ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH, February 21, 2024 — Don’t be late for a very important date, Ohio Valley residents! Your American Heart Association is excited to partner with local community leaders for the return of the Ohio Valley Heart Ball – “Wonderland” – happening this Saturday, February 24th, at the Belmont Hills Country Club. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Funds raised from the event will help fight the #1 and #5 killers of Americans – heart disease and stroke. Continuing their amazing jobs as Heart Ball Co-Chairs are John and Melissa Rataiczak.
“We are so excited to see the Ohio Valley once again come together to celebrate and to help raise funds for our mission in the region,” said Lauren Thomas, Development Director for the American Heart Association. “With this year being the centennial celebration of the American Heart Association, we are so happy to bring the Ohio Valley together to bring our mission to life in the region!”
The Heart Ball will also include silent auctions, delicious foods and live music from the K-Street Band. The event has already sold out, so tickets are no longer available.
Area sponsors include The Health Plan, WVU Medicine (Wheeling Hospital & Reynolds Memorial Hospital), WesBanco, Cardiology Registry Consultants, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Community Bank, Capital Health, Ohio River Collieries, Belmont Savings Bank, Capstone Holding Company, DeFelice Bros. Pizza, Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Waterfront Hall, MPR Transloading & Energy Services, Dr. Edward Chiu, Steele Insurance Associates, Inc., Harvey Goodman Realtor, Fort Henry Capital, Cardinal Operating Company, Visit Wheeling/Wheeling CVB, Rohrig Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Steele Pediatric Dentistry, Bulldog Rack, McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Verdantas, and Williams Energy . WTRF 7, iHeart Wheeling, and Lamar Outdoor are the media supporters for this event.
“We can’t say thanks enough to our sponsors and community partners,” added Thomas. “They helped us bring this beautiful night to the region and, without them, our mission to save lives couldn’t happen.”
For more information, contact Lauren Thomas at lauren.thomas@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 a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For media inquiries:
Kevin Pauley: kevin.pauley@heart.org
