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03/15/2013 - Asia Week New York Kick-off Reception at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum,
03/12/2013 - Third Annual Fountain House Associates Spring Breakfast: “Between The Sheets”
03/05/2013 - NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER’S FACES GALA HONORING LEON CHARNEY RAISED $4.5 MILLION
02/23/2013 - "I Have A Voice" fundraiser for Gigi's PLAYHOUSE
02/23/2013 - Eleventh Annual “Thanksgiving in February” Feeds over 500 of New York’s Needy
02/21/2013 - The French Heritage Society's Annual Palm Beach Gala Dinner
02/21/2013 - 24th Annual Gala of Heart & Soul Charitable Fund Auction at Christie’s
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02/13/2013 - Lost and Found: The Pinajian Discovery, a benefit preview for the Fund for Armenian Relief
02/08/2013 - 56th Annual Red Cross Ball in Palm Beach
02/07/2013 - Lost and Found: The Pinajian Discovery benefit preview for the Fund for Armenian Relief
02/06/2013 - All Star Orchestra’s Preview Screening of their New Classical Music and On-line Education Television
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01/23/2013 - The Perlman Music Program Fourth Charity Wine Auction
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Palm Beach Heart Ball
12/17/2009 - By Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Heart Ball

Palm Beach Heart Ball Donates Important Archives to Historical Society on December 17, 2009.

Nearly 100 guests attended a special reception at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum to celebrate the illustrious history of the American Heart Association and the individuals that have contributed to the organization’s success in Palm Beach.

The storied Palm Beach Heart Ball holds a place in the national spotlight as the oldest Heart Ball in the nation, and the longest continuously held charity event in Palm Beach. This year marks the event’s 55th Anniversary and to honor its legacy, the American Heart Association has donated its collection of archival material to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The contents date back to 1956 and include original photography, invitations, news clippings, letters and other illuminating historical documents. The 60-year archival transfer is being
lauded as the first of its kind in the history of the non-profit sector in
Palm Beach County. The institutional and teaching significance is a
pacesetter for other non-profits looking to preserve and retain their
important history.

“The long and prestigious history of the Palm Beach Heart Ball is
intertwined with the history of Palm Beach island,” said John McDonagh,
president and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. “By
acquiring the American Heart Association’s collection we will be able to
preserve its story for future generations and provide the community with a
unique view of the evolution of this philanthropic institution that has
played such an integral role in local history.”

Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association presented awards to
individuals who have made a vital and significant contribution to the
organization’s success. Kathryn C. Vecellio received the Exceptional
Philanthropy Award for her role as chairman of the 2008 Palm Beach Heart
Ball, where she helped raise a record-breaking $2.38 million for the
organization – the most successful Heart Ball in the country that year. Jane
Volk, wife of famed architect John L. Volk was presented the Lifetime Palm
Beach Heart Ball Award; Trudy Brekus, Etonella Christlieb, Arlette Gordon,
Alice Tarone and Joyce Vaughn received Grand Volunteer Awards; and The
Esther B. O’Keeffe Foundation received the Legacy Award. The Foundation gave
a $1 million gift to the American Heart Association, which paved the way for
the opening of their new headquarters building in West Palm Beach in 2003.
There was also a special presentation of the President’s Award to Anne
Eisenhower in honor of her grandparents, President Dwight D. and Mrs. Mamie
Eisenhower.

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