Heart Month continues this February, a time when all folks – particularly girls – are inspired to deal with their cardiovascular well being.

The marketing campaign, led by the Dallas-based American Heart Association, goals to unfold consciousness about coronary heart illness, the primary killer of Americans.

According to the affiliation, prevention ought to begin at 5 years previous, not 50.

That’s why they’re kicking issues off this Heart Month in colleges throughout North Texas with their Kids Heart Challenge program.

The problem brings college students collectively to be taught lifesaving expertise equivalent to hands-only CPR, sensible meals decisions, and the significance of avoiding tobacco and vaping. The college students additionally participate in fundraising alternatives benefitting the AHA’s mission.

Last 12 months, Walnut Grove Elementary School in Southlake ranked #1 within the nation in fundraising for the Heart Challenge. On Friday, they celebrated with a pep rally, dance performances and training on coronary heart well being.

Parents can examine to see if their youngster’s faculty is registered for the Heart Challenge by clicking here.

This 12 months, The American Heart Association is partnering with the NFL to assist enhancing well being outcomes at dwelling and past by means of the Hands-Only CPR training. Students that complete certain criteria will earn an entry for 2 tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and their faculty can be entered to obtain a $10,000 health gear makeover for each 18 college students who full the mission.