Longleaf School of the Arts
Walk for Heart Health Event
Walk for Heart Health Event
Hello LSA Families!
On Thursday, Feb 15th, LSA will have its annual Walk for Heart Health event. The walk will take place during the students' Advisory period. The goal is for the students to walk five laps around the school building. This equals approximately 1 mile. The cost to participate is $5.00, which must be paid no later than Friday, February 9th. Please use the following link to make a payment: https://lsa-walk-for-heart-copy.cheddarup.com. All other money (cash or check) should be turned in to Ms. Benjamin at the front desk or the nurse. Checks should be made out to the American Heart Association. All participants will receive a small prize.
All of the money will be donated to the American Heart Association (AHA). Donations to the AHA will help in the fight against our nation’s #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke.
The money we donate will help fund lifesaving research; advocate for healthier communities; improve patient care; and work for equitable health for all people.
According to the AHA, walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by 35% and type 2 diabetes by 40%.
Please encourage your student to participate in this worthwhile event. It will be good exercise as well as fun.
Thank you.
Diane Herbst, RN
School Nurse