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Residents open hearts and wallets at Cape Fear Heart Ball

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Organizers expects to raise about $125,000 from the Cape Fear Heart Ball. Organizers expects to raise about $125,000 from the Cape Fear Heart Ball.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington residents opened up their hearts and wallets for the American Heart Association Saturday night at the 2012 Cape Fear Heart Ball.

About 400 people bought tickets for a dinner and silent auction at the Wilmington Convention Center.

Organizers expect to raise about $125,000 from the event.

WECT's Frances Weller served as the mistress of ceremonies for the ball.

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