Kendall physical education teachers Dan Peckham and Linda Curtis accept a plaque from Ramona Englebrecht (left), Youth Market director, on behalf of the American Heart Association. Kendall was named a "Northeast Affiliate Top 10" for raising $9,000 in last year's Hoops for Heart event.

Kendall named top fundraiser by American Heart Association

Kendall Elementary School has been named a "Northeast Affiliate Top 10" by the American Heart Association for raising $9,000 in its Hoops for Heart fundraiser last year. Kendall came in sixth place out of all participating schools in the northeast United States.

Students in grades 2-6 participated in the Hoops for Heart or Jump Rope for Heart events in physical education class last year, together raising $11,540. This year, the school hopes to raise even more when students participate again the week of March 4.

Kendall is the first district in Orleans County to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart event. Over the past 23 years, they have raised $185,353 for the American Heart Association's research and programs.

To make a donation to this year's Hoops for Heart or Jump Rope for Heart events, contact Linda Curtis or Dan Peckham, physical education teachers, at 659-8317.