Lancaster raises $2,500 during Hoops for Heart

On Thursday, Dec. 12, students at Lancaster Elementary jumped all over heart disease by participating in Hoops For Heart. The students raised more than $2,500 for the American Heart Associa-tion.
Donations raised for Hoops For Heart help fund research, fight heart disease and stroke, and support the American Heart Association’s public and professional education programs. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America and stroke is the No. 3.
“This year’s event was a huge success,” said Chad Kujava, Hoops For Heart coordinator. “We’re very proud of all the students here at Lancaster, and we all had a lot of fun.”
Edy Hilman, Lauryn Whitlock and the sixth grade class did a fantastic job of leading Lancaster students in grades 2 through 5 in this event. They helped teach the students about the importance of exercise and how to make healthy nutritional choices.
Hoops For Heart is a program that promotes physical fitness and heart health through the fun activity of basketball. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Espen Duffert takes her turn shooting baskets during the Lancaster Schools “Hoops for Heart” event. The event raised over $2,500 for the American Heart Association.
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Ryker Stromgren looks up at the basket before trying to make a basket during Lancaster’s “Hoops for Heart” event.
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LANCASTER SCHOOL held “Hoops for Heart” on Thursday, Dec. 12. Students in grades 2 through 5 participated in the event and took part in a variety of activities. The students learned about the importance of exercise and how to make healthy nutritional choices. (Photo submitted)