ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Local elementary colleges acquired a particular supply on Tuesday. More than 180 sports activities balls that had been collected through the month of March for the annual Capital Region Heart Ball had been dropped off at Pine Hills and Giffen Memorial Elementary Schools.

The purpose of the donation is to advertise exercise and train in kids throughout Move More Month.

“There’s an awful lot of proof that there are benefits to physical activity — 60 minutes a day — benefits young people tremendously from all sorts of ailments and problems that pop up later,” Mercedes Benz Center General Manger Peter Connolly stated.

According to the American Heart Association, bodily exercise also can enhance college students’ mind perform, educational efficiency, and relieve stress.