One of the region’s most highly-anticipated fundraisers, Home Runs for Heart offers participants a unique opportunity: the chance to step up to home plate of Citizens Bank Park and swing for the seats just like their favorite major league players. Each participant will take 20 swings from home plate, take a turn at fielding, pose for professional souvenir photos, bid on auction items and much more! The team, individual man, woman and youth player with the most home runs and the most points (based on distance) will receive prizes including a custom engraved bat.

Individual slots are $500 and teams of 4, $1,800.

Your contribution to Home Runs For Heart will enable the American Heart Association to fund life-saving research and education here in Greater Philadelphia. Please contact: Ali Lang ali.lang@heart.org or 215-575-5239

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May 1st and 2nd will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Richie Ashburn Memorial Home Runs For Heart at Citizens Bank Park in honor of the former Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster, who died of a heart attack in 1997.

As an extension of the American Heart Association’s Philadelphia Heart Walk, this home-run derby style event allows participants the once in a lifetime opportunity to take 20 swings at home plate in Citizens Bank Park. After batting, participants can take a turn at fielding, pose for souvenir photos, bid on auction items and much more! The team, individual man and individual woman with the most home runs and the most points (based on distance) receive amazing prizes from the Phillies and the AHA!

For information on how to participate please contact Allison Lang at 215-575-5239 or ali.lang@heart.org

May 1st and 2nd will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Richie Ashburn Memorial Home Runs For Heart at Citizens Bank Park in honor of the former Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster, who died of a heart attack in 1997.

As an extension of the American Heart Association’s Philadelphia Heart Walk, this home-run derby style event allows participants the once in a lifetime opportunity to take 20 swings at home plate in Citizens Bank Park. After batting, participants can take a turn at fielding, pose for souvenir photos, bid on auction items and much more! The team, individual man and individual woman with the most home runs and the most points (based on distance) receive amazing prizes from the Phillies and the AHA!

For information on how to participate please contact Allison Lang at 215-575-5239 or ali.lang@heart.org

The 2016 City Wide Executive Challenge is an opportunity for Philadelphia executives to join like-minded community leaders in an elite group of businesses choosing to make the health of their employees a priority. Executive Challenge members set a goal to personally raise a minimum $5,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s 2016 Philadelphia Heart Walk. Participants may be featured in a special insert in the PBJ and invited to exclusive networking events. For more information please contact Allison Lang at ali.lang@heart.org or 215-575-5239

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Linda R. Evers, Esq. has been named to the Board of Directors for the Great Rivers Affiliate of the American Heart Association (AHA).

The Great Rivers Affiliate is comprised of the states of Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. As a member of the Board of Directors, Evers will work alongside other leaders in this region to achieve the American Heart Association’s 2020 impact goal. This goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by the year 2020.

Linda R. Evers is the chair of the Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group of Stevens & Lee, one of the 200 largest law firms in the country. A regulatory attorney, Linda represents public utilities and other companies in matters before governmental and regulatory agencies, including the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

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The American Heart Association will host its second annual Power of Laughter luncheon on Saturday, September 10 at First District Plaza (3801 Market St). Presented by Silent No More, this program is geared toward the cardiac and stroke concerns of the African American and Latino communities who are disproportionately affected. Held from 11a-2p, actress and comedienne Kim Coles (“In Living Color,” “Living Single”) will tickle your funny bone while you focus on the heart. This year, longtime WDAS media personality Patty Jackson will share her story of stroke survival and Dr. Sanul Corrielus will be honored for his work in the community. This event promises to be funny, engaging and informative. Tickets: $25. Visit heart.org/poweroflaughterphilly for tickets and info or call 215.575.5247.

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The American Heart Association will honor cardiologist Dr. Sanul Corrielus with the Multicultural Leadership Award for his commitment to bringing quality health care to the multicultural communities he serves. He has been an avid supporter of AHA mission and continues to dedicate his time and energy to further the cause as a guest speaker for blood pressure webinars. Dr. Corrielus affirmed his commitment to AHA’s mission by adopting the new blood pressure treatment algorithm into his own practice, which impacted 1,000 multicultural individuals.

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Join thousands of Delaware Valley residents, including heart disease and stroke survivors, on Saturday, November 5 to walk in the American Heart Association’s 18th annual Philadelphia Heart Walk (5K) to raise awareness and funds to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in Southeastern PA and the country. Activities for adults and children will begin at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies at 10, Walk at 10:30 at Citizens Bank Park. Heart Walk Chair: Robert Cottone, IMC Construction. For more information or to register, call (215) 575-5241, email cara.feldman@heart.org or visit www.heart.org/phillywalk.

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The American Heart Association will host its second annual Power of Laughter luncheon on Saturday, September 10 at First District Plaza (3801 Market St). Presented by Silent No More, this program is geared toward the cardiac and stroke concerns of the African American and Latino communities who are disproportionately affected. Held from 11a-2p, actress and comedienne Kim Coles (“Living Single," "In Living Color”0 will tickle your funny bone while you focus on the heart. This year, longtime WDAS media personality Patty Jackson will share her story of stroke survival. This event promises to be funny, engaging and informative. Tickets: $25. Visit heart.org/poweroflaughterphilly for tickets and info or call 215.575.5247.

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As a member of The Philadelphia Regional CPR Awareness Coalition, Independence Blue Cross is excited to share the CPR Ready Campaign. Last year, more than 1,100 people died from sudden cardiac arrest in Philadelphia alone. Most of them died because someone wasn't trained or willing to perform CPR. Please join us for a FREE kick-off event to learn more about how you and your organization can join the Coalition and make a difference in the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. For more information, please contact Karen Walters at karen.walters@ibx.com.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
WHERE: WHYY
150 North Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA