Last year, the PTO helped our PE teacher put on our Elementary School's first Jump Rope for Heart Event...it was a huge success, raising nearly $6000 for the American Heart Association! Our elementary school has been doing the money raising campaign for years, so having an event the kids could participate in was important. I had the awesome opportunity of helping to organize the event where 2nd-5th grade students enjoyed exercise centers, healthy snacks, prizes and jump roping in the gym after school. Whoo, the sweat! I'd also put together an awareness video for the kids to watch which showcased all of the familiar faces they see each and every day at school who've been affected by heart disease either themselves or with a family member. Students worked on earning pledges prior to the event and all of our proceeds went to AHA. It was a super, fun time and we look forward to helping out with another Jump Rope for Heart in 2014! Here's Jace enjoying his exercise...
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