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2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball unites to create a world of longer, healthier lives
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. In addition, an aging, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in heart disease and stroke risk factors among younger people are expected to nearly triple the nation’s price tag on cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050, according to new published projections from the American Heart Association.
On Saturday, February 22, the 2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors working to change that statistic. The gala event showcased how research discovery, advocacy, equity and the knowledge to make an impact can change health outcomes in the AHA’s Gulf Coast region. The more than $830,000 raised will help support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, which has been advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere for more than 100 years.
“We are immensely proud of the impact the Heart Ball has on our community,” said Dr. Scott and Carrie Greenberg, who serve as the volunteer chairpersons for the 2025 Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball.
“This event and its mission are incredibly personal for us,” continued Carrie Greenberg. “My father experienced a heart attack recently. He’s alive today because of prepared bystanders, trained medical personnel, and the cardiovascular expertise of surgeons like my husband. The Heart Ball is more than just a celebration; it’s a powerful statement of what we can achieve when we come together for a vital cause. Because heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 5 threats to our health, it’s critical that we support the lifesaving research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Heart Association. Together we can create a vision for brighter tomorrows free from heart disease and stroke.”
The event was a culmination of the year-round Heart Ball campaign that works to improve and save lives from heart disease and stroke. The Montgomery and Northwest Harris Counties Heart Ball marks a moment in time to reflect, honor and celebrate the progress made through the discovery of groundbreaking research, advancements in health, advocacy efforts at local, state and federal levels and equipping communities with lifesaving knowledge.
St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital, BlackPearl Technology, Encompass Health, Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands Medical Center, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, and and Waste Connections served as the top sponsors for this year’s event held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, which featured speeches by Lisa Fenley, senior development director with the AHA, Gulf Coast, Jim Parisi, president of the AHA Gulf Coast board of directors and North Market President for St. Luke’s Health, and TJ Tijerina, chairperson of the AHA Gulf Coast board of directors and President & CEO of First Community Credit Union.
