Story by: Kaley Sandlin
~Jump Rope for Heart held on February 11, 2011 ~
~King & Queen Coronation held on February 28, 2011~
Every year, the American Heart Association holds a national fundraising program event at 46 schools in Marion County called Jump Rope for Heart. During this event, kids jump rope and munch on some healthy snacks, all to promote the awareness of good exercise and healthy eating for a healthy heart. There are three purposes for this event. First, it helps familiarize the children with their body and their hearts. Second it allows them to understand what types of food and exercise is healthy for their body. And last, it gets them familiar with the mission of the American Heart Association.
This program began in the 1970’s and has grown into a national program. Through the event, kids are able to learn and have fun at the same time. At the healthy snack station, St. John Lutheran student C.J. says, “I am eating carrots and they are good, but I can’t wait to have fun (jumping rope)." Another student, Hudson Hall, comments “I am having so much fun.” Every year Jump Rope for Heart becomes more and more of a hit, and hopefully the students of St. John Lutheran will be able to look forward to this event again.
This year, St. John students raised over $2,084 to help the American Heart Assocation. This week, the top fundraiser boy and girl student were "crowned" King and Queen of Jump Rope for Heart. They each received a crown, and the top online earner received a gift certicate for horseback riding lessons. And the King and Queen are............ King Marcus Medero from fourth grade and Queen Reece Wise from kindergarten (Reece was also the top online earner.)
For more photos click here: Jump Rope for Heart
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