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We invite you to an unforgettable evening at our Keep the Beat Mardi Gras Gala, a spectacular night of elegance, celebration, and giving back. Step into a world of vibrant colors, dazzling masks, and New Orleans-inspired charm as the night unfolds. Indulge in dinner and drinks while you enjoy music from Xperience Soul. This event will also feature a SCA speaker Eleni Eisenbeis, a silent auction with exclusive items and plenty of opportunities to support our mission to tackle the issue of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and help prevent the leading cause of death among student-athletes. Dress in your finest Mardi Gras attire, don your most fabulous mask, and prepare for an evening of fun and philanthropy!

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How does your ticket support NOLA's efforts?

Our Keep the Beat Project utilizes a holistic approach to tackle the issue of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, particularly from a health equity perspective. Our primary objective is to improve awareness of SCA, the leading cause of death among student-athletes. By educating our community on recognizing SCA as it occurs, understanding its warning signs, and identifying risks, we aim to eliminate preventable deaths due to SCA.

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Additionally, our initiative focuses on increasing access to preventative and responsive services. We offer low-cost heart screenings, ECGs, and EKGs for children and young adults aged 12-24. Collaborative partnerships with school districts allow us to provide CPR training for students and certifications for community members across South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. We are committed to addressing resuscitation disparities by offering bilingual CPR training and certifications at affordable rates while strategically engaging with stakeholders in rural, low-income, and underserved communities to ensure broad access to these vital services.