World Heart Day, celebrated on September 29th each year, was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from heart disease annually - that is more than the population of Australia.
With Leyna @LeynasKitchen.
The black tie James Bond-themed event focused on “Targeting Heart Disease” and highlighted actions to reduce the risk of heart disease with this message: “LEARN. DETECT. PREVENT.”
The World Heart Day mission was to stress the importance of heart disease prevention, from childhood through adulthood. Heart disease remains the #1 killer in many countries, including the U.S., yet it is well known 80 percent of premature deaths from heart disease can be avoided with early detection and lifestyle modifications.
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| His Highness, Sheik Khalid Bin Jabor Al Thani |
The mission of World Heart Day was presented by His Highness, Sheik Khalid Bin Jabor Al Thani in partnership with corporate sponsor Aviir, Inc.
- The National Heart Award
- The International Heart Award
- The American Hero Award
An elite Honorary Committee included:
- Physicians: His Highness, Sheik Khalid Bin Jabor Al Thani, MD, Dr. Douglas Harrington (USC Keck School of Medicine), Dr. Nathan Wong (UCI Director, Heart Disease Prevention Program), Dr. Shaista Malik (UCI Assistant Professor of Cardiology), and Dr. Rico Simonini (Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center).
- Dignitaries: Assemblyman Donald Wagner, Asemblywoman Diane Harkey, and Assemblyman Travis Allen.
We got to meet with Eric Roberts and Ms California America 2013 Kimberly Lattimore.
We enjoyed live entertainment, cocktails, and delectables.
The event was held at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, California. It was pretty cool to see their collection.
SILENT AUCTION
A silent auction was held. Proceeds provide education, detection, and prevention resources for the global community including members of the military, first responders, and low-income families.
About Aviir
Aviir was founded in 2005 by a group of cardiologists and scientists from the Stanford University School of Medicine. Aviir is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative diagnostic tests, with an emphasis on identifying patients at risk of a cardiac event. Aviir's proprietary MIRISK® and MIRISK VP™ cardiac tests have demonstrated significant improvement in the identification of individuals at risk of a heart attack. Aviir's CLIA-certified laboratory in Irvine, CA also offers a wide range of standard of care testing in addition to testing for cardiovascular assessment and therapeutic monitoring of cardiovascular disease and related metabolic disorders – including advanced pharmacogenomic and genetic tests. The company has adopted a unique clinical laboratory service model to provide physicians better diagnostic tools to help improve the cardiovascular health of their patients. The company is privately owned and funded by leading life science venture capital firms. Please visit www.aviir.com for more information.
About GUARDaHEART
GUARDaHEART is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness and powering prevention of heart disease by spreading the word to “guard your heart and save your life”. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. GUARDaHEART is dedicated to promoting the fact that if individuals know their risk and take the necessary steps to lower the risk of heart disease, most cardiovascular disease is preventable. GUARDaHEART provides financial assistance for individuals who are unable to pay for cardiac risk assessments and supports programs and additional resources to lower the risk of heart disease. Please visit www.guardaheart.org and/or www.savethe1.org for more information.
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