CANFIELD, OH - The American Heart Association’s Heart of the Tri-County Heart Ball, under the leadership of our 2022 campaign co-chairs, James & Christina Dascenzo, was held on November 3, at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. The event raised a record-breaking $280-thousand dollars to fund the fight against cardiovascular disease. The event is the culmination of the Association’s year-long work through the Heart of Tri-County campaign that is focused on funding research, education, and raising critical funds to support the lifesaving work of the organization.

During the event, the Association alongside HBK CPA’s & Consultants and HBKS Wealth Advisors, this year’s Live Fierce Sponsor, also recognized an individual who has made a significant impact on the Tri-County community.

Amy Kren was awarded the “Live Fierce Award”, for setting an example for others through her commitment and passion, for inspiring and educating others on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and working to improve and extend the lives of those in our community.

Kren suffered a heart attack at the age of 38 and since then, has made it her mission to promote a healthy lifestyle and teach others about the early signs of a heart attack.  “I am humbled and truly honored to receive this incredible award. It is my desire, passion, and purpose to share my story and to help bring heart health awareness to others. If I can help at least one person, then what I went through was worth it,” said Kren.

The fundraising goal for dollars raised in the room during the Heartbeat Ball was exceeded this year and will help impact 100 families in the community with tools and resources for Hands-Only CPR.

The dollars raised throughout the Heart of Tri-County campaign fund the mission of the American Heart Association to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives while supporting priority critical issues in the Tri-County Area including blood pressure programs, and Hands-Only CPR education and training all supporting the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, reducing barriers to healthcare access and quality.

For More Information on how to Live Fierce: Live Fierce | American Heart Association and American Heart Association: Live Fierce - YouTube

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About the American Heart Association  
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

For Media Inquiries
Jennifer McNeil; Jennifer.McNeil@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org