The American Heart Association has named Jeff Annis, founder of Advanced Services Pest Control, as chair of the Heart of CSRA campaign, according to a press release from the organization.
Annis will focus on equitable health for every member of our community, with a special focus on congenital heart defects and raising critical funds to support heart association work.
“I became passionate about heart disease awareness seven years ago when I sat in the hospital waiting room while my 3-day-old grandson Reagan had his first open-heart surgery,” Annis said. “During this time of fear and anticipation, you find yourself wondering how something like this is even possible. I decided I had to do something to help.”
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Annis’ year-long campaign will culminate in the 2022 annual CSRA Heart Ball on Feb. 4 at Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. The CSRA Heart Ball celebrates progress toward equitable health and honoring survivors of heart disease and stroke.
“Jeff has been a passionate volunteer for the American Heart Association for several years and we’re proud to have him lead this year’s CSRA Heart Ball,” said Ansley Howze, executive director of the American Heart Association. “Without our volunteers and sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to continue our life-saving work.”
The dollars raised by the Heart of CSRA campaign fund the mission of the American Heart Association improve longevity and other heart-related outcomes. The local heart association board is also making reducing barriers to health care access a priority this year . This year’s 2022 Heart Ball is sponsored by Augusta University Health, Advanced Services, Ivey Homes and Herbert Homes.
To learn more about the CSRA Heart Ball, visit csraheartball.heart.org or contact Catherine-Anne Martin for more information.
