Heart of UA
The Heart of UA is the Foundation's signature fundraising event to celebrate community, philanthropy, and the Heart of UA's annual award recipient(s). Funds raised from the Heart of UA enable the Foundation to make an impact in the community as grant maker, connector, and a home for philanthropy in UA.
Join us to Celebrate!
Registration for this event is closed.
We are thrilled to host the inaugural event at the Bob Crane Community Center. For guests only: complimentary one-hour tours will run every 15 minutes, prior to our cocktail hour at 4:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 4:45 PM. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Meet the Hosts
2025 Heart of UA Host Committee
Laure and Michael Schoedinger | Laurie Aquilina and William Carmean | Greg and Maureen Comfort | Christine and Alex Freytag
Cheryl and Doug Godard | Sally and Andy Hackett | Margie Pizzuti
Foundation Board of Trustees
Michael Martz, Chair | Laure Schoedinger, Vice Chair | Ann Gabriel, Treasurer | Wendy Gomez, Secretary | Mike Fitzpatrick, Immediate Past-Chair | Laurie Aquilina | Jeffrey Backes, MD | Christine Freytag | Cheryl Godard | Wendy Gomez | Jennifer M. Griffith | Brian Houts | Matt Kirby | Nanette Lacuesta-Kimmel, MD | John McHugh | Ryan Miller
Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
as of April 22, 2025
Lead Sponsors
Joe and Marlene Berwanger
The Crane Family
ECBC (Elford, Inc. + Continental Building Company)
Peter and Suzie Edwards
The Wrightsel Family
Inspire Sponsors
Anderson Aluminum Corporation
Anonymous
Debbie Phillips Bower
Greg and Maureen Comfort
Ann Gabriel
Sally and Andy Hackett
Lisa Ingram and Greg Guy
Marvin Larger
Michael and Judy Martz
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
John and Emily Ness
Robert and Lynn Ness
Dr. Frank and Jana Tice
Engage Sponsors
Laurie Aquilina and William Carmean
Cheryl and Doug Godard
Fred and Donna Minich
Laure and Michael Schoedinger
Create Sponsors
Brad and Jaeleen DeHays
Christine and Alex Freytag
Robert Fry and Janice Quatman
Phil and Lynn Glandon
Dale and Gloria Heydlauff
Nanette Lacuesta-Kimmel MD and Greg Kimmel
John and Michelle McHugh
Ryan and Lauren Miller
Ed and Mary Jane Overmyer
Vin Reddy and Mitva Patel
Cathy Strauss and John Lowe
Erik and Elizabeth Yassenoff
About the Award
The Heart of UA award recognizes the cumulative philanthropic and volunteer efforts of an individual, family or family foundation over a period of five (5) or more years of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Candidates will specifically demonstrate significant, long-term involvement with one or more Upper Arlington nonprofit organization. Prior winners of this prestigious award include: Tim and Glenda Huffman (2019), Mary Ann Krauss (2020), Sue Ralph (2022), and the Ness Family: Lynn and Bob, Emily and John (2023), and Kip Greenhill (2024).