Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge raises more than $20,000 for American Heart Association

On Friday, the lower school held its annual Kids Heart Challenge, which raised more than $20,000 for the American Heart Association while promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Taking place mainly in the lower school gym, students could be seen enthusiastically jumping rope and hula-hooping to show their appreciation for the benefits of physical activity. Donations are still being accepted until March 18.

Each year, schools across the country hold Kids Heart Challenge events of their own. Harker began participating more than 20 years ago when the event was known as Jump Rope for Heart.

March 15, 2022Tags: alumni-express, eweekly, express, Kids Heart Challenge, Outreach, topoutreach

Kids Heart Challenge raises more than $13,000 for American Heart Association, more than $200,000 raised to date

Earlier this month, the lower school hosted the Kids Heart Challenge to raise money for the American Heart Association as well as increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart, the event raised $13,067 as students jumped rope and hula-hooped to show their enthusiasm for the fun and healthy benefits of exercise. Schools across the country hold their own Kids Heart Challenge events every year, and Harker’s involvement stretches back to 2000, when it was brought to the lower school by P.E. teacher Jim McGovern. To date, Harker has raised more than $200,000 for the American Heart Association.

March 28, 2019Tags: alumni-express, American Heart Association, express, Jump Rope for Heart, Kids Heart Challenge, topoutreach

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Kids Heart Challenge raises more than $20,000 for American Heart Association

Kids Heart Challenge raises more than $13,000 for American Heart Association, more than $200,000 raised to date