Lou Kennedy and Erin McCaskill named co-chairs of the Midlands Heart Ball
October 11, 2017
The pair will lead local efforts to raise half a million dollars for the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is proud to announce Lou Kennedy, President and CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, and Erin McCaskill, Vice President and Private Banker for First Citizens Wealth Management will serve as co-chairs for the 2018 Midlands Heart Ball. In their role as co-chairs, Kennedy and McCaskill will work diligently with community members and executive leaders to raise $500,000 to fight heart disease and stroke.
Lou Kennedy and Erin McCaskill
“Erin and I are thrilled to serve as this year’s co-chairs for the Midlands Heart Ball,” said Lou Kennedy. “Locally, our efforts will help fund research in South Carolina and deliver educational programs to our community. We look forward to working with the Midlands and engaging local leaders to support the 2018 Heart Ball and its mission.”
Kennedy and McCaskill have been longtime supporters of the American Heart Association. Lou Kennedy and Nephron Pharmaceuticals are the Midlands first-ever Life is Why sponsor with a focus on community CPR trainings which will add thousands of life-savers right here in the Midlands. Erin McCaskill is furthering her commitment to the American Heart Association’s mission by serving as co-chair for the Midlands Heart Ball for a second time.
“It is an honor to serve a second term as co-chair for the Midlands Heart Ball” said McCaskill. “Last year, my father and I were overwhelmed by the generosity of the Midlands community for this important cause. I am certain Lou and I will be able to help make the 2018 Heart Ball the best one yet and in turn help save the lives of our family, friends and neighbors.”
The Midlands Heart Ball is set to take place on Friday, January 19, at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds in the Cantey Building. The black-tie event will host over 400 guests representing local medical, business and social communities. The event features dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction and honors local families impacted by heart diseases and stroke. Nephron Pharmaceuticals will serve at the Life and Why sponsor and supports the Midlands local initiatives.
For more information or to sponsor the Midlands Heart Ball, please visit midlandsheartball.heart.org, contact [email protected] or call 803.806.3091
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
