Raising Money for the American Heart Association

What is Hoops For Heart? It is a community service learning program of the American Heart Association. It teaches kids: The importance of developing heart- healthy habits That being physically active can be fun That raising funds to support cardiovascular research and education helps save lives in their community, in their state, and across the country

What is Hoops For Heart? By participating in Hoops For Heart, millions of students have learned basketball skills while learning how nutrition and physical activity can help them live longer, healthier lives. Hoops For Heart also promotes community service by teaching kids how to help others.

Why is Hoops For Heart Important? Heart disease is the nations #1 killer. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the US.

Why is Hoops For Heart Important? Children are developing significant health issues that can shorten their life expectancy: Almost 1/3 of U.S. children and adolescents ages 2-19 are overweight or obese. Children who are obese are more than twice as likely to die before age 55. 61% of children ages 9-13 aren’t physically active outside of school. On average, American children and adolescents spend 5-10 hours per day occupied by an electronic device.

What is a Heart Attack and a Stroke?

Heart Attacks Unhealthy habits, like not getting enough physical activity, can cause our internal pipes – our blood vessels – to get clogged. When this happens, fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the blood vessel walls. If this happens, the artery can’t deliver the oxygen and nutrients to the heart and the muscle starts to die. This is a heart attack. 1 2 3

Strokes A stroke happens when the blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain gets blocked or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain can’t get the oxygen it needs, so it starts to die.

Heart Defects @ Dillard? Copied from an e-mail from the student’s mother: “_______ was born with severe congenital heart defects.  Without surgical intervention, she would not have lived for more than a few days!!  She had her first surgery at three days old, followed by eight more surgeries over the next six years.”

Heart Defects @ Dillard? Copied from an e-mail from the student’s mother: “We are very thankful for the team of highly skilled surgeons and nurses at Childrens National Medical Center in Washington, DC as well as the American Heart Association which has funded much of the research and advances which allowed our daughter to survive.”

Heart Defects @ Dillard? Copied from an e-mail from the student’s mother: “She will face more surgery in the future, but we are encouraged by the continued advances in both medical practice and research as well as the growing community of children who survive against all odds.”

Heart Defects @ Dillard?

Heart Defects @ Dillard?

Heart Defects @ Dillard?

The Challenge – The Facts Some are born with it – Congenital Heart Defects (Like Zoe) Others Acquire Risk – An alarming trend - While some kids are born with heart problems, others are at risk of developing them because of poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Diabetes and Heart Disease - Diabetes makes the risk for heart attack especially high.

The Solution Research and Education Research – Discover new treatments, technologies, and preventions Education – Healthful Living curriculum in school Health – Nutrition Unit PE – Sports/Activities to help you stay active Fitness –Different types of exercises to help you stay active

Hoops For Heart Promo Video Kick-Off Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws5c-kfY4i8

Fundraising Ideas Ask your parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles Ask your soccer, basketball, karate, cheerleading, etc. coach Ask mom and dad to take it to work and have them ask the people they work with Ask people at your religious affiliation/group Create an online account and e-mail, send an e-card, use social media, or text your family and friends (www.heart.org/hoops)

Online Assistance (13+ Years of Age) @DDMSDragons @American_Heart #HoopsForHeart American_Heart #HoopsForHeart Recruit Your Parents to Help Get the Word Out!

More detailed info found on parent letter! How Do People Donate? Cash Checks Online (with use of credit card) More detailed info found on parent letter!

Hoops For Heart Promo Video How To Register: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc9Yz4lNzLU

Thank You Gifts $5 - $35 See Envelope $50 Hoops T-Shirt $75 Hoops Basketball $100 - $1,000 See Envelope Prize for Top School Fundraiser

Important Dates Today, March 5th – Take home donation form, parent letter, and temporary tatoo Tuesday, March 6th – Sunday, March 25th – Collect Donations (3 weeks!) Monday, March 26th – Thurs, March 29th – Hoops For Heart Contests

Hoops For Heart Contests Hot Shot Shooting 3 Point Shooting Knock Out! 3-on-3 Tournament

Hoops For Heart Contests Contest champions will get: a H4H t-shirt or ball their name written on our H4H bulletin board their picture taken with Ms. Healthy Heart herself!

Hoops For Heart Promo Video How To Use The App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWH5CHDdVHc