A Celebration of creating and sharing. Our evening celebrates: our work and mission; our donors and volunteers; and — most importantly — the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort. The Heart Ball promises to be an engaging evening of fun and passion bringing community and philanthropic leaders together. Last year, the Fort Wayne Heart Ball raised just over $135,000 to support the American Heart Association's efforts to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Income from this event will help to fund research, education programs and community service activities, which benefit Northeast Indiana.