Jumping St. Emile Catholic School students, staff raise $14,000 for HSF

St. Vital

On Jan. 29, St. Emile Catholic School hosted its Jump Event Day, which brought the school together for a spirited assembly celebrating its fundraising efforts for the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

Throughout January, students in grades 1 to 3 developed their rope-jumping skills during phys-ed class, while the school community raised funds, said phys-ed teacher Emily Turgeon, who spearheaded the campaign.

In the end, the school raised $14,000 for the cause.

During the recent assembly, Grade 3 students showcased the skills they’d learned, finishing with a jump-off.

“We also held a special jump-off featuring two members of our school community who share a meaningful connection to the Heart & Stroke Foundation,” Turgeon said in an email.

“Both individuals have pacemakers and affectionately refer to themselves as “pacemaker buddies,” making the moment especially powerful and inspiring.”

“I am incredibly grateful for our community’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering support,” she added, noting her pride for the students and staff.