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Students play basketball, raise money for American Heart Association

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January 6, 2012 – Students at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen recently raised almost $500 for the American Heart Association during the Hoops for Heart Holiday Basketball Tournament.

Students raised donations and competed in 3-on-3 basketball tournaments during regular physical education classes in mid-December. Physical education teachers ran the program to conclude their three-week basketball unit.

“Students from across the nation participate in Hoops for Heart,” said Donna Guarneiri, physical education teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School. “It helps raise awareness about heart disease and allows our students to learn more about the importance of good nutrition and exercise.”

Hoops for Heart is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). According to the AAHPERD website, Hoops for Heart is a valuable program that promotes physical activity, heart healthy living, and community service to children.

For more information, visit http://www.aahperd.org/hoops.

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