Brewster Students Raise $21,450 for American Heart Association

Students at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School set a new fundraising record.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:34pm

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Students at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Brewster, New York, raised an impressive $21,450 for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge, the highest amount raised by the school to date.

Why it matters

The fundraising effort not only supports the important work of the American Heart Association but also demonstrates the students' commitment to heart health education and community service.

The details

Throughout the challenge, the students showed dedication by not only fundraising to help others but also taking the time to learn how to care for their own heart health through the program's educational components.

  • The fundraising campaign took place in the spring of 2026.

The players

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

An elementary school in Brewster, New York, where the fundraising campaign took place.

American Heart Association

A non-profit organization focused on heart health education and research.

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The takeaway

The students' impressive fundraising efforts and commitment to heart health education demonstrate the power of community engagement and the positive impact young people can have when they come together for a worthy cause.