Nassau, New Providence - Under
the distinguished patronage of her Excellency, Dame Marguerite Pindling,
Governor General and the Rt Hon. Prime Minister, Perry G. Christie
and Mrs. Christie, the Heart Ball Committee hosted the 51st Annual
Heart Ball on Saturday, February 14th, at Melia Nassau Beach Resort.
The theme for this event was, “Affairs of the Heart…. Sustaining heart beats
one at a time.”
The ballroom was beautifully decorated with white flowers by
Symone’s Basket of Happiness, mesmerizing patrons and making room to dance the
night away. The MC for the evening was
Mrs. Stacy Campbell-Marshall.
There
were live performances by the S-G Band (Soulful Groovers), the Ed Brice
Orchestra, and the RBDF Dance Band, followed by music by Gary (Super) Johnson.
Guests hit the floor the moment "I Will Survive" started playing.
One
of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lady Sassoon
Golden Heart Award, which is based on nominations and goes to someone who
gives selflessly to make life better for others. The winner of
the 2014 Golden Heart award was Mr. A. Bismark Coakley. He got this award namely
for his work with physically challenged children and helping his fellow man.
Another
highlight of the evening was the distribution of prizes. Guests listened
anxiously for the numbers for the table prizes which included: spa treatments, dinner for two, and much more.
Another
prize that had the room quiet with anticipation was
the drawing of the Signature Raffle for his and hers David Yurman watches. This
prize was won by Monique Cartwright.
The top in-house raffle prize went to Lady Camille Barnett. She won
a round trip ticket for two on British Airways to London, a two toned Eco Drive Diamond Bezel Citizen ladies watch
from Colombian Emeralds, an oil painting by Clifford Fernander, and a Coronary
Calcium Score with Cardiac Consultation at The Bahamas Heart Center.
The
second raffle prize went to Eugene Burrows who won a United Airlines tickets
for 2, anywhere in Continental USA, a Thomas Sabo watch by Coin of the Realm, a
pink pearl and precious gem clasp system by B’Jou Classiqueand a painting by
Nettica Symonette.
The
third raffle prize as won by Michelangioli Baccelli giving him a roundtrip ticket
for two on Bahamasair to South Florida, 3 night stay for two at Melia Nassau
Beach Resort, dinner for two at Nikkei Restaurant, Melia Nassau Beach Resort, a
gift certificate for a business plan by Seaview Management Services, and a
painting by Anthony “Big Mo” Morley.
Other
raffle prize winners included: Ingrid Sears, Leah Klonaris, Heather Hazarian,
Paulette Krick, Brian Krick, Eddie Newbold and James Owen.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie and Mrs. Christie, centre, were among the many guests who enjoyed the Bahamas Heart Foundation Ball on Saturday at Melia Nassau Beach Resort. This year, the Golden Heart Award was presented to A. Bismark Coakley, MBE, pictured right as he accepted the award for his consistent humanitarian work, particularly with physically challenged children. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)
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The
top auction items were: the round trip ticket for two on Sky Bahamas coupled
with a 2 night stay at Emerald Bay, and a 5 night stay at Resorts World Bimini.
Dwight Tinker and Reginald Neymour won these top auction items.
The
Salus Project, with significant art, also had wonderful pieces, that were sold;
50 % of the proceeds raised were donated to the Heart Foundation.
“The 51st Annual
Heart Ball was a great success, and we are grateful to all who helped to make it one," said
Ingrid Sears, PR Officer for the Heart Ball Committee. "We would like to say a special “thank you” to our
patrons, sponsors, donors and all who helped to make this event a great
success. It is our hope and prayer that you will continue
to lend your support, as it makes a difference in saving a life.”
Ms.
Sears went on to say, “We recognize that many persons were unable to attend the
event. As such, we would like to encourage those individuals to make donations
to the Heart Foundation. As a non-profit entity, we rely heavily upon the
generosity of others to help to repair the hearts of children. We accept
donations throughout the year and no amount is ever too small. Every penny does
count. Additionally, we’d like to encourage the public to support the remaining
events that will be held throughout Heart Month - February."
A. Bismark Coakley (left), the winner of this year's Lady Sassoon Golden Heart award. He was presented the award by R.E. Barnes, Chairman of the Sassoon Heart Foundation. In his acceptance speech Mr. Coakley expressed gratuity and went on to say, "The need is great and is not getting smaller ". Others were encouraged to help wherever they could. (Photo: Jamal Jones)
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The 51st Annual Heart Ball was sponsored in part by:
Cable Bahamas, Burns House, John Bull, British Airways, Going Places Travel, Bahamasair, BTC, John
Bull, G & M Appliances, ZNS, RBC, The Salus Project, Pictet Bank,
Scotiabank, J S Johnson Insurance, Symonne’s Basket of Happiness,
TheBahamasweekly.com, Sandal’s,
AML, The Bahamian Brewery, Platinum Bride Couture, Young’s Wines and
Champagnes, The Bahamas weekly.com,
Bahamaislandsinfo.com, More 94 FM,
Island FM, The Nassau Guardian, The Tribune, Barefoot Marketing, More 94
FM, Island FM, Star 106, Bahamaislandsinfo.com, MMD
Concepts and One Source @ BBSL.
The
Annual Heart Ball is the major fundraiser to aid the Sir Victor Sassoon
(Bahamas) Heart Foundation. The Heart Foundation is a non-profit entity,
established in 1961, that helps to repair the hearts of children, who can not
ordinarily afford heart care. T
o make donations or find out more about the
Heart Foundation, you can call 327-0806 or e-mail sassoonheart@gmail.com