From left, emcee Celina Pompeani, Adam Stickle, Jonah, held by his mother, Jennifer Stickle, and emcee Bob Pompeani attend the Beaver Butler Counties Heart Ball on March 19. Jonah was the Open Your Heart hero, and his parents shared their story about their son's heart problems at the event.

CRANBERRY TWP — A total of 220 people attended the Beaver Butler Counties Heart Ball on March 19 at the Cranberry Woods Marriott hotel.

The event raised $39,820 that night with the live auction and an Open Your Heart Appeal. Overall it generated $185,000 for cardiovascular and stroke research and education.

Unmask the Mysteries of the Heart was the theme for the ball.

Jonah Stickle was the Open Your Heart hero, and the Stickle family shared their story about their son’s heart problems at the event.