Jump Rope for Heart / Hoops for Heart
We would like to thank all of the coordinators and schools that have participated in a Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart Event. Since Jump Rope for Heart events began more than 30 years ago and Hoops for Heart events began 16 years ago, lives have been changed by encouraging us all to be heart healthy for a lifetime. Many of us have grown up with these events having participated as students ourselves. If you would like to conduct an event and do not know where to begin, please contact either Lisa or Catherine. We would be glad to help out in anyway we can. A great way to enhance your Jump Rope for Heart event is to invite a JRFH Demonstration Team to your school. Click here to find out more.
Tennessee Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator - Jessie Wiens
jessie.wiens@heart.org
Tennessee Hoops for Heart Coordinator - Vacant
The funds raised through JRFH/HFH are used locally to educate, support research, and enhance lifesaving heart procedures. More then $15 million has been raised over the past 30 years in Tennessee for the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Grant Opportunity
SHAPE America Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Grant and Recognition Awards application deadline is usually during October of each calendar year.. This is an opportunity to recognize someone for their hard work and dedication to the programs. Check back in the spring for the Grant Application and deadline.
2012-2013 JRFH/HFH Totals
- Participating Schools: 602
- Combined Income Raised in Tennessee: $1,250,749.51
- TAHPERD Share: $39,085.92
Would you like to host a Jump Rope for Heart Event at Your School?
Jump Rope for Heart Events can be done many different ways. Hosting an event has never been easier with the option of all student registration and donation collection going directly through the American Heart Association website. Students can simply register on-line once a school team has been created and can gather donations on-line as well. No money has to be collected and brought to school! For more information on how you can host an event, please contact Jessie Wiens at jessie.wiens@heart.org
Congratulations to the following schools and individuals for their outstanding effort during the 2012-2013 school year:
TAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart Award:
#1 Jump Rope for Heart School: Battle Ground Academy Lower School, Williamson County - $15,264.26
#1 Hoops for Heart School: Appling Middle School, Shelby County - $9,740.50
#1 Combined JRFH/HFH School: Poplar Grove School, Williamson County - $10,872.87
TAHPERD's policy regarding the waiving of membership fees for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinator.
The coordinator of record for a Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart event that was held during the
2012-2013 school year and raised $600 or more is entitled to their TAHPERD membership fee being waived for 2013-2014.
If the event raised more than $4001, then a second person, as designated by their event coordinator, can have their TAHPERD membership fee waived for 2013-2014.
If the event raised more than $10,001 then a third and fourth person, as designated by their event coordinator, can have their TAHPERD membership fee waived for 2013-2014.
If you are eligible for a gift TAHPERD membership, you will be contacted in the fall via e-mail by TAHPERD Executive Director Cam Kerst-Davis. A big thanks to all of our coordinators!
You can click on the logos below for more information about each program.
