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Veronica Blount Memorial

VERONICA BLOUNT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

The Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation was created in 2020 in memory of Veronica Blount who died at the age of 46 from heart disease.

Our flagship event is the Red Shoe Lunch, an event that was started in 2011 and hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Red Shoe Lunch (RSL) raised over $21,000 for the American Heart Association in memory of Veronica.

In 2020, after ten years of raising money for AHA, we decided to officially launch the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation and as of August 8, 2022 we are officially a 501c3 non-profit organization!

Our plans are to increase awareness in the communities we live and expand our outreach to help those with the least resources. Please watch the short video below for more details. 

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join us

Join us at the 2026 Baltimore Book Festival in Waverly on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. Stop by our booth to meet the team, learn more about our heart-health mission and purchase Kameron's Big City Adventure. Proceeds from book sales will support the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation's charitable programs.

We also plan to host a special Healthy Hearts for Moms activation through our 1 For Every 1 Blood Pressure Monitor Giveaway Program. A limited number of complimentary home blood pressure monitors - 50 per day - will be available to eligible pregnant Baltimore City residents, while supplies last. No book purchase or donation is required.

Our message is simple: Healthy Moms. Healthy Families. Bright Adventures Ahead. Bring your family, enjoy two days of books and community, and visit VBMF in Waverly.

 

Visit our EVENT PAGE for Blood Pressure Monitor Giveaway Eligibility.

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BECOME A FRIEND TODAY!

We're asking our supporters to help us with our monthly overhead costs. Please consider participating in the Friends of The Foundation Monthly Giving Campaign. You can set-up recurring donations using our secure donation platform. You can cancel your recurring donations at any time. There are special perks and recognition for all Friends of The Foundation!

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16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch Recap

We hosted the 16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort on 2/28/26. We asked attendees to Adopt a Home by donating $67 to provide a free blood pressure monitor to a family in need. It's not too late to Adopt a Home. Watch the recap video below to see all of the fun from this year's event!

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Kameron's Big City Adventure

The Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation (VBMF) is excited to announce the release of Kameron’s Big City Adventure: A Story of Languages and Friends, now available on our website and Amazon!

Written by T. Theodora Blount, this heartwarming children’s book celebrates family, community, culture, and diversity through the eyes of young Kameron as he visits New York City to spend time with his grandmother, Ma-Ma (Veronica Blount). 

This special story was inspired by the loving memory of Veronica Blount (“Ma-Ma”) and honors the importance of community, curiosity, and learning from our neighbors.

We are now offering the children's book and related merchandise for sale as a fundraiser. Proceeds from all sales supports VBMF and our mission to fight heart disease.  

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In the News!

Kicking Off National Heart Health Month with Ryan Cameron

Perkerson Park Giveaway

To kick off National Heart Health Month, VBMF sponsored a Giveaway at Perkerson Park in Atlanta, Georgia on February 1, 2025. 

Community Health Clinic

On Saturday, January 18, 2025 VBMF partnered with Giant Food Inc. to host a community health clinic for the Penn North community in Baltimore, MD. 

Blood Pressure Monitors for Every Home!

VBMF's Fundraising Initiative 

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We believe blood pressure monitors are like smoke detectors, one is needed in every home. Like smoke detectors, blood pressure monitors aid in prevention and help save lives! We rely on donors, supporters and members of the community to help us raise funds to supply free blood pressure monitors to those in underserved communities with the least access to healthcare.

 

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, yet most people don’t consider it a risk factor. Our goal is to increase awareness and equip families with the resources needed to fight heart disease. Over time, hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other cardiovascular issues. Hypertension, can be difficult to detect because it often has no symptoms. Blood pressure monitors can aid in the detection of hypertension and ultimately save lives.

 

We provide blood pressure monitors to those in underserved communities. With an initial goal to supply 10,000 homes each year, we need $650,000 annually. That's $65 per home. $65 that can potentially save the lives of not one person, but everyone in the home with access to the monitor. $65 is less than a night out for dinner or a trip to the movies for a family of four. The price you pay for a week of coffee and a bagel at your favorite coffee shop or three trips to your favorite fast-food chain, could save a life.

Thank you for supporting the 15th Annual Red Shoe Lunch | 02-22-25

RED SHOE LUNCH

The 14th Annual Red Shoe Lunch
Hosted by the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation.
Cherokee Country Club, Atlanta, GA Feb, 24, 2024

RED SHOE LUNCH

The 13th Annual Red Shoe Lunch
Hosted by the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation.
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA Feb, 25, 2023

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Atlanta & Co 2/2/24

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Atlanta & Co 2/8/23

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THANK YOU INAUGURAL DONORS!

These are the individuals who helped us become a 501c3 non-profit organization.

DIAMOND DONORS

Lisa Daniel, Mary Fondon, Donnary Fotenot, Alison Rand, Wendy Scurlark


PLATINUM DONORS

Spencer Clarke, Gloria Richardson


GOLD DONORS

Rodney Blount, Angela Harrison, Angela Holloway, Kellie Johnson


SILVER DONORS

Kjersti Bannish, Monalisa Chowdhury, Valerie Counts, Angel Howard, Kashima Peters, Kimberlyn Luke, Latonya Johnson-Murphy,  Aimee Eldridge, Joy Fitgerald, Nancy Howell, Katonya Johnson, Andrea King, LaQuanda Littles, Jennifer Poon, Kevin Reese, Dortheia Reese-Love, Lillian Short, Leroy Weatherspoon, Antonia Williams


BRONZE DONORS

Charita Boles, Carmelita Brown, Tyra Burman, Theresa Cherry, Kevin Eldridge, Tracy Frye-Allen, Angelic Glory, Wanda Hall, Vivene Holley, Felecia Kindle-Onry, Tabatha Luma, Carolyn McCrorey, Keisha Miller, Chasity Murphy, Artise Ortiz, Roslyn Scott, Endora Shropshire, Vickie Tice, Shayla Walker, Jalen Walls, James Walls

“Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do”

Voltaire

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