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NHRMC RED DRESS
LUNCHEON
The New Hanover Regional
Medical Center held its 8th
Annual Red Dress Luncheon
and Accessories Show on Friday,
February 1, at the Wilmington
Convention Center. Attended
by more than 540 people and
raising more than $25,000 this
year, the Red Dress Luncheon
is a local awareness outreach
initiative that raises money for
cardiac risk assessments and
cholesterol screenings for local
women. This year, part of the
funds raised will also benefit the
Marlene Sigler Cardiac Rehab
Endowment.
CAPE FEAR HEART
BALL
The Cape Fear Heart Ball
celebrated its 15th anniversary
on February 9 at the Wilmington
Convention Center. This year the
Heart Ball raised $150,000 and
attracted 400 guests. The money
raised from sponsorships, patron
gifts and proceeds from the
auction at the event will be
used to fund scientific research
for cardiovascular diseases and
strokes, public education and
advocacy programs. Musical
entertainment was provided by
local band Jack Jack 180.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMMY ERRANTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLISON POTTER