Jump Rope for Heart!

Recently, as i've been thinking about the different organizations over the years that i've been involved in, I could think back to elementary school and think about the first charitable organization that I was a part of-Jump Rope for Heart.

Jump Rope for Heart is part of the American Heart Association, and is a national education program which encourages elementary students world-wide to jump rope  in to help funding for research for heart and stroke related diseases. 

Students that participate in the program receive pledges from friends and family based on how long they can jump rope, these proceeds then go to the National Heart Association. 

This organization has been proven affected for multiple reasons. It obviously helps raise awareness and donations for a great cause, but at the same time promotes the well-being and healthy lifestyles for elementary students to live by. 

Jump Rope for Heart is currently celebrating it's 30th Anniversary, and has raised over $702 million since it started in 1978. Jump Rope for Heart is looking forward to another successful 30 years, and even more money, and is always looking for new volunteers and donors to promote their cause. 

" Millions of students have jumped rope and learned about heart health and how nutrition and physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke."