Village Elementary School students are jumping for joy because they have almost reached their fundraising goal in the Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association. So far, jumpers have raised 92 percent of their goal of $7,000…that’s $6,926.27. Students have until December 14 to collect donations.
Top fundraiser Teagan Hackett, fourth grader, has raised over $2,000 by having her parents email their coworkers asking for donations. “I participate every year because it’s a good way to help kids with heart conditions,” she said.
Fourth grader Cole Yunger, also a top fundraiser, said he asks family and friends for donations so he can help kids who are in the hospital.
Physical education teacher Shannon Ingles has headed up the Kids Heart Challenge, formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart, for over 20 years. Village Elementary has participated for 38 years. “We kicked off our fitness unit in early November and the challenge is the culmination,” she said. Students learn about cardiovascular endurance and heart health. For the challenge, students can jump rope, jump on trampolines, hula hoop and use pogo sticks. Collecting donations is optional.
The Kids Heart Challenge focuses on whole body wellness, helping students improve their own health and better their character while raising life-saving donations for the American Heart Association to help kids facing heart-health issues.
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