Jumping for a good cause

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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART -- Chandler Elementary students joined in on the fight against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event. CES Coach Gary Roberson said students have been practicing jump roping for several weeks to prepare for Friday's Jump Rope for Heart day at the school. Students rotated between 12 different "jumping " stations from jump rope, bouncing balls, long jump, to jumping hurdles. Pictured: Second grader Michael Manziel demonstrates how jumping rope is good for the heart. Students began collecting donations for the American Heart Association three weeks ago.