In support of the American Heart Association, the Hazelwood West High School varsity girls’ basketball game against Pattonville High School raised $5,528.
The Red Out-theme game raised money through entry fees, T-shirt sales, penny wars and more. HWHS health occupation students offered blood pressure checks and health information during the game. Students in child development classes hosted activities for small children, and other classes got involved by offering nutrition and wellness information as well as CPR training.
Tim Williams, HWHS activities director, said that between HWHS and Pattonville, they anticipate raising approximately $10,000 for AHA.
Since January, basketball teams in the Hazelwood School District have participated in Red Out games to promote heart health and awareness in partnership with AHA. Hazelwood East High School honored a former basketball coach who passed away from a heart attack at its Red Out game. Hazelwood Central High School’s Shoot Out, a series of four games between public and private high schools, raised $2,500 for AHA.