Beatriz Marcet Champagne, PhD, InterAmerican Heart Foundation, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
Special events, such as Galas, Walks, Golf events, and Jump Rope, have been used successfully by voluntary health organizations in many countries and communities. In addition to raising needed funds for their programs, they have the benefit of involving community members and raising general awareness. Sometimes the event itself provides a health benefit.