Students jump rope for AHA

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Ben Franklin Elementary students Marley Thomas and Kristyn Hopkins play with hula hoops at Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Students Sarah Purpura and Nicki White jump rope together at Ben Franklin Elementary School’s Jump Rope for Heart event Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Ben Franklin Elementary School third graders sit together at Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Ben Franklin Elementary School students participated in The Jump Rope for Heart program Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. The program was founded by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Healthy Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and raises money for individuals suffering from cardiovascular disease. Students raised about $2,000 to be donated to AHA.

First picture: Ben Franklin Elementary students Marley Thomas and Kristyn Hopkins play with hula hoops at Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Second picture: Students Sarah Purpura and Nicki White jump rope together at Ben Franklin Elementary School’s Jump Rope for Heart event Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Third picture: Ben Franklin Elementary School third graders sit together at Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

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