Charity Fundraising Event: "Health Is Your Greatest Wealth"

Charity event and fundraiser for the American Heart Association hosted by world renowned physical fitness pioneer, Dan Lurie. a longtime 5 towns resident, now 88 years young, Lurie, once America's Most Muscular man and holder of several Mr. America titles, is famous for having arming wrestled president Ronald Reagan on the desk of the oval office as well as for holding numerous records for astounding feats of strength.

As a television personality, Dan appeared weekly on CBS where he played a strong man to Ed McMahon's clown in a well loved variety show. Lurie is also known for his relationships with various celebrities and politicians. He was instrumental in launching the early careers of stars such as Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger and is considered a founding father of the health and fitness industry and was a prominent voice against the use of drugs in the world of sports. Recently, Lurie released a book on his colorful life called "Heart Of Steel: The Dan Lurie Story". The title, meant originally to be a play on words has taken on an even more poignant meaning in the past months as Dan's heart was quite literally put to the test.

All proceeds from this event go to The American Heart Association and the event is fully sanctioned by their charity.

This fundraiser is open to the public with tickets available for a donation price of only $35 including a full dinner, dancing, entertainment, raffles etc. etc.