@KidsHeartChall

A program from @American_Heart preparing kids for physical & emotional success.

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Joined October 2014
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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Kenzie ✨ Born with supraventricular tachycardia, Kenzie underwent a procedure at age 6 after her heart raced during basketball practice. Today, she's a healthy, active 10th grader who enjoys basketball, working out.
This image is a promotional graphic featuring a young person with long hair, wearing a shirt with colorful graphics. The text includes "2026-27 Youth Heart Ambassador" and "Kenzie, Grade 10." There is a cartoon character with "Be Kind" text. The American Heart Association logo is at the top left.

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📣 Let’s hear it for Casie Doyle from Jacksonville, Florida! 👏👏👏 She's one of our all-star volunteers.
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There’s seven steps to complete your challenge. Get started today!
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Here are four ways to win with the Kids Heart Challenge. Get signed up today and start making a difference: heart.org/schools
Colorful, cartoon-like characters with hearts on them are at the bottom, with one wearing a headband and another holding a star. Text at the top reads, "American Heart Association, Kids Heart Challenge, Top Four Benefits." The background has a wavy, striped pattern.

ALT Colorful, cartoon-like characters with hearts on them are at the bottom, with one wearing a headband and another holding a star. Text at the top reads, "American Heart Association, Kids Heart Challenge, Top Four Benefits." The background has a wavy, striped pattern.

Image with a black geometric background. Top section features a purple hexagon with a white icon of a fist and text: "Learn Lifesaving Skills & Health Lessons." Bottom section has an orange hexagon with a white icon of a heart over an open hand and text: "Raise Funds to Help Kids with Special Hearts.

ALT Image with a black geometric background. Top section features a purple hexagon with a white icon of a fist and text: "Learn Lifesaving Skills & Health Lessons." Bottom section has an orange hexagon with a white icon of a heart over an open hand and text: "Raise Funds to Help Kids with Special Hearts.

A graphic with a black wavy background features two colorful sections. The top section shows a blue icon of a school building with the text "Earn Rewards for Your School." The bottom section displays a green icon of a group of people with the text "Get Active Together as a Family.

ALT A graphic with a black wavy background features two colorful sections. The top section shows a blue icon of a school building with the text "Earn Rewards for Your School." The bottom section displays a green icon of a group of people with the text "Get Active Together as a Family.

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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Kelby ✨ Kelby was born with transposition of the great arteries and an atrial septal defect, two CHDs that required open-heart surgery when he was 3 days old. Thanks to early treatment and ongoing care, Kelby has grown up with no restrictions.
A person smiles while wearing a shirt featuring a cute, smiling orange character holding a small torch. The background has a bold pattern. The text reads "2026-27 Youth Heart Ambassador" and "Kelby, Grade 9." An illustration of the American Heart Association logo is present.

ALT A person smiles while wearing a shirt featuring a cute, smiling orange character holding a small torch. The background has a bold pattern. The text reads "2026-27 Youth Heart Ambassador" and "Kelby, Grade 9." An illustration of the American Heart Association logo is present.

A person wearing a black "Activate Our Power" T-shirt is smiling against a colorful wavy background. A teal text box provides information about Kelby, who was born with a heart defect and underwent surgery as a baby. Kelby is active in sports and the Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association.

ALT A person wearing a black "Activate Our Power" T-shirt is smiling against a colorful wavy background. A teal text box provides information about Kelby, who was born with a heart defect and underwent surgery as a baby. Kelby is active in sports and the Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association.

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Change starts with passionate people. Heart Club brings together high schoolers who want to make a difference through service, leadership, fundraising and wellbeing. Together, we're advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Join the movement. ❤️ Start a Heart Club.
A group of smiling students stand in front of blue lockers. Text reads: "Create a Heart Club at Your School!" The American Heart Association logo is at the top.

ALT A group of smiling students stand in front of blue lockers. Text reads: "Create a Heart Club at Your School!" The American Heart Association logo is at the top.

The image is an infographic titled "Club Pillars" with four sections: Leadership, Impact, Fundraising, and Well-Being. Each section has a red icon and brief descriptions. Leadership focuses on networking and practical skills. Impact encourages community engagement through volunteering. Fundraising is about organizing and hosting events. Well-Being highlights connections between mind, body, and heart.

ALT The image is an infographic titled "Club Pillars" with four sections: Leadership, Impact, Fundraising, and Well-Being. Each section has a red icon and brief descriptions. Leadership focuses on networking and practical skills. Impact encourages community engagement through volunteering. Fundraising is about organizing and hosting events. Well-Being highlights connections between mind, body, and heart.

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Teachers, coaches and school admins, @American_Heart with the NFL are offering grants to get and keep your students moving. From student and faculty well-being to CPR education, there's something for every school. 💪🏽 Apply now: bit.ly/4yFOm1j
A person smiling and holding a large check for $2,500 made out to Heart Elementary. The background is red with confetti, and there's a heart symbol in the top left corner.

ALT A person smiling and holding a large check for $2,500 made out to Heart Elementary. The background is red with confetti, and there's a heart symbol in the top left corner.

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Your schedule is nonstop. But the Heart Schools app makes fundraising easy, so you can support heart health wherever you are. Download the app today and help make every dollar raised through Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge count.
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Strokes happen suddenly. Knowing what to look for and acting quickly saves lives. When your child completes their challenge, they’ll be ready to B.E. F.A.S.T. Learn the B.E. F.A.S.T. signs and if you see any of them, call 911 right away.
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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Jamie ✨ When Jamie was 5, a heart screening revealed an atrial septal defect, or a small hole in the heart. After surgery to repair it, doctors also discovered supraventricular tachycardia, a condition that causes the heart to beat too quickly.
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📣Let’s hear it for Brent Wilmot of Orlando, Florida! 👏👏👏 He's one of our all-star volunteers.
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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Hope ✨ Hope was born with a ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart defect that affected her ability to keep up with other kids when she was younger. After undergoing open-heart surgery, Hope's heart is stronger and healthier than ever.
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Teachers help shape our children's future, and their well-being matters. Know an educator who could benefit from practical tools to support their health and well-being? Share this free webinar we're hosting on Oct. 14. To register, visit bit.ly/46804Fx.
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🏆 When students join the American Heart Challenge, they can earn fun rewards along the way, from stickers and a stress ball to a beanie, phone wallet and more. Plus, each level unlocks that level's gift and all previous rewards. Start now at bit.ly/468hCkT.
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When your student completes the steps of their challenge, they’ll receive their very own Lifesaver Award. Plus, they’re entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXII (2028). Together, we’re creating a #NationofLifesavers! Start now at bit.ly/468hCkT.
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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Eloise ✨ Eloise was born with multiple congenital heart defects that weren't discovered until she was 3 years old. As a Youth Heart Ambassador, Eloise is sharing her story to help other children with special hearts know they're not alone.
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Your student could save a life AND win a trip to Super Bowl LXII! ✨ Complete the six steps of your challenge by the end of the school year to be entered for Super Bowl LXII tickets. Plus, schools could win $10k in fitness equipment. 💪 Start now at bit.ly/468hCkT.
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✨ Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Eli ✨ Eli was born with a rare congenital heart defect that required three open-heart surgeries. As an ambassador, Eli is sharing his story to help other kids learn how to take care of their hearts and raise awareness about CHDs.
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Our webinar series kicks off Wednesday with "Nourishing Young Minds: Nutrition Education Essentials". Educators, join us on Sept. 16 at 2:30 p.m. CT. Registration is now open. To register, visit bit.ly/46804Fx.
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Jump into learning with this fun STEAM activity! Designed for grades 6-8, this jumping rope challenge helps students explore physics and math concepts such as rotational motion, angular velocity and speed. 📥 Download the free activity: bit.ly/3SY8FYn
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