Hoops For Hearts at Holdrum

By Leanore Rosenzweig

On Wednesday, March 12, at Holdrum Middle School in River Vale, 125 students helped fight heart disease and stroke on the basketball court by participating in Hoops For Heart. Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s number one and number three killers. The entire school joined in this record breaking event, by raising more than $10,000 for the American Heart Association.

Hoops For Heart is a program designed to promote physical fitness and heart health through the fun activity of playing basketball. The event is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

It is a great way to get young people involved in this lifesaving effort and make them aware of the importance of exercise for maintaining good health. It also benefits students by involving them in community service and volunteerism.

“This year’s event was a huge success, said Jill Fischman, physical education teacher and Hoops For Heart coordinator. “We’re proud of the many students who participated in this event and helped to raise so much money. We all had a lot of fun playing for this worthwhile cause.”