Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s Second Wine Down Wednesday Raises $4,681.92 for Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast Cardiovascular Care

Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s second annual Wine Down Wednesday event, hosted on May 14 at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, raised $4,681.92 for cardiovascular care at Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast, advancing life-saving heart services.

Presented by Lynn McKenzie and Leonard Olson, guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres and a variety of fine wines while mingling with Ascension Sacred Heart’s new CEO, Trey Abshier, and fellow cardiac doctors from the hospital. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a wine pull and enjoy live music, sponsored by Ali and Rob Weil. All proceeds raised through ticket sales, donations, and the wine pull directly benefited cardiovascular care at Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast.

“With heart disease affecting one in five adults, promoting heart health in our community is more vital than ever,” said Janet Piepul, Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation major gifts and planned giving director.  “We are thrilled to introduce our new cardiac physicians and physician assistants at our Wine Down Wednesday event that brought crucial awareness of the importance of heart health.”

Ascension Medical Group Cardiology delivers specialty heart options and surgical care close to home.  Their cardiologists and interventional cardiologists manage and treat patients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7720 US 98, in Miramar Beach.

The second annual event raised 58% percent more than the first event held in September 2023. The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation is already planning the next event, which will be held in August at Ambrosia.

The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation would like to thank additional sponsors including Chris Sause of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Emerald Coast Magazine, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, Kiara Watson Video, The Market Shops, VIP 30A Magazine, and VIP Destin Magazine for helping make this event possible. To learn more about the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation, please visit https://www.givesacredheart.org.