Chaired by Kristie and Adam Mitchell, the Central Arkansas Heart Ball was held at the Statehouse Convention Center and raised more than $850,000 for research and educational efforts of the American Heart Association. The event began with a welcome from the Mitchells, followed by an introduction of all 58 Sweethearts. A white-glove dinner service included a first course of Prosciutto Roulade and an entrée of Crab-Crusted Sirloin with Creole mustard crème sauce, sautéed broccolini, oven-roasted carrots and goat cheese mashed potatoes. Dessert was a choice between sweet potatoes cheesecake or caramel banana truffle. Master of Ceremonies David Bazzel then introduced 2014 honorees: Roxana Harsh Whitner, Dan Herrington and Friday, Eldrege & Clark. Featured survivor Samantha Johnson shared her story of receiving a heart transplant. The evening concluded with dancing to The Rockets.
Kristie and Adam Mitchell
William and Christy Clark, Evans Dietz
Rick and LuAnn Ashley
Drs. Anthony and Paula Fletcher
Sharon Heflin, Kay Alexander
Charli Sotomora with her parents Dr. Ricardo and Eileen Sotomora
Valerie Kellam, Paula Parke
Lee and Lauren Strother
Samantha Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Charlotte Johnson (front)
Nancy Rankin, Jim Rankin, Clara Rankin, Ashley Rankin
Ed and Connie Bennett
Hayden Bradford, Laura-Taylor Burrow
Maggie Dyer, Cayman Carlisle, Caroline Cline
Andrew and Yvette Parker
Dr. Raj Chakka, Dr. Kanthi Dasari
Sheryl Roncketto, Caitlyn Mason, Steve Roberson, Paris Henderson, Laura Seagraves
Becky and Kent Streeter
Paige Pennebraker, John Rogers
Ken Harrison and Dawn Prasifka
Alexis and Kurt Sims
Jim and Fran Bailey
Jamee and Brandon Wittenburg
Dan and Stacie Herrington, Roxana and Flip Whitner
