GATHERINGS & GOODWILL THE MARFAN FOUNDATION
HEARTWORKS ST. LOUIS Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett
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he Marfan Foundation celebrated its 13th annual Heartworks St. Louis gala at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis in that municipality’s downtown on March 19. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a specialty rose-andpomegranate Champagne cocktail as they bid on silent auction items, which included an autographed guitar from Sir Paul McCartney and shoes worn by NBA star Marvin Bagley III. Hosting the gala were Rebecca and Alan Braverman, with St. Louis-based party band Groovethang providing live music. During the event, the foundation presented cardiac surgeon Nicholas Kouchoukos with its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!
Nicholas and Judith Kouchoukos, Rebecca and Alan Braverman
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This is a special year for Heartworks as we are returning to an in-person event after two years of virtual celebrations. It is even more special because of our honoree, Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos. His innovation, dedication and expertise in the field of cardiothoracic surgery have had a significant impact in the treatment and lives of people with Marfan syndrome and other genetic aortic conditions. Dr. Kouchoukos has been an international thought leader in aortic surgery whose work has educated the next generation of aortic surgeons. Countless lives have benefited from his expertise.
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– ALAN BRAVERMAN Lynne Welton, Adam and Lisa Braverman
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