Hamilton Students Raise Thousands of Dollars for American Heart Association

Templeton Middle School students helped raise $2,338 by completing the Jump Rope for Heart and Heart for Hoops to benefit the American Heart Association.

The event started as a “Red Out” spirit day, and the students and staff were encouraged to wear red clothing to show awareness of heart disease and stroke, according to a news release from the Hamilton School District web site. It ended with a basketball tournament after school, in which students formed their own teams and competed for fun against other teams.

Staff participated by placing money in a basket and filling out hearts with names of people affected by heart disease or stroke.

It’s estimated that Templeton has raised close to $10,000 in the nine years it has participated in the event.

Family, friends and neighbors typically sponsor students for every minute their team jumps.

Lannon and Marcy elementary schools will also participate. 

Marcy Elementary raised an estimated $240,000 in the past 27 years of participation.

The American Heart Association honored long-time fitness education teacher Andy Matthiesen previously for providing outstanding volunteer service.

Lannon has raised $14,000 since fitness education teacher Daniel Howard has coordinated the event.