Chelsea Intermediate School hosts successful “Jump Rope for Heart

This was the 22^nd year of Chelsea Intermediate School’s participation in “Jump Rope for Heart.” This is a national educational and fundraising program to benefit the American Heart Association.

“Jump Rope for Heart” teaches students about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and also demonstrates that they can be empowered to provide vital community service and make a difference. At the same time, the children enjoy getting into the spirit of the fun-filled event. Students jump for their own healthy hearts and to help save the lives of others because the donations collected fund research and training to fight heart disease.

Chelsea physical education instructors are Randy Klosowski, Ricky Innocenti and Matt Dykema. On February 21 and 22 the Chelsea third through fifth graders jumped rope during their physical education classes. The students could also win raffle prizes during the event.

With their parents help, students could set up their own Jump Rope for Heart web page with a photo or video and email it to friends and family to ask for their support. Donations could be made directly to their personal web page and they could watch their progress. Students could also jump in honor of someone by making a heart with their name to post on the “Wall of Honor.” Parent volunteers helped with the event and they were also invited to participate as part of the school’s “Parents in P.E.” program.

Thanks to generous 157-C families and community members, Chelsea’s 2018 contributions to Jump Rope for Heart totaled over $49,000.