Editor,
This is an open letter to thank the residents of Howe Sound for their participation and support of the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs this past year.
Through the dedication of students, parents, staff and the community these programs raised more than $23,000 in local schools in the 2008-2009 school year, and over $2.4 million provincially to help fund critical research and save lives in our communities.
Because of this continued support, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is able to provide many prevention resources, including HeartSmart Kids for school-aged children. This program focuses on encouraging children to make heart-healthy lifestyle choices in the areas of healthy eating, active living and being smoke-free.
By participating in the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs, schools demonstrated their commitment, not only to saving lives through the research dollars raised but keeping children in the community healthy, happy and jumping for many years to come.
Thank you for putting your hearts into it.
Sue Woods
Area Manager
North Shore Area Office
