Heart Month continues this February, encouraging everyone, especially women, to focus on their cardiovascular health.
The campaign, led by the Dallas-based American Heart Association, aims to spread awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of Americans.
The association says prevention should start at age 5, not age 50.
That's why they're launching the Kids Heart Challenge program in schools across North Texas this Heart Month.
The challenge brings students together to learn life-saving skills like hands-only CPR, making smart food choices, and the importance of avoiding tobacco and vaping. Students also participate in fundraising activities that benefit AHA's mission.
Last year, Walnut Grove Elementary School in Southlake ranked No. 1 in the nation for Heart Challenge fundraising. On Friday, they celebrated with a pep rally, dance performance and heart health education.
Parents can click here to see if their child's school is enrolled in the Heart Challenge.
This year, the American Heart Association is partnering with the NFL to help improve health outcomes at home and beyond through hands-only CPR education. Students who achieve certain criteria will earn two-ticket entry to Super Bowl LIX in 2025, and for every 18 students who complete the mission, the school will receive an award of $10,000 in fitness equipment. You can receive modifications.
