Arlington, VA — Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, the National Football League (NFL) and the Washington Commanders have awarded a $1,000 grant to Watkins Mill Elementary School in
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,291 to St. Joseph School – Fullerton in Baltimore County, to purchase bocce and badminton equipment. The annual grant program supports schools by funding resources to extend school wellness programs. The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives
Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grant allow school to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1292 to the John D. Jenkins Elementary School in Woodbridge, VA to purchase hand weights and yoga mats for
A Massachusetts boy who is on a mission to spread the word about American Heart Month was profiled on WCVB Channel 5 Boston this week. Jameson Gagnon, 12, of Abington, has a history of heart disease in his family. “My dad had heart failure, and my Papa has a pacemaker but, most of all, my
METHUEN – Studies have shown physical activity can lessen children’s anxiety and depression – two issues that have been of increasing concern to parents and educators during the pandemic. The American Heart Association and the Comprehensive Grammar, Marsh Grammar, and Tenney Grammar schools in Methuen are helping students improve physical and emotional well-being during this
A fifth grader from Abington, Mass., is on a mission to raise money and awareness in the fight against heart disease in honor of his parents and grandmother. The Abington News chronicled Jameson Gagnon’s impressive accomplishments in an article posted online this week. The piece describes Jameson as being “a one man advocacy agency” during
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge launches virtual program to prioritize mental and physical health. Calling all Schools in the Greater Washington Region: With the stress of schools across the country shifting to remote learning or ending early, it’s more important than ever to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. That’s why the American Heart