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It's glitz, glamor and fun at the annual Heart Ball By Shavaughn Moss ~ Lifestyles Editor ~ shavaughn@nasguard.com: It's an evening where elegant couture is on display, and sophistication is at its best. But it's definitely not stodgy or still. It's an evening filled with laughter, excitement and lots of dancing. It's the 46th Annual Heart Ball. It's one of the hottest affairs on the calendar that you definitely don't want to miss, because it's a grand opportunity to celebrate life and love, as you do your part to support a charity. Your attendance will help to repair the heart of a child, and help to give a gift of life. Under the theme, "Give a gift of life - preserve a heart," The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation will host its annual ball on Saturday, February 13 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. With the Ed Brice Orchestra, Soulful Groovers and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band all scheduled to perform, it's expected to be a toe-tapping, finger-snapping, body-rocking kind of evening. Not to be forgotten, will be the naming of the person who will be awarded The Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award for their humanitarian and heart-touching acts to improve the lives of others. A round-trip ticket for two on British Airways to London; a Baum Mercier men's watch from Diamonds International; a round-trip ticket for two on Bahamasair along with a four-night stay at Barefoot Homes Bahamas, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco; a collectable bottle "Muranno" by Carlo Moretti; a blown glass heart necklace and earring set from Coin of the Realm and a heart-shaped gift from the David Yurman Collection are some of the fabulous prizes that will be won on the night. There will also be paintings and prints from Chan Prat, Clifford Fernander, John Paul, John Cox and Nettica Symonette that will be taken home by ball-goers at the end of the night. Cocktails are 7:15 p.m. with dinner at 8:30 p.m. The annual Heart Ball is the major fund raiser for The Heart Ball Committee, the fundraising arm of The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. The Foundation's main goal is to assist persons, primarily children, to repair their hearts. Additionally, The Foundation in conjunction with The Bahamas Heart Association aims to proactively educate and inform persons residing in The Bahamas about heart care and how to lead heart healthy lifestyles. The Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1961 by Evelyn Lady Sassoon to assist persons in need, with heart care. The Foundation runs primarily on a voluntary and contributory basis. Over 97 percent of the funds received go directly to heart care and the remaining three percent (or less) to unavoidable administrative costs. The Heart Foundation gives support and understanding to parents and families for heart care, whether in hospitals in The Bahamas or in Florida. One of the secondary goals of The Heart Foundation is to not turn anyone away. Since its inception, The Heart Foundation has helped over 4,000 patients to obtain heart care. Despite The Heart Foundation's best efforts and the increase in number of local cardiologist and equipment, there is still a need to raise funds to assist children of The Bahamas receive heart care locally and at hospitals abroad. Being a non-profit organization, The Heart Foundation relies heavily on the generosity of others to meet their goals and encourage persons in The Bahamas to lend their support. Each year, The Heart Ball Committee hosts two major fundraising events: The Heart Ball and The Annual Tea Party and Fashion Show. In addition, The Heart Foundation accepts gifts, memorial donations and tax-deductible donations. Schools and civic organization are welcome to lend their support. No amount is ever too small. Just like heart disease, these events and activities do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity or other. All are welcome to participate. Tickets for regular seating is $250 per person. For information on ticket purchases or donations contact The Heart Foundation at telephone number 327-0806.
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