fact sheet - Hope Heart Institute

FACT SHEET
WHAT
The Hope Heart Institute, Take Heart Luncheon is an event to raise funds and
awareness to end cardiovascular disease, the #1 cause of death in America.
WHERE
Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle WA
WHEN
October 18, 2016
WHY
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SPECIAL GUEST
Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D. New York Times bestselling author, culinary
professional and expert on the health benefits of healthy nutrition.
EVENT CHAIRS
Jackie Carr and Karen Crowe
EMCEE
Jean Enersen
SPONSORSHIP
$20,000 - $1,500
RESERVATIONS
$100 per person
INVESTMENT
100% of net proceeds from the Take Heart Luncheon will support the residents of
Washington State by investing in prevention science research, outreach and education to combat cardiovascular disease.
MISSION
The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular
research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood
vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for
allatriskof–oraffectedby–cardiovasculardisease.
INFORMATION
www.hopeheart.org/events/take-heart-luncheon
takeheart@hopeheart.org / 425.456.8750
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in America
Every 40 seconds someone loses their life to cardiovascular disease
735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year
Stroke is the #1 cause of long-term disability in the US
“Happiness flows when we help those in need...and that activity, in turn,
provides a win for both the giver and the receiver.”
– Dr. Lester Sauvage, Founder, The Hope Heart Institute