Heart of Montgomery County Kick-Off

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The American Heart Association’s Heart of Montgomery County kicked off their 2023 fundraising year with a soiree at The Post Oak Collection, hosted by Elvira Graham & Amy Torres and sponsored by Lonny Soza, President The Post Oak Collection. Through their signature events, Heart Walk, Heart Ball and Go Red for Women Luncheon, the Association unites community leaders in making a transformative impact to address the local health equity needs of the community.

“Life is short. Let's make the most of it for ourselves and our loved ones,” says kick off host and 2023 Go Red for Women Chair, Lonny Soza. “By supporting the American Heart Association in Montgomery County, you are championing longer, healthier lives for our community. Together, we’re knocking down barriers to health care access and promoting cardiovascular health for all. Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy a full, healthy life.”

The family and pet friendly 2022 Montgomery County Heart Walk takes place at Northshore Park in The Woodlands on Saturday, November 12. Presented by Kiewit Corporation, the walk unites the community in celebrating health and honoring survivors. Chair Ben Bentley, EVP Kiewit Corporation, will be joined by other likeminded working professionals striving to increase physical and mental health, combat employee burnout and promote community engagement.

The 2023 Montgomery County Heart Ball will be held February 25 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. This glitzy annual gala includes dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and is the culmination of the year-round Heart of Montgomery County campaign, focused on CPR education, controlling blood pressure, improving nutrition security, and fighting the tobacco and vaping crisis in our community. The Heart Ball, presented by CHI St. Luke’s, is an opportunity to celebrate survivors and the progress made to eradicate heart disease and stroke through the determination, dedication and passion of all who support the Heart of Montgomery County.

The 2023 Montgomery County Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place Friday, May 19 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott with hundreds of community members, medical professionals and corporate leaders dressed in their best red attire. This signature event in the Go Red movement is presented by Elivra Graham and Lonny Soza, President of The Post Oak Collection, and is designed to raise awareness of the number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. Since 2004, the movement has harnessed the energy, passion, and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. Go Red is committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women — at every age and stage of life.

“Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, that can put us at increased risk for cardiovascular disease,” says Amy Torres, host of the kick-off and 2023 Circle of Red Chair. “Yet, many women do not know that heart disease is their number one health threat and stroke is number four. We continue to be underrepresented in cardiovascular research. The American Heart Association is working to change that.”

The 2022 Montgomery County Heart Walk is sponsored by Kiewit. The 2023 Montgomery County Heart Ball is sponsored by CHI St. Luke's. The Montgomery County Go Red for Women Luncheon is sponsored by Elvira Graham & Lonny Soza.

The American Heart Association is driving to ensure healthier, longer lives for all people. Through the Heart of Montgomery County and Go Red for Women Luncheon, the Association is committed to investing in and advancing health equity by removing barriers to health through community impact, scientific research, advocating for healthy policies, and more. For more information on how to support the American Heart Association or how to reserve your spot at these premier Montgomery County events, contact Lisa.Fenley@heart.org.