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Hoops for Heart

HERINGTON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SHOOT HOOPS FOR THEIR HEARTS AND HELP SAVE LIVES

Students at Herington Elementary School are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers. On February 1, 2012, Herington Elementary will host its 11th annual Hoops For Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth.

Hoops For Heart teaches students how physical fitness benefits the heart and shows them that volunteering can be a fun and positive experience for the whole community. The need to educate children about the importance of physical activity couldn’t be timelier. According to recent studies, about one-third of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight and obese.

“By including physical activity into their daily routines, kids can significantly reduce the onset and burden of heart disease,“ said Linda Henderson (AHA local spokesperson). “By raising money through Hoops For Heart, we are preventing heart disease and obesity for the next generation of Americans. Kids are literally jumping into a heart healthier life while becoming passionate about raising money for other kids with sick hearts.”

For over 16 years, Hoops For Heart has raised more than $72 million for the fight against heart disease and stroke. Millions of students have played basketball and learned about heart health and how nutrition and physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke. Hoops For Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Please help our students help others by making a donation. If you would like to help more, call your nearest American Heart Association office at (620) 285-1111 or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721). You can also visit us online at heart.org/hoops.

If any questions, contact:

Mr. Harmison
jharm@usd487.org
785-258-3234 ext. 252