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Heart of Southwest Florida: United for Health and Hope

The Heart of Southwest Florida’s year-round work to save lives and fund research
is rigorous, diligent and impactful. It’s all made possible by volunteers who are
inspired and motivated by the mission of the American Heart Association. OF OUR STORY

The Southwest Florida Heart Ball, presented by the American Heart Association,
celebrated the Heart of Southwest Florida - inspired by the heart itself. Centers for Multiple Sclerosis honored 25 Dr. Matthew Baker
Centers for Multiple Sclerosis honored 25
years of dedicated supporters who have
years of dedicated supporters who have
Just like the four chambers of this vital organ, our work is powered by ACCESS, The Late Susan Bookbinder
made lasting impact and touched
KNOWLEDGE, DISCOVERY and ADVOCACY, all working together to advance made lasting impact and touched
health and hope for everyone, everywhere. countless lives at their 25 Anniversary Peter DeFresco
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countless lives at their 25 Anniversary
Gala and Award Ceremony held March 8
Gala and Award Ceremony held March 8
Please save the date for the Shannon Diener
being held at the Vineyards.
At the Heart Ball, we celebrate 2026 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA being held at the Vineyards.
the power of community, HEART BALL Eric & Kathy Feinstein
compassion, and commitment. In From 12 incredible names, four received
From 12 incredible names, four received
2026, our theme ‘heART’ reminds special recognition for their extraordinary Julie Fisher
special recognition for their extraordinary
us that every heartbeat is a work Matthew Flores
impact and unwavering commitment over
of art—and every act of giving Inspired by art, impact and unwavering commitment over
the past 25 years.
paints a brighter future for driven by heart the past 25 years. Debbie Heil
Southwest Florida.
Friday, March 20 Their vision and generosity embody the Rachel Keller
Their vision and generosity embody the
-Jessaca Rodriguez The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón very heart of our mission and inspire us
very heart of our mission and inspire us
Executive Director, Lisa Luthringer
to continue building a future of hope and
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, to continue building a future of hope and
American Heart Association SWFL contact Jessaca Rodriguez - Jessaca.Rodriguez@heart.org Ann Oswald
possibility.
possibility.
Linda & Ken Sumner
Join us in making a lifesaving impact. View photos from the event at
View photos from the event at
Learn more or get involved at heart.org/swflheartball Centers4MS.org.
Centers4MS.org.

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Years of Impact
Frank Lloyd Wright Sponsor Live Fierce Southwest Florida Sponsor Print Art Sponsor Years of Impact

Masterpiece Platform Sponsor

Da Vinci Sponsors Martha Graham Sponsors Artisan Sponsor
Pamela & Cal
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