensure that where you live doesn’t determine how long you live. Thanks to education and research funded by the AHA, we’ve made progress. But there is still more work to be done.”  

The 2023 Southern Arizona Heart Ball is sponsored by Banner University Family Care, Premier Title Agency, TMC Health, Rolling Hills Investments, Schaefer Team Real Estate, Lerner & Rowe, Port of Tucson, Sunstreet Mortgage, Tucson Appliance Company, Arizona Complete Health and TCI Wealth Advisors. This year’s special honoree Josh Pullium will join patrons at the event, where attendees will enjoy a fabulous evening of dining, dancing to the Zona Libre Band, and an exciting auction which will feature a luxurious spa package, a Tucson Golf Tour, 7-day trip to Mexico and more!

“Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who help make the Heart Ball possible,” said McKensie Garza, executive director of the American Heart Association, Southern Arizona. “Every person in Southern Arizona deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. Your dedication helps the American Heart Association advance cardiovascular health for all.”

The Heart of Southern Arizona campaign and the Heart Ball support the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, which aims to reduce barriers to health care access and quality. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focuses on heart and brain health. For more information on how to support the American Heart Association or how to reserve your spot at the Southern Arizona Heart Ball, visit soazheartball.heart.org or contact Teresa.Shami@heart.org.

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.  

 

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