Holy Cross students net donations for heart health
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
Students in Holy Cross School, Rumson, have found a meaningful way to make their shots count on the basketball court.
Continuing a tradition that has been in place for more than 15 years, students raised money for the American Heart Association through a fundraiser that encouraged them to recruit sponsors to support their efforts on the court – all while promoting heart health.
“It’s a healthy thing,” said physical education teacher Mike Feerst. “We work out in class, making our own hearts stronger, and we raise money for a charity that helps people who don’t have healthy hearts.”
Feerst incorporated the fundraiser in his classes at all grade levels.
“All of the kids take part in the contests, games and skill activities we run,” he said, noting that they are also given the option of participating in the fundraising efforts. “It’s about fitness and helping others. It’s what we do.”
Nine-year-old William Keegan, of Fair Haven, recruited three sponsors for his participation.
“It felt like it was a good and kind thing to do,” he said.
The school netted a total donation of $3,200 to benefit the American Heart Association.
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Students in Holy Cross School, Rumson, have found a meaningful way to make their shots count on the basketball court.
Continuing a tradition that has been in place for more than 15 years, students raised money for the American Heart Association through a fundraiser that encouraged them to recruit sponsors to support their efforts on the court – all while promoting heart health.
“It’s a healthy thing,” said physical education teacher Mike Feerst. “We work out in class, making our own hearts stronger, and we raise money for a charity that helps people who don’t have healthy hearts.”
Feerst incorporated the fundraiser in his classes at all grade levels.
“All of the kids take part in the contests, games and skill activities we run,” he said, noting that they are also given the option of participating in the fundraising efforts. “It’s about fitness and helping others. It’s what we do.”
Nine-year-old William Keegan, of Fair Haven, recruited three sponsors for his participation.
“It felt like it was a good and kind thing to do,” he said.
The school netted a total donation of $3,200 to benefit the American Heart Association.
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