DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews)– Students and staff across Dothan City Schools raised $18,326.77 this school year through the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.
The fundraiser was part of an ongoing partnership with the American Heart Association to promote healthier living and support heart health initiatives.
The program, which teaches students and educators about CPR, mental well-being, healthy eating and more, reached over 3,500 students and families in Dothan. 341 participants were trained in hands-only CPR, and 300 teachers accessed heart health resources.
The following schools participated in this year’s challenge:
- Beverlye Intermediate
- Dothan 6th Grade Center
- Faine Elementary
- Girard Elementary
- Heard Elementary
- Hidden Lake Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
- Kelly Springs Elementary
- Mooris Slingluff Elementary
- Selma Street Elementary
Three schools led the way in fundraising:
- Heard Elementary – $7,022.93
- Hidden Lake Elementary – $4,401.35
- Girard Elementary – $3,077.88
“It’s so imperative that our students understand the importance of making healthy choices starting at a young age,” Dr. Dennis Coe, Superintendent of Dothan City Schools, said in a statement.
Of the total raised, $2,500 will be reinvested into Dothan schools, supporting continued health education and wellness activities. The district continues its commitment to student health through enhanced CPR training and defibrillator access, led by Blair Peterman, Director of Health Services.
