Published: March 11, 2025

2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball unites community to create a world of longer, healthier lives

American Heart Association annual event raises hope by generating funds and awareness to fight heart disease and stroke

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Volunteers display signs symbolizing the four pillars of the AHA

American Heart Association volunteers display signs symbolizing the four pillars of the organization’s mission at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball on March 1 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. From left: Rachel Henry, Dr. Jeffrey Rade, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, and Julie Fraher. At the podium, event emcee Jen Carter of 104.5 XLO addresses the crowd.

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Volunteers display signs symbolizing the four pillars of the AHA — Volunteers display signs symbolizing the four pillars of the AHA

American Heart Association volunteers display signs symbolizing the four pillars of the organization’s mission at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball on March 1 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. From left: Rachel Henry, Dr. Jeffrey Rade, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, and Julie Fraher. At the podium, event emcee Jen Carter of 104.5 XLO addresses the crowd.

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2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Chair Justin Precourt, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center

Heart and Stroke Ball Chair Justin Precourt, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center, delivers remarks at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball on March 1 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Chair Justin Precourt, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center — 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Chair Justin Precourt, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center

Heart and Stroke Ball Chair Justin Precourt, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center, delivers remarks at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball on March 1 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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Guests raise pledge cards at the the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball

Guests raise pledge cards in support of the American Heart Association’s mission during the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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Guests raise pledge cards at the the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball — Guests raise pledge cards at the the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball

Guests raise pledge cards in support of the American Heart Association’s mission during the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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Jen Carter, emcee of the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball

Jen Carter, co-host of the XLO Morning Show on 104.5 XLO, takes the stage as emcee at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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Jen Carter, emcee of the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball — Jen Carter, emcee of the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball

Jen Carter, co-host of the XLO Morning Show on 104.5 XLO, takes the stage as emcee at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

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2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Torch Bearers

American Heart Association volunteers take the stage at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball to share their powerful stories of overcoming heart disease and stroke. From left: Pat and Taryn Grubert with their daughter Gemma, Alexa Erickson, and Sharon Karle. At the podium, emcee Jen Carter of 104.5 XLO addresses the audience.

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2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Torch Bearers — 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball Torch Bearers

American Heart Association volunteers take the stage at the 2025 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball to share their powerful stories of overcoming heart disease and stroke. From left: Pat and Taryn Grubert with their daughter Gemma, Alexa Erickson, and Sharon Karle. At the podium, emcee Jen Carter of 104.5 XLO addresses the audience.

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