An Affair of the Heart
Luncheon & Fashion Show

An Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show is a highly anticipated Washington event, spanning over seven decades. In fact, this event is one of the oldest annual fund-raising events of any nationally recognized non-profit group.

The Women’s Board, comprised of over ninety volunteer members, sponsors the An Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show to raise funds aimed at reducing heart disease and stroke. Together, we are a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Thanks to the 1,000+ guests, and the generous support of corporations and foundations, the Women’s Board has raised over $10 million since 2000 to fund substantial AHA research grants from esteemed institutions in the region.

Be part of this extraordinary day, where fashion meets philanthropy!

The Need is Clear
Since the AHA’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. Recently, death rates have worsened, and equity gaps have widened. Solutions are not getting to the people who need them the most. We are committed to change that.

2028 Impact Goal
Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach people where they are.