Last year, thousands of Missouri students raised funds for research and education in the fight against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events throughout the state. In total, more than $1.2 million dollars were raised at almost 700 events in Missouri during the last school year.
The top 10 Missouri schools raising funds through Hoops for Heart during 2010-11 school year are:
Gainesville Elementary, Gainesville, MO – $4,771
Odessa Upper Elementary, Odessa, MO – $9,549
North Platte Intermediate School, Edgerton, MO – $7,457
West Middle School, O’Fallon, MO – $6,602
Troy Middle School, Troy, MO – $6,463
Ladue Middle School, St. Louis, MO – $6,090
Cole Camp Elementary, Cole Camp, MO – $5,512
Nipher Middle School, St. Louis, MO – $5,343
Lamar Elementary, Lamar, MO – $5,104
Wyland Elementary. Overland, MO – $5,023
“We are grateful to every school that participated in Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart events this year,” said Jenny Nixon, Regional Vice President of Youth Market for the American Heart Association. “Not only do events like these help to teach children about the importance of health, but they also allow them to give back to their community.”
