Event:	American Heart Association Heart Gala - Silent Auction Share
Location:	Ritz Carlton 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102
Date:	Feb 23rd 2008, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Staff:	Manager: Amy P ; Coordinator: Rachel A
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

This is the 10th Anniversary Heart Gala, a black-tie fundraiser for the organization.

Volunteers will man the silent actuion tables, break down the auction, greet guests, and help with registration and check-out.

American Heart Association:

Formed in 1924, the American Heart Association provides the largest source of non-governmental funding for cardiovascular research in the country. Their success is due largely to our 4.2 million volunteers across the United States. MISSION: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. IMPACT GOAL: Their impact goal is to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25% by the year 2010. The AHA is the only voluntary health organization in the nation to quantify an impact goal. WHAT THEY DO: The AHA funds over $474M annually so people across the nation can live healthier, longer lives: -Fund important cardiovascular and stroke related research. -Educate communities, schools, companies and other health organizations. -Advocate for public policy changes that positively affect our nation's health.