Bell County Heart Ball invites residents to champion health and inspire hope across Temple and beyond
TEMPLE, Texas, April 15, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, will host the 2025 Bell County Heart Ball on April 26 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. This year's event, themed "Hearts in Bloom," encompasses an evening of elegance with dinner, a live auction and dancing to the music of The Pictures Band. The Heart Ball aims to raise funds for CPR education and hypertension awareness, continuing the mission to improve heart health in the community.
The event celebrates the Association’s year-round Heart of Bell County effort to improve community health through the relentless pursuit of public policy change, equitable health for the underserved and underrepresented, education and scientific discovery.
The Bell County Heart Ball is led by Dell Ingram-Walker, president of Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center, and will feature the story of young Landry Hart.
At the age of 13, a routine physical for athletics led to a life-changing discovery for Hart and her family. She was diagnosed with third-degree atrioventricular heart block, meaning that the electrical signals in her heart were not functioning properly, causing a dangerously slow heartbeat. Hart received a double wire pacemaker implanted to regulate her heartbeat. Nearly four years later, this life-saving device has transformed her life.
“I am so grateful for the life it has given me. I finally feel alive,” said Landry, now a junior in high school. “I’ve been able to try so many different things and meet so many people through school and the American Heart Association.”
On average, someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as a heart attack or stroke, every 34 seconds.[1] 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.1[2]
“This event honors the work we have done in Bell County to get us one step closer to a world free of cardiovascular disease and stroke,” said Ingram-Walker. “There is always more work to be done, and all of us can have a role in this vital mission."
The 2025 Bell County Heart Ball is presented by McLane Group along with gold sponsors H.E.B. and McLane Company and silver sponsors Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Media support is by KCEN-TV and Lamar.
For more information on how to support the American Heart Association or how to reserve a spot at the Bell County Heart Ball, visit heart.org/BellCountyHeartBall or contact Lyndie.Miller@heart.org
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries
Cyd King: M 479.263.8473; cyd.king@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
