Jump Rope For Heart

Kidder Elementary Jan. 30 – Feb. 6, 2015

• $13.5 million invested on new research related to children’s heart disease

• Fundraising for the (AHA) American Heart Association and SHAPE America (promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport)

What is Heart Disease?

• Includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease (plaque build up in arteries), heart attack, congestive heart failure (heart unable pump to maintain blow flow), and congenital heart disease (defect in structure of heart and vessels at birth).

• Prevention include quitting smoking, lowering cholesterol, controlling high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising.

Food Pyramid

What is a Heart Attack?• How big is your heart?

• Occurs when an artery carrying blood to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, and the heart does not get enough oxygen.

Heart Attack Warning Signs

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.• Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Heart Disease Facts• Heart Disease is the #1 Killer in the U.S.

• Stroke #5 Killer in the U.S. Rapid lose brain function due to disturbance of blood to brain (inability to move, slurred speech, or vision impairment)

• Obese children are more than twice as likely to die before age 55

• 61% of children ages 9-13 aren’t physically active outside of school. GET MOVING AT HOME!

Why Jump Rope For Heart

• Develop heart-healthy habits

• Promotes Physical Activity – It’s Fun!!

• Learn about your body

• Teaches Goal Achievement

• Supports HELPING OTHERS with funds for research and education

Fund Raising

• Talk to friends and families

• Go door to door collection

• Parents ask their coworkers

• Send emails at heart.org/jump

• Prizes for top fundraisers and top class!!

JR4H Packets• Fill out the top portion

• Circle the red information

• Online is optional (Donations get you more Ducks!)

• Company matching gift forms

• Add up all donations

• Close and seal

Do not come to me with collection packets

Due the week of the event….Feb 2-6

• Do not ask teachers for donations

• Thank you gifts

Event Goal: $5,000.00

Event Date: Jan. 30 – Feb. 6, 2015

Return this envelope to Mr. Krieger by this date: Feb. 2-6

Mystery Activity following completion of our $5,000 goal