Heart and Stroke Ball
THE EVENT: The 26th Heart and Stroke Ball was held on Friday, April 10, at the RiverMill
Event Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m. The honoree for this year’s event was Mahesh N.
Patel, M.D. of Columbus Cardiology Associates. The event was sponsored by: TSYS, Synovus,
CB&T, and WRBL. THE HIGHLIGHTS: A silent auction was held from 6:30 to 8:00 and then a dinner prepared by Chef Jamie Keating. A live auction also took place followed by dancing to The Relics. THE AWARD: The annual theme was Black Tie and Tennis Shoes. Bob Jeswald, of WRBL, was the emcee and introduced Dr. Alonzo Jones, who spoke of the honoree and presented Dr.
Patel with his award. A tribute followed by patient Command Sgt. Major Retired Allan Halstead after Dr. Patel received his award. Congratulations to Dr. Mahesh N. Patel on such
a prestigious honor.Photos by Margie Richardson.
