Los Angeles, CA (April 4, 2012) – The Heart Foundation, dedicated to building awareness of heart disease and raising funds to support lifesaving research, presents a rare musical evening with Grammy award-winning singer and actor Michael Bublé, May 10, 2012, at The Hollywood Palladium. Event honors Kimberly and P.K. Shah, MD, Director of Cardiology and the Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, with The Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award. The evening will feature a dinner show and concert by Bublé and his orchestra along with a comedy performance by the versatile Dana Carvey. Ryan Seacrest will emcee and multi-award winning composer, singer, songwriter and record producer David Foster will present the award to the Shahs. Shelli and Irving Azoff, Mary Hart and Burt Sugarman and Inge and Franky Widjaja co-chair the event.

“P.K. and Kimberly truly embody all the Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award represents. They are an extraordinary couple, unparalleled in their compassion, generosity, humility and kindness. They work tirelessly to solve some of the world’s most daunting problems, and not for notoriety, but because it is in their nature to help others without expecting anything in return,” said Mark Litman, Chairman of The Heart Foundation and close friend of the late Steven Cohen. “With the participation of incredible entertainers such as Michael Bublé and Dana Carvey,” Litman continued, “this event promises to be an absolutely spectacular one not to be missed.”

P.K. Shah, MD, Director of Cardiology and the Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, is a gifted clinician, a brilliant researcher and a world-renowned cardiologist who spends his days sharing his wisdom with the next generation of medical professionals, healing the hearts of his patients in both physical and metaphorical ways, and engaging in life-saving research that will change medical history. Dr. Shah has spoken at conferences all over the world, is published globally, and has received numerous awards.

An accomplished businesswoman, community activist and devoted wife and mother, Kimberly Shah’s greatest joy in life comes from dedicating her time to the service of others. The Shahs’ philanthropy extends not only to heart-related causes but also to KOA (Kashmiri Overseas Association) which provides college tuition scholarships to Kashmiri refuge students in India as well as to women’s cancer and diabetes research and several children’s organizations.

Established in 1996 in memory of Steven S. Cohen who lost his life to Sudden Cardiac Death at the age of 35, The Heart Foundation’s goal is to prevent, cure and eradicate heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States today.

The Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award, named for the man whose sudden death transformed a community, was established to honor those who bring about change in the world and demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of humankind. Past recipients include: Wolfgang Puck, Berry Gordy, Kirk and Anne Douglas, Norman R. Brokaw, and Marshall Ezralow.

Individual tickets start at $1,000; tributes begin at $1,500; sponsorships and an exclusive VIP reception with Michael Bublé and Dr. P.K. & Kimberly Shah are available. For tickets and information, please call The Heart Foundation at (818) 865-1100 or visit www.TheHeartFoundation.org.

CONTACTS:
Pam Giangregorio
Katy Sweet & Associates
(310) 479-2333
Pam@KatySweetPR.com

Catherine Erlinger
The Heart Foundation
(818) 865-1100
cerlinger@TheHeartFoundation.org

• Engage in regular moderate aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week or more vigorous workouts at least 20 minutes three times a week.  Find a workout buddy, get up and get moving! 
• Maintain a normal body weight and adopt a diet low in salt, saturated and transfats and high in unsaturated fats (fish, avocado, etc.) like the Mediterranean Diet.

• Take fish oil supplements. 
• Limit alcoholic intake to no more than 1/2 to 1 drink per day for women and 1-2 drinks per day for men. 
• Avoid smoking and recreational drug use. 
• Know your blood pressure.  72 million Americans over age 20 have high blood pressure.  Blood pressue over 140/90 mmHg and over 130/80 mmHg in diabetics increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and kidney damage.  
• Know your cholesterol.  High levels (over 100 mg/dl) of LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or “bad cholesterol”, are dangerous, and low levels (under 40 mg/dl in men and under 55 mg/dl in women) of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or “good cholesterol”, increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nearly 40 million Americans have high cholesterol levels.  
• Know your family medical history.  Family history is an important risk factor in heart disease.  If you don’t know, ASK! 
• Schedule regular medical check-ups with a trusted physician who can help you identify your risk factors for heart disease.  He or she can also recommend diagnostic exams and other protective steps such as a daily aspirin or other medications to control cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.  

Click here for a brief video of Dr. P.K. Shah discussing the importance of a general cardiologist in guiding patients through
heart disease treatment. 

• Stress, depression, and negative emotions have also been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.  Find those activies which bring you joy and peace, and make them a part of your daily routine. 
• Avoid hormone replacement unless you have severe menopausal symptoms. 
• Know the symptoms of a heart attack, and learn CPR.  You never know when you might be called upon to help save a life.

Support the The Heart Foundation
as we work to eradicate heart disease by educating the public about this silent killer, promoting early detection and supporting the research of world-renowned cardiologist Dr. P.K. Shah in the quest to find a cure.

Click on the image above for a list of sponsorship, ticket and tribute journal opportunities.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Top-10-Myths-about-Cardiovascular-Disease_UCM_430164_Article.jsp

For more information, tournament registration and awards dinner tickets, click here or call The Heart Foundation at (818) 865-1100.

Location:
California Health & Longevity Institute at
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Sponsored by

Questions? Call (818) 865-1100 or e-mail cerlinger@theheartfoundation.org

Donate $25 or more before June 30th and as an expression of our gratitude for your support, The Heart Foundation will send you 2 tickets to one of the following Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 7:10 pm
OR
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Both games are at Dodger Stadium.  Seats are in reserve section 24 – rows J, K, L, M, N

**All donations of $35 or more will also receive a free parking pass.**

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

Have questions or prefer to donate by telephone?  Call (818) 865-1100.  Please be sure to include an accurate telephone number with your gift so we can contact you for your choice of game and to confirm your mailing address.

Tickets and parking passes are subject to availability & will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

The Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax ID #45-0471117).  Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

*Engaging workshops on health, fitness & nutrition
*Morning Energy Walk with Dr. P.K. Shah
*Beautiful & Serene Outdoor Setting
*Healthy Cooking Demo & Tasting
*Optional Yoga & Fitness Classes
*Outstanding Breakfast & Lunch

Experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center include:
(click on the name to learn more about each doctor)

P.K. Shah, MD
Director of Cardiology & Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center
What is heart disease & why should I care?
with an update on the heart disease vaccine & his research

Chrisandra Shufelt, MD
Assistant Director, Women’s Heart Center
Hormone Replacement Therapy & Heart Disease: The Real Facts

Daniel Berman, MD
Chief of Cardiac Imaging & Nuclear Cardiology
What tests should I be having anyway?
Current scans & imaging tools in the fight against disease

Location:
California Health & Longevity Institute at
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Further details & registration info coming soon!

Sponsored by

Questions? Call (818) 865-1100 or e-mail cerlinger@theheartfoundation.org