Number of Participants: 300
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $5,070
Event Amount Raised: $771
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Activity: Schools
Date: February 14, 2025
Location:
North Bellmore
NY, USA
About:
While students were making baskets at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in
the North Bellmore School District, they were simultaneously thinking about their cardio
well-being and the heart health of others. A basketball unit coincided with the annual Kids
Heart Challenge fundraiser, which generated $771 for the American Heart Association.
Physical education teacher Jim Mulvey has hosted the fundraiser for more than a
decade in the district, including the past seven years at Dinkelmeyer. Students made
donations to the cause while also working on their basketball skills. During physical
education classes, they practiced dribbling, passing and shooting skills, and played
competitive games including Around the World, Challenger Champ and three-on-three.
“The students gave great effort this year,” Mr. Mulvey said, “and they’re helping the
global community which reflects our district mission statement.”
