The Philadelphia Heart Society is an elite coalition of compassionate corporate and individual philanthropists who foster relationships and work with influencers to make lasting change happen for special initiatives that support the overall mission of the association. The Healing Heart Society celebrates local researchers, scientists and physicians for their work in saving, shaping and improving the lives of our loved ones. The Hopeful Heart Society celebrates and inspires joint-support of the AHA’s work to create a better future for our children, families and communities. The Helping Heart Society delights and entertains the affluent and influential philanthropists of the community, offering enticing opportunities to mix, meet and mingle…all while doing good and learning about healthy lifestyle choices. |
 American Heart Association One Penn Center at Surburban Station 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
 | 2012 Heart of Philadelphia The Heart Ball is one of Philadelphia's premier black-tie events, attracting leading healthcare, business and civic leaders committed to raising funds for lifesaving research and education programs across the Delaware Valley. |  | Open Your Heart Special Appeal Open your heart to the Mission Lifeline special appeal and be recognized at the Heart of Philadelphia. Dollars donated fund a citywide program which will decrease emergency response times and increase survival rates for heart attack victims. For more information, contact Lisa Palmer at lisa.palmer@heart.org or (215) 575-5222. |
 We gratefully thank the dedicated volunteers who serve on the Heart Society Executive Leadership Team and recognize our 2012 honorees. Heart of Philadelphia Honoree - Daniel J. Hilferty Edward S. Cooper Honoree - Howard H. Weitz, MD 2012 Executive Leadership Vice Chairs Patrick J. O’Connor, Vice Chairman, Cozen O’Connor Gerard H. Sweeney, President and CEO, Brandywine Realty Trust Joan K. Richards, President and CEO, Crozer-Keystone Health System Geno Merli, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Mission Lifeline Champion 2012 Executive Leaders Kathy Albanese, Independence Blue Cross Christopher Cashman, Independence Blue Cross Nick Chimicles, Chimicles & Tikellis LLP Anne K. Cobuzzi, AstraZeneca James Eisenhower, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Michael Halter, Hahnemann University Hospital David Kutch, Bank of New York Mellon Bruce G. Leto, Esq., Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Jeffrey McGroarty, Safegaurd Scientific Kathy Scullin, Crozer-Keystone Health System Mesfin Tegenu, MS, RPh, PerformRX Karen J. Walters, Independence Blue Cross |  |
For more information, please contact Dolores Vasquez at (215) 575-5205 or dolores.vasquez@heart.org
