Students at Walter C. Black Elementary School raised more $3,700 for the American Heart Association by participating in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart’ event in February.
The top two fundraisers for the school are both third-graders. Chase Deutsch raised $525 and Jack Rubin raised $255 at the event. Students in third, fourth and fifth participated.
Students participated in many jump-roping, hula-hooping and basketball shooting activities during their physical education classes. While participating in these events, students had the opportunity to contribute to the fight against heart disease and stroke by raising money for heart research and education.
“Jump Rope for Heart” is an educational program that raises funds for life saving research and educational programs through the American Heart Association. This program is completed through active participation in physical education classes. The program teaches students how to take care of their hearts while they experience the joy of giving back to their community. The program helps students to grow in several ways:
– Students learn the value of community service by raising funds for the American Heart Association.
– Students join together in helping other students with special hearts.
– Students learn how to develop heart-healthy habits while being physically active.
– Students learn jump rope, hula hoop and basketball skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
According to the Heart.org website, “The American Heart Association has been able to work with health care providers to reduce the number of people dying from heart disease and stroke by 25 percent and those achievements are all because of lifesaving donations your students have raised.”
