News : Tilford Elementary raises over $4,000 in Jump Rope for Heart event

Tilford Elementary Raises $4,000 for the Jump For Heart program assisting American Heart Association

"Jump Rope for Heart" is an annual fundraising effort for elementary and middle school across the country. Thousands of schools and millions of kids participate each year. The program has raised over $1.2 billion since it began in 1978.

Jump Rope for Heart has four simple goals:

1. Get kids active by having them jump rope.
2. Educate kids about their hearts, and heart-healthy habits.
3. Raise money for cardiovascular research and outreach programs.
4. Teach kids the value of community service.

Tilford Elementary again raised funds for the American Heart Association with over $4,000 was being raised to assist in research and to help families who need a hand.

Below are the students who raised the funds.

Row 1: Eleanor Moen, Zander Weber, Caleb Coder

Row 2: Shayne Truax, Julia Morrow, Kenidi Root, Ava Schirm

Row 3: Kadee Kirchner, Ryne Erickson, Jax Elwick, Jenna Rippel, Oliva Port, Beckett Happel, Rylee Reed, Kianta Bratten

Below are the top three fundraisers:

Kianta Bratten, Kenidi Root, Kadee Kirchner