American Heart Association’s centennial

The 2024 Houston Heart Ball, Pulse of the Century, was a huge success. Event chair Kelly Hackett and survivor-honoree Wallis Marsh welcomed Russ Labrasca, DJ Warner, and Damien LaPar and more than 500 guests to the ballroom at the Hilton Americas to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Heart Association. The evening also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Houston Heart Ball and raised $1.25 million to help fight heart disease and stroke. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour while listening to an electric violin performance by Demola, and then took their seats for the program led by emcee Khambrel Marshall. After a video introduction of 16 honorees, they all gathered on stage for a standing ovation. Tim Singletary and Joanne Houck, longtime supporters of the American Heart Association, wrapped up the evening with a champagne toast that was followed by a balloon drop and dancing to the Midtown 10 Band. 

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