Friday, we went to the eighth annual Paint the Town Red at the Wonder Bread Factory in Shaw. Here, American Heart Association’s Kristin King and Kara Laing flank Morgan Franklin’s Max Lubarsky and Pediatric Specialists of Virginia’s Kendra Lubarsky.

The philanthropic event featured cocktails, light bites, a DJ, dancing and a silent auction. Guests were asked to don their red tie cocktail attire by wearing their favorite red accessories to show support of the American Heart Association’s mission of building healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Here, Natalie Jayo with figure skater Jacquelin Zimmerman and Garchik Consulting Solutions’ Jesse Garchik.

The event was hosted by PULSE DC, the young professionals committee of the American Heart Association’s Greater Washington Region. Members serve as ambassadors of the AHA, engaging others to live healthier lives and promoting heart health through various activities focused on fitness and nutrition, as well as spreading awareness about heart disease, stroke and the associated community impact. Here, artist Janie Stewart, who donated her artwork to the event’s silent auction, is flanked by her sons Glenn, Chad and Geoffrey.

Lawyer Laura Fager with Gartner Consulting’s Brad Fager.

Government consultant Leslie Snyder with management analyst Vedrana Mandic.

Bender Foundation’s Jake Bender, RLAH’s Eliza Kanovsky with her brother, NCQA’s Doug Kanovsky.