YOUNGSTOWN, OH, Oct. 11, 2022 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, will host their annual Heart of Tri-County Heart Ball on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Waypoint 4180. 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.

Co-Chairs of this year’s Heart Ball are James and Christina Dascenzo who said yes to leading this campaign because of their personal connection to the organization. “Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life,” says James Dascenzo, Co-Chair of the 2022 Heart of the Tri-County Heart Ball Campaign. “We are committed to spreading awareness about heart disease and teaching the community about the signs and symptoms of heart attack, and stroke, and when to take action.”

“We are also passionate about creating and training a community of lifesavers through the Chain of Survival for a cardiac arrest victim,” says Co-Chair Dr. Christina Dascenzo, PharmD, RPh. “Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s number one killer. Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to heart attack or stroke. Educating and training the community in Hands-Only CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can mean the difference between life and death.”

Each year, more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital, and about 90% of those don’t survive. When Hands-Only CPR is performed effectively, it can double or triple the victim’s chance of survival. The majority of Americans do not know how or feel comfortable enough to perform CPR. Every minute that ticks by without CPR being performed greatly reduces the chance of survival.

The dollars raised through 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.  

This year’s Heart of Tri-County Heart Ball hosted by WFMJ’s Derek Steyer, opens at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour and silent auction. A formal dinner and program will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a live auction, Open Your Heart special appeal, and music.

To learn more about the Tri-County Heart Ball, purchase tickets, or to donate, visit www.heart.org/tricountyheartball

 

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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:  

Name: Jennifer McNeil, Communications Director,  Jennifer.McNeil@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) 
heart.org and stroke.org