Heart of Pittsburgh Heart Ball: Celebrating innovation and hope for a healthier future
PITTSBURGH, March 3, 2025 — For over 100 years, the American Heart Association has been dedicated to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through the Heart of Pittsburgh’s Heart Ball campaign, Leeanna McKibben, DHA, MSN, RN, CENP, Chief of Staff at University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences, and Chris Carmody, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at UPMC, are serving as volunteer co-chairs. They are leading community-wide efforts to ensure that every individual in the greater Pittsburgh region has the opportunity for a full, healthy life.
The Heart Ball celebrates hope and progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association’s efforts to make an impact on the health of the community. These efforts include the relentless pursuit of scientific discovery, public policy change, equitable health for everyone in all communities.
"We are incredibly fortunate in Pittsburgh to have exceptional support from our volunteer leaders. Chris and Leeanna, with their outstanding stewardship, leadership, and dedication to the American Heart Association’s mission, have stepped up to co-chair this year’s ‘reimagined’ Heart Ball," said Matthew Sousa, Executive Director, American Heart Association Pittsburgh. "Their deep understanding of community needs and unwavering drive to make a difference are truly inspiring. This is why I am so proud and privileged to work alongside these remarkable individuals as we focus on critical issues and strive to equitably improve and save lives."
The 2025 Pittsburgh Heart Ball is set for Friday, April 4, 2025 at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the Spirit of Pittsburgh ballroom. The annual event is a night to celebrate the Association’s year-round efforts to break down barriers to health in our region. Throughout the evening, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, will honor volunteers and patrons, feature stories of survivors, and entertain guests with dinner, dancing and an exciting auction. The Pittsburgh Heart Ball is sponsored by UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences, ZOLL, Heritage Valley Health System and for a complete list of sponsors and details on how to support or attend the Pittsburgh Heart Ball, visit www.heart.org/HeartofPittsburgh or call
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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.
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