Guide to get started

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DEAR PARENT OR GUARDIAN,

When your student joins the Kids Heart Challenge, not only will they raise funds to help kids — and all people — with special hearts, they’ll also learn about their heart health. Activities and interactive technologies make it fun to learn how to keep your heart and brain strong and emphasize both physical and emotional wellness. Plus, your school can earn PE equipment.

With heartfelt thanks,
The American Heart Association

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Finn, Second grade

Finn was born with multiple heart defects and spent the first eight months of his life in the hospital. Finn has had 18 heart surgeries and last year underwent a customized procedure to correct his special heart anatomy and give him the gift of life. Today, an energetic Finn loves to have fun.

 


 

3 easy steps!

Register - Watch Video

Download the Kids Heart Challenge app or go to www.heart.org/KHC.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
Choose a Daily Challenge
  • Choose a student health challenge
  • Join the Family Move More Challenge
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Collect donations and earn thank-you gifts and online badges.

 


 

Thank-you Gifts!

Register Online - Wristband
Raise $5 - Hearty
Raise $10 - Breeze
Raise $15 - Jump Rope
Raise $25 - Hydro
Raise $40 - Dream
Raise $50 - T-Shirt
Raise $75 - Playground Ball
Raise $100 - Marley
Raise $200 - Baxter
Raise $250 - Socks
Raise $500 - Mystery XL Fidget Popper
Raise $1,000 - KHC Fitness Watch
Earn a bonus mystery gift for every $50 you raise!
Complete Finn's Mission to earn Finn's Lifesavers award!

If any item becomes unavailable, we reserve the right to offer an alternate item of equal value. These gifts meet the requirements, where applicable, of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act and other product safety regulations.

 


 

Virtual Field Trips!
AR Coloring Sheets

 


 

TIPS!

Scan Checks for a fast deposit!

Scan checks for a fast deposit!

Convert all cash to a check(s) payable to the American Heart Association. Use the app to scan checks (and then shred them), and funds will immediately appear in your total online!

Easily Double Donations!

Easily Double Donations

Ask your donor if their company provides matching gifts. That means their company will ALSO give you a donation! Go to matchinggifts.com/AHA to search company names.

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Experiences!

AR Experiences

Keep your eye out for special symbols like this. Hold your phone/tablet’s camera over them to launch special clues, videos and augmented reality experiences!

Share it on Social!

Share it on Social

Use social media and your KHC headquarters to send emails to friends and family sharing the health challenges you've taken and inviting them to donate to support your goal.

Start Fundraising Today!

All donors who make donations online will receive receipts.

 

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