Falcons Coach Raheem Morris, wife named 2025 Atlanta Heart Ball co-chairs
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris poses for a photo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Monday, February 5, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris and his wife, Nicole Morris, have been named co-chairs of the 2025 Atlanta Heart Ball.
The Heart Ball is an annual celebration and fundraising event hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA). It includes entertainment, dinner, dancing and an auction that benefits the nonprofit focused on heart and brain health.
"Both, Raheem and Nicole exemplify exceptional leadership and commitment to making a difference in our city," said Carla Smith, senior vice president and executive director of the American Heart Association, Metro-Atlanta. "Their passion for the Association’s mission, deep understanding of community needs, and drive to create meaningful change makes them the ideal choice to co-chair this event. By leading our Heart of Atlanta initiative, they will help us make a real difference by improving health, tackling important challenges, and ensuring everyone has a fair chance at a healthier life."
The AHA said the Morris family was chosen because of their dedication to being advocates for heart health awareness and CPR training throughout Atlanta. In the summer of 2023, Coach Raheem Morris reportedly saved a 3-year-old's life using an automated external defibrillator and the CPR training he had only gotten a few days prior.
"We are truly honored to serve as the 2025 Atlanta Heart Ball Co-Chairs," said the Morris couple. "As a family, we’ve seen firsthand how heart health impacts lives and are deeply committed to making a difference in our community. We are eager to work with our outstanding team of volunteers and the American Heart Association to drive change by removing barriers to health, investing in groundbreaking research, delivering impactful health education and advocating for healthy policies. It takes a village to make a lasting impact, and we must do whatever it takes to create a better tomorrow for all people in Atlanta."
The 2025 Atlanta Heart Ball will be held on Feb. 22 at the St. Regis Atlanta.
FOX 5 Atlanta has partnered with the Greater Atlanta Heart Walk in the past, another fundraising event organized by the American Heart Association.
You can learn more about the American Heart Association here.
The Source: The information for this article was released in a statement from the American Heart Association.