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Deep In The Heart Of Pelham: Elementary Schools Raise $25K For AHA

Fourth and fifth graders across all four elementary schools in Pelham combined to raise more than $25,000 for the American Heart Association through the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. 

Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association.

Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association.

Photo Credit: Contributed/ Deborah Karson
Fourth and fifth graders from four Pelham elementary schools raised money for the the American Heart Association by jumping and pumping.

Fourth and fifth graders from four Pelham elementary schools raised money for the the American Heart Association by jumping and pumping.

Photo Credit: Contributed/ Deborah Karson
Pelham elementary school pupils raised more than $25,000 for the American Heart Association.

Pelham elementary school pupils raised more than $25,000 for the American Heart Association.

Photo Credit: Contributed/ Deborah Karson
Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association.

Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association.

Photo Credit: Contributed/ Deborah Karson
Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association, raising more than $25,000.

Pelham elementary school youngsters jumping for the American Heart Association, raising more than $25,000.

Photo Credit: Contributed/ Deborah Karson

Each year, the schools’ physical education teachers organize the event, in which students collect sponsors and donations before jumping rope to raise funds and awareness. 

The money that is raised goes to help children with heart-health issues.

In addition to the fundraiser, the students develop healthy habits and learn about the value of community service, according to school officials.

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