Making changes in the community — particularly heart health — is vital and the American Heart Association’s New Orleans Heart Ball raised money on June 10 to continue its mission.
The event at The Higgins Hotel went above and beyond with its auctions: the silent auction boasted 10 packages, with the top purchase as “Merch Madness,” which included assorted WWOZ and Jazz Fest collectibles; as well as other items to bid on, including the painting, “Home,” by local New Orleans artist Janan Riley. Chuck Mutz of Black Tie Auctions charmed the audience into bidding on the seven live auction items, including a Girls Trip NOLA GIRLS Dance Experience with Big Freedia.
Entertainment included T-Ray the Violinist playing during the cocktail and silent auction hours before the program began and during dinner, while DJ El Camino, aka Michael Hecht, was the DJ for the dancing portion of the night.
American Heart Association is dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, it funds innovative research, is an advocate for the public’s health and shares lifesaving resources.
Dan Castillo was the Heart Ball chairperson.
Interesting Fact: Poppy Tooker shared her survivor story during the Open Your Heart moment, surprising many people who never knew she had had a heart attack and was initially saved by a bystander who provided CPR.
Charles Agent, Rebecca Agent, Brenda Kikuchi, Jim Schoen
Ken Tobin, Poppy Tooker
Karl Weber, Daphne Ferdinand, Dr. Keith Ferdinand
Stephanie Osborne, Terrance Osborne
Dr. Anand Irimpen, Dr. Maya Irimpen, Celia Lupin, Dr. Arnold Lupin
