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Top fund-raisers noted for ‘Jump Rope’ and Hoops for Heart’ campaigns

Top fund-raisers this year in thDSC_0152e annual “Jump Rope for Heart” campaign were fourth-grader Evan Snyder, who raised $1,065 in the Hoops for Heart and third-grader, Tiannah Garcia, who raised $322. in Jump Rope for Heart. Physical education teacher Betty Onopa coordinates the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart fund-raisers every year for the American Heart Association at Dorr Elementary School.  During the students’ gym class, third-graders jumped rope and fourth-graders played a variety of fun basketball relays and contests. Prizes and medals were given out to the students who participated and  reached certain levels of fund-raising.  The total amount raised for the charity will be released by the end of the month. (Photo courtesy Laurie Zywiczynski)

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