Be the Catalyst for Saving Lives

SHAPE America understands the important role you play in empowering children to live healthy and active lifestyles. That’s why we hope you’ll join the fight against heart disease and childhood obesity by holding a Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) or Hoops For Heart (HFH) event in your school. 

Did you know that as a JRFH or HFH coordinator you’ll become eligible for SHAPE America grants, awards and resources? You will also have the opportunity to earn certificates for equipment and continuing education credits.  

A JRFH or HFH event won’t just be another “thing” to add to your to-do list. The event is standards-based and can easily be incorporated to fit your already existing plans. Plus there’s a network of experienced event coordinators you can easily reach out to for ideas and inspiration.  An event can be as simple or as extravagant as you want — it’s all up to you!

Be a catalyst for saving lives and join the fight against heart disease and childhood obesity by registering for a Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event today!

JRFH and HFH Benefits – Students

• Fosters community service and team building, and improves overall school climate;
• Encourages physical activity and heart health;
• Enhances students’ social skills;
• Provides leadership opportunities.

 JRFH and HFH Benefits – Schools

• Helps fund critical, life-saving research on heart disease, the nation’s first leading cause of death, and stroke, the fifth leading cause of death;
• Serves as a great service-learning project, offering students a way to make a difference in their community;
• Encourages cooperative activity among the whole student body;
• Provides additional resources to physical education programs through US Games certificates.

 See a list of all the benefits for students, teachers and schools.