Events – Apr 2022

Central Kentucky Heart Ball Raises Funds and Remembers Former Executive Director

LEXINGTON The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Central Kentucky Heart Ball, presented by WesBanco, took place on March 5, 2022 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. This year’s event was a tremendous success, raising more than $438,000 to fund the battle against heart disease in Central and Eastern Kentucky. During the event, the AHA recognized the healthcare community for their efforts throughout the pandemic and beyond. University of Kentucky football player and cardiovascular disease survivor, Kenneth Horsey, spoke about the difference the AHA makes in the lives of himself and other survivors.

Lauryn Johnson, 2yr nursing student at EKU, with her mother, Kristy Salley, APRN, CHC

Pete Hester, MD, Lexington Clinic, with daughters Ava (l) and Lily (r)

Jeff Koonce, market president, WesBanco, and wife Diane Koonce, who were co-chairs of the 2022 Central KY Heart Ball

Ashar Aslam, MD, director of chest pain center at Baptist Health Lexington, and wife Uzma, MD, UTC

Karen and Todd Ziegler, market president, Republic Bank

Navin Rajagopalan, MD, director UK Gill Heart & Vascular Affiliate Network, John Gurley, MD, UK Healthcare cardiologist, and Geri Tomassoni, MD, Baptist Health Lexington

Joseph Thomas, MD, FACC, associate professor, UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, with wife, Priya Warrier, MD, Family Allergy & Asthma, Sam Tyagi, MD, UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, and his wife Richa

Shannon and Michael Schaffer, MD, interventional cardiologist, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Rebecca and Tony Houston, FACHE, market CEO, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Tony Houston, market CEO, CHI Saint Joseph Health raises a toast to Joey Maggard, deceased, former director of Central Kentucky American Heart Association

John and Leslie Smart, president, CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation

John Gurley, MD, director, Structural Heart Program at UK Healthcare, with wife Anette

Malia and George Dimeling, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Neil and Sheila Griffeth, MSN, RN, market VP, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Amanda and Vince Sorrell, MD, acting chief, division of cardiology, UK Healthcare

Gary and Karen Harbin, CEO, Commonwealth Credit Union

Heart of Louisville Heart Ball Returns with Huge Success!

LOUISVILLE The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart of Louisville Heart Ball was held on March 26 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, raising nearly $800,000 to fund the fight against cardiovascular disease. The AHA also recognized two individuals who have made a significant impact in Kentuckiana. Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health, was presented the “Live Fierce. Stand for All.” Award for her equitable health efforts, and Abby Mulvihill was recognized as the top fundraiser in the nation for Leaders for Life, a class of changemakers dedicated to improving the health of their communities.