The 2015 Living for Zachary HeatBeats Gala

The HeartBeats Gala is a two-day annual event in Dallas, TX held during February, American Heart Month. Proceeds from the HeartBeats Gala benefits Living for Zachary (L4Z) whose mission is to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in youth. In three short years, the HeartBeats Gala has attracted more than 2,500 attendees, 50 corporate/private sponsors and has raised more than $1 million.

The first event is the Education Forum which is a free event offered to the general public to learn more about their heart health. Each year the Education Forum offers free Living for Zachary Heart Screenings for youth ages 12-22 – includes an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram and blood pressure check, free health tests to determine your personal health numbers, free medical advice from a board of nationally-recognized physicians, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) awareness demonstrations, booths hosted by world-renowned medical manufacturers and wellness companies and heart healthy cooking presentation and tasting with free food and drinks.

In 2013, Living for Zachary received a proclamation from the Dallas Mayor, Michael Rawlings, stating that Friday, February 15, 2013 is ‘Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day’.
 
The second event is the HeartBeats Gala which is a black tie affair offering cocktails, fine dining, live and silent auction, and live music.  In 2013, a wine pull was added to the night’s events to provide attendees the opportunity to purchase fine wines donated from the cellars of top wine connoisseurs. Every year, the HeartBeats Gala hosts approximately 1,000 business and community leaders, physicians and members of the medical community and strong L4Z supporters.

IncREDible HeartRun 2013 Information just in from Living for Zachary!

Join Us on 
Saturday, October 26th in
Historic Downtown Plano
[500-536] E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074 
for the
Living for Zachary IncREDible HeartRun 2013
 
Race day opens at 7am
Race starts at 8:30am  

DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED!

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 

• All ages: $15.00

UNTIMED 5K Run/Walk

• Ages 11-under: $15.00
• Ages 12-22: $20.00
• Ages 23-up: $25.00

TIMED 5K Run/Walk

• Ages 11-under: $18.00
• Ages 12-22: $23.00
• Ages 23-up: $28.00

*Price per entry will increase by $5.00 after Friday, October 18th

Register with a TEAM of 10 or more people to receive a $2.00 discount!

or register the group by clicking the Registration button above
Cash Award given to the Largest Team!!!

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Packet Pick-up
Thursday-Friday, October 24-25
11am-8pm
Sports Authority
3300 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75074 

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HeartRun Route - not yet available

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Youth Heart Screenings

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Downtown Plano Feast-ival

Following the HeartRun from 10am-8pm

• Live Music All Day
• Kid’s Area in Haggard Park
• Vintage Car Show
• Fire Truck Pull
• The Great Pumpkin Race
• Culinary Creations from Collin County’s Top Restaurants
• Local Artist & Merchant Booths with One-of-a-Kind Finds

              … and much more FUN for the whole family!

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Parking Information - not yet available

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2012 IncREDible HeartRun was a success!

• Total registered runners: 1,072
• Total registered teams: 35
• Total runners in the largest team, Zach45: 170
• Total runners in the second largest team, Plano East Golden Girls: 82
• Total volunteers: 100+
• Total youth screenings offered: 50
• Total SCA affected families honored: 5
• Total red balloons for the ‘In Memoriam’ release: 300
• Total AED Donation to LifePoint Church: 1
• Total corporate sponsors: 22
• Temperature high for the day: 59◦F
• Total amount raised that goes directly towards the L4Z mission: over $26,250.00
• Total months preparing for the event: Priceless
  

Empowered Hearts and Events - Join us!

Upcoming Events

September 13th @ 6:00

Happy Hour at
Tate’s in Uptown

2723 McKinney Ave – Dallas, TX

Mission

Empowered Hearts is an extension of L4Z, whose mission is to bring sudden cardiac awareness (SCA) awareness to the Young Professionals of DFW through networking, education, service and community outreach. We aim to promote fun, healthy lifestyles throughout the DFW, and help fight the battle against SCA.

Marvel Photography by
Tarryn Uran

Empowered Heart Officers

Jennifer Berg - President

She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She went to the University of New Mexico and graduated with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. She two stepped her way to Dallas Texas in 2008 and has been in Dallas ever since. She currently works as the Marketing Director at a Financial Firm. Although she now calls Texas home, she is still a die hard Lobo fan.

Rachel Cochran - Vice President

She is from Plano, Texas. Rachel graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in Communications Theory with a minor in music. She is currently working as a Marketing Coordinator for a financial advisor. Rachel has a passion for singing and dreams to open a bakery one day. She loves spending time with her family, friends and her dog Elvis Marley.

Curtis Edenfield - Treasurer

He was born in Albuquerque, NM – but spent his high school years in Boston, MA. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in May of 2009 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Financial Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy. After graduation he spent time as a Senior Associate at a consulting firm here in Dallas. His work included helping Fortune 500 companies with their location strategies, economic incentive packages, and labor analysis. He currently works at Southwest Airlines as a Yield Analyst in the Revenue Management department. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and finding the best local dives in the DFW area to check out!















Brittney Lauren Fischer – Secretary

She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised in Plano, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University and graduated from Abilene Christian University, where I majored in Youth and Family Ministries. Her main interests in life all involve her faith, family, and friends. She gains her greatest satisfactions in life by serving others and being part of a group of people who are dedicated and committed to assisting others. She has been beyond blessed in her life and believe it is vital to pass these blessings on to others. Whether it is sharing a smile, enjoying a laugh, or comforting others during a difficult time, it is important to her to be part of something larger than herself.




Anna Watkins – Social and Special Events Director

She was born and raised in southern Arkansas where she graduated in 2011 from the Fay Jones School of Architecture from the The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Moving to Dallas after graduation Anna now works at as an Account Executive at D Magazine. She has a love for the Arkansas Razorbacks, family, Seaside, live music and fellowship. If you want to find her on Sunday afternoon...check the movie theater. She hasn't missed a Sunday movie in months!

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Contact Rachel at Rachel@living4zachary.com for information on how to
become a member of Empowered Hearts!