NASSAU, Bahamas -- A group of very excited ladies came together recently to make plans for the best ball that they could possibly host in Nassau town. The Heart Ball Committee gathered with excitement to plan the 50th Heart Ball and events leading up to it. As they prepare for the "Golden Anniversary" this team of dedicated volunteers, like their predecessors, embraces the world of entertainment in an effort to raise funds to repair the hearts of children, who can not ordinarily afford heart care in The Bahamas.
According to public relations officer Ingrid Sears, "We are very excited about the year 2014, and Heart Month (February 2014), as we will be hosting the 50th Annual Heart Ball. This year's theme is "Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of a Vision ... Championing the Cause of Children!" We are delighted that we can carry on a work that started with a vision to help repair the hearts of others, who can not ordinarily afford heart care. This year's ball is expected to trump all. There will be lots of gifts, prizes, surprises and fun. We are pulling out all the stops and rolling out the red carpet. We wish to encourage the public to start making preparations to attend next year's Heart Ball. You won't want to miss it! It will truly be exciting."
In November of 1961, the late Lady Evelyn Sassoon established the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation, as a living tribute to her late husband, Sir Victor Sassoon. Sir Victor was a philanthropist who developed an interest in cardiology in his later years. As such, after his passing, his late wife encouraged persons to make donations to the local heart fund in his memory. Interestingly, the hospital contacted her a few weeks later. They informed her of the funds they received for the heart fund and indicated that there was no such charity.

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