The American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart Ballby Intown StaffFebruary 18, 20230Shares00Photo Credit: Wilson Parish+11View GalleryThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart Ball123456789101112131415Guests on the dance floorPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallHCA Healthcare GroupPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallSLB's Bruce MillerPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallPam and Jim WellsPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallKPRC's Khambrel Marshall and Sabirah RayfordPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallJeff and Bonnie HoustonPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallEmcee Khambrel MarshallPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDr. Jorge and April SalazarPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDr. Doug Lawson, Rachel Clingman, Olivier and Isabella Le PeuchPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDr. Doug Lawson, Rachel Clingman, Jim PostlPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDr. Doug Lawson and Carla GuzmanPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDr. Daniel Penny and wife Yuliya VeretennikovaPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallDebbie and Jack MoorePhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallCasey BrandPhoto Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association (AHA) Doesn’t Skip a Beat to Honor the 39th Anniversary of Houston’s Heart BallGuests 'cheers-ing'Photo Credit: Wilson ParishThe American Heart Association hosted its annual 2023 Houston Heart Ball at the Post Oak Hotel, raising $1.2 million. This year’s theme, ‘Every Beat. Everywhere,’ encouraged guests to honor the American Heart Association, both where it has been and where it is going, on the cusp of the organization’s 100th anniversary next year. The funds raised will allow AHA to continue investing in innovative research, medical discoveries, and educational programming to help eradicate heart disease and stroke.The festive fête kicked off as partygoers arrived and enjoyed wine and cocktails alongside live entertainment from hip-hop violinist Demola. As cocktail hour concluded, guests made their way into the ballroom where the evening opened with remarks from KPRC’s Khambrel Marshall who served as emcee for the evening, followed by American Heart Association Board President and CEO Dr. Doug Lawson and SLB’s Olivier Le Peuch. The Post Oak Hotel catered the gourmet dinner, starring an herb-roasted tenderloin and pan-seared Chilean sea bass, that was complemented by champagne, wine, and cocktails.Following dinner, guests were able to bid on 6 live auction items such as a Hawaiian Holiday and Getaway to Puerto Vallarta. Khambrel Marshall introduced the Open Your Heart moment, brought by the Children’s Heart Institute at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and UTHealth Houston, with a video honoring an 11-year-old heart disease survivor. The evening concluded as guests raised a glass to the American Heart Association and moved to the dance floor for live entertainment by Manhattan Band. See Also Not Just Your Regular Holiday Blues – The Link Between Diabetes and Depression The American Heart Association is a leading force for a world of longer, healthier lives. With nearly a century of lifesaving work, the Dallas-based association is dedicated to ensuring equitable health for all. 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