A Red Dress Decision
By: Amy Kaiser - MN JRFH State Coordinator

5th grade students at Lincoln Park School in Duluth, MN had some heart-felt decisions to make. Each student was given one "Red Dress Pin" from the American Heart Association in honor of National Go Red for Women Day.

Physical Education teacher Amy Kaiser led a discussion with the students about the importance of women taking care of their heart health. Students were quick to note that their female caretakers, their Moms and Grandmothers often cared for others more than caring for themselves. Then came decision time! Each student was challenged to take their red dress pin, give it to some woman they cared about and to ask them if they were doing all they could for their "heart-health".

Here are a few of their responses:
"I gave the pin to my mom and she said she would try to stop smoking."
"My Grandma said WOW!"
"My Grandma pinched my cheeks and kissed me!"
"My mom was very happy."

As these 5th graders prepare for their Jump Rope for Heart Event they plan on jumping in honor of these important women in their lives.