Each year the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital hosts a gala fundraiser, the HeartThrob Ball, to honor three pediatric patients who have demonstrated great character in overcoming complex health challenges in their lives.
The presentation of the Courage Awards at the 19th Annual HeartThrob Ball will be July 24, 2009 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and will feature a musical performance by special guest Kenny Loggins.
The 2008 HeartThrob Ball took place on April 5th and featured musical guest Frankie Avalon. A recap can be found at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/news/2008/heartthrob_ball_2008.aspx.
Close to $500,000 was raised to support programs focused on providing excellence in family-centered care at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital located at the Cleveland Clinic main campus and the Shaker Campus, home to the Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital HeartThrob Ball Renaissance Cleveland Hotel July 24, 2009