ACS elementary students will be participating in a month-long “Kids Heart Challenge” service project launched this Friday to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA) and to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of your heart. During Friday’s Elementary Chapel, a representative from the AHA encouraged students to participate in the service project by helping raise funds for the AHA. Kids Heart Challenge fundraising packets are being sent home with students.
PE teacher Ben Chapman, who is overseeing the service project, said students are being asked to take a challenge for their health by choosing to Move More, Be Kind, and Be Ready. He is also planning a fun and exciting PE event on March 26, the final day of the Kids Heart Challenge campaign. Elementary classes will participate throughout the day in various, cardio-pumping activities in the gym.
Chapman said all donations given to the American Heart Association will go to fund life-saving research and programs that help kids with special hearts. Students can earn thank-you gifts from the AHA for collecting donations from as little as $5 and up to $1,000. The gifts are described in the fundraising packet.
By holding this Kids Heart Challenge, ACS will qualify to apply for grants from the AHA for PE equipment. Donation checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association, not to Atlantic Christian School. Students can use the AHA Donation Form packet to collect donations and should return their packet by March 26. Students can also have a fundraising page on the AHA website to receive online donations.
CLICK HERE to register and set up you child’s fundraising page.