NORTHWEST -- Over a hundred of Washington’s ‘heartiest’ united in a sea of red, crimson, and burgundy on Thursday evening, for the
American Heart Association’s (AHA) third annual
Pain the Town Red celebration.
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Organized by PULSE, the organization’s D.C. subgroup for the city’s burgeoning young professional workforce, the event supported the AHA’s childhood obesity initiative known as
Recess!.
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With partners, including the likes of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the Washington Redskins, and the DC Parks and Recreation Department,
Recess! empowers kids ages 5-18 inside the District’s Wards 5-8 to become peer leaders for healthy eating and physical activity.
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And helping lead by example, many of the attendees who turned-out to last night’s red-tinged bash happily got their healthy hearts pounding on the dance floor, thanks to the beats of
DJ Vishal.
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Between spins and twirls, guests were treated to a variety of passed bites and beverage options, including heart-friendly bags of
popchips!, chilled bottles of
Peroni, and tall cocktails mixed with
Smooth Ambler Spirits.
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All throughout the event, a competitive silent auction table drew friendly furtive glances, as bidders playfully engaged in a spirited test of gamesmanship to walk away with plenty of prized swag, including an autographed
Tony Hawk skateboard, a signed jersey from NBA All Star
Dwyane Wade, and dinner for two at top-rated
Adour at the St. Regis or
Proof.
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And judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces as they left Meridian House bound for the official after party at
Policy, the PULSE of the AHA continues to be strong.