Pelham Pupils Jump For Kids Heart Challenge

PELHAM, NY - From Pelham School District: Fourth and fifth graders across all four elementary schools combined to raise over $22,234 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge (previously known as Jump Rope for Heart). This annual event, organized by Pelham’s physical education teachers, encourages students to be active and helps them learn the value of community service.

Prior to the event, students collect sponsors and donations before spending some time in the gym jumping rope, climbing and doing other physical activities. Healthy snacks were also generously donated by the school PTAs to encourage good eating habits. In addition to raising awareness, the money raised goes to help children with heart-health issues. Special thanks to elementary physical education teachers Keith Maley (Siwanoy, Sara Bagwell (Colonial), Nick D’Ambroso (Prospect Hill) and James Thompson (Hutchinson) for their help organizing and encouraging this event.