Harford County Students Raise $215,000 for American Heart Association

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Students from 10 Harford County public schools helped raise $215,000 for the American Heart Association.

Schools participating in the campaign included Churchville Elementary, Darlington Elementary, Emmorton Elementary, Hickory Elementary, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary, Joppatowne Elementary, Old Post Road Elementary, Red Pump Elementary, Fallston Middle School and High Fallston. .

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Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School set a new county record and was the No. 1 in
Maryland and Eastern States Region for money raised totaling $74,742. campaign
Also, 541 families participated in the online Kid’s Heart Challenge and more than 200 families learned
Hands Only CPR and the Warning Signs of a Stroke via Finn’s Mission.

Hickory Elementary School raised over $35,500 this year, bringing their total fundraising total to over $504,000. This year nearly 400 families participated online in the Kid’s Heart Challenge, and over 150 families participated in Finn’s Mission.

Fallston Middle School also saw their total fundraising total surpass $500,000 with the school
the community raised over $40,000 this year. This brings their total fundraising total to over $506,000. Nearly 1,000 families participated in the Kid’s Heart Challenge online, with 470 students learning hands-only CPR.

“I am so proud to partner with these schools each year for the Kids Heart Challenge and the American Heart Challenge,” said Kate Poole, senior director of development, school engagement for the American Heart Association. “Together we are shaping resilient, compassionate hearts for a brighter future and cultivating a wave of healthy, empowered leaders. The support we receive will lead to longer, healthier lives and promote health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”

“I am extremely proud of our students’ dedication to raising money for American Heart
Association and for supporting the health of our community,” added Dr. Sean Bulson, HCPS Superintendent. “Their efforts will directly benefit families affected by heart disease and stroke. By taking the time to learn the early warning signs of stroke and how to perform hands-only CPR, these students have prepared themselves to save a life one day, and their efforts to learn these important tools make the community our a safer place for all.”