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Jackson Avenue Students Jump Rope for Heart Research
Mineola students raise over $7,800 for the American Heart Association through fundraiser.
On May 2-3 over 400 students at the Jackson Avenue School in Mineola jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser.
The students raised $7,893.15 for the American Heart Association, which funds research, programs and education to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers.
“I’m so pleased with the success of this year’s event,” said Billy DiGennaro), Jump Rope For Heart coordinator.
“We all had a lot of fun, and the kids enjoyed learning about the importance of physical activity and how they can play a role in saving lives,” added Hilary Pavels.
Jump Rope For Heart is a program that promotes physical activity and heart health through jumping rope. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
To make a donation or to find out more about Jump Rope For Heart, call the American Heart Association at 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721). You can also visit us online at heart.org/jump.
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