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American Heart Association honors BCPS as ‘Heart of Gold’ district after Kids Heart Challenge results
Summary
The American Heart Association presented Baltimore County Public Schools a Heart of Gold District award and reported 33 BCPS schools raised $321,421 through Kids Heart Challenge last year; the program will expand to 57 schools this year, including middle and high schools.
Kate Poole, senior director of school engagement for the American Heart Association, presented Baltimore County Public Schools with a Heart of Gold District award at the board meeting on Oct. 21. Poole said 33 BCPS schools raised $321,421 last year through the Kids Heart Challenge and highlighted Riderwood Elementary as the top fundraising school.
"You are truly a heart of Gold District," Poole said, and she told the board the program had expanded from elementary participation last year to include middle and high schools this school year, growing from 34 to 57 participating schools.
Poole said funds raised support lifesaving research, advocacy for healthier school environments and community programs that expand access to heart‑health education and care. She thanked Superintendent Dr. Veronica Rogers and BCPS leadership for their partnership and noted the program's emphasis on heart health, kindness and physical activity.
BCPS board members accepted the recognition in the public portion of the Oct. 21 meeting. The American Heart Association's presentation was part of the meeting's special order business.
