American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge

Superintendents of Loudon and Prince William County Public Schools among leaders championing health in schools across the Northeast

December 1, 2025 by hannahross

19 leaders support critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Superintendent Council  WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2025 — Superintendents across the Northeast region are working with the American Heart Association to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Nineteen superintendents were selected to serve as volunteer … Read more

Blue Bell Elementary student wins national prize Super Bowl tickets

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by trishbradley

Hands-Only CPR education offered through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs and supports mission critical work to improve the chain of survival Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for … Read more

DePaul Catholic High School student earns national scholarship for leading healthy change

August 20, 2025 by kristabarber

Teen recognized for inspiring healthy habits as youth inactivity drives rising health concerns Youth physical activity has steadily declined in recent years, contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression and obesity among adolescents[1]. At DePaul Catholic High School, senior Ashley LoMonaco is working to reverse that trend by encouraging her peers and community to take … Read more

National wellness grant brings new health resources to Laurence Harbor students

August 20, 2025 by kristabarber

Congratulations Memorial Elementary School, Old Bridge Township Public School district with school photo and winner ribbon

American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Memorial Elementary School Only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. gets the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and approximately 1 in 3 are considered overweight or obese[1]. With physical inactivity and mental health challenges on the rise among youth, schools like Memorial Elementary … Read more

Seven-year-old Kayleigh Williams has the heart of a fighter

July 14, 2025 by hannahross

Stafford County, VA seven-year-old Kayleigh Williams has a resilient heart: one that’s survived complications, surgeries, diseases and other big challenges with a fighting spirit. Before she was born, her mother, Carine, learned at her 20-week ultrasound that Kayleigh had hypoplastic right heart syndrome. At the time, the family was based in Jacksonville, NC, where Kayleigh’s … Read more