Heart Ride for the American Heart Association

   On Saturday, May 19, I gathered some friends together to help be volunteers at the annual Hamptons Heart Ride for the American Heart Association. Throughout the day we manned the first water stop and gave out sandwiches, snacks, and drinks to the riders. I can't tell you how much I admire them, considering many of them rode 60 miles on their bikes, and all for a good cause!

My friends and I volunteering!

The volunteers hard at work!

My friend, Johanna, and I!

   I was beyond excited to be a part of the Heart Ride for the second year in a row! I can't wait to volunteer at the Heart Ride again! Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Hamptons Heart Ride, the American Heart Association, the Heart Ride participants, and my mom, for driving my friends and I to the water stop!

XOXO,

Sarah

Zumbathon to Benefit the American Heart Association!

   On Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM the Ed & Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute at Southampton Hospital will be hosting a Zumbathon to benefit the American Heart Association! Come on down to 230 Elm Street, in Southampton, New York to participate in this fun-for-all event!
   If you haven't heard about Zumba yet, it's time you found out what exactly the program is! Zumba is a specialized fitness program that focuses on dancing and having fun to get exercise. If you can't dance, don't worry! Zumba isn't meant to be a "dancing" program. It is designed to help participants get exercise while having fun at the same time! No experience is necessary!
   For the past two weeks, my gym class has been participating in Zumba classes! While it is very intimidating at first, it is a great alternative for staying healthy and being active! I encourage everyone to come out to the Zumbathon for a great time, and a great cause! If you would like more information, click on the link below:

Party in Red Zumbathon to Benefit the American Heart Association

XOXO,
Sarah

Safe Routes to Schools Fly In

   On Tuesday, March 6, I was honored to be given the chance to fly down to Washington, D.C. to meet with some of New York's representatives for the American Heart Association. I was able to speak with, Senator Schumer's staff, Heather Loneck (Legislative Correspondent of Senator Gillibrand), Andrew Brady (Senior Legislative Assistant to Congressman Hanna), and Congressman Bishop himself! And the best part was hearing how most of New York's representatives were in favor of funding for Safe Routes to Schools! Here are some pictures that I took throughout the day:

Giving a folder of information on Safe Routes to Schools to Congressman Bishop (who just so happens to live in my hometown!).

At the American Heart Association headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Standing with the famous American Heart Association Red Dress, which shows that heart disease is the number one killer of women.

   I would like to thank everyone at the American Heart Association for allowing me to be the only Youth Advocate at the Safe Routes to Schools Fly In. A special thanks also goes out to Kristy Anderson at the American Heart Association for keeping things running smoothly!

XOXO,

Sarah

How do YOU Eat Heart Healthy?

Great news! The American Heart Association has created a competition! Participants are asked to make a video showing how they eat heart healthy each day. The winner will receive $500 to use in the American Heart Association merchandise store. What a great way to spread awareness! For rules and how to enter click here.

Happy recording!

Sarah

Let's Move!

Did you know that Michelle Obama supports the Let's Move! campaign? The Let's Move! campaign is solely about promoting physical activity and living healthy lifestyles in order to eliminate obesity. Sound familiar? Heart U may not be about eliminating obesity, but it sticks to the same values as the Let's Move! campaign! Maybe through living healthy lifestyles, we can eliminate BOTH obesity and heart disease!

Click Here to view the official Let's Move! website.

XOXO,

Sarah

CPR and AED Workshop!

Have you heard?! The Rogers Memorial Library is holding a CPR and AED instructional course for parents and caregivers on Saturday, April 28, from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm! If you live in the Southampton or Tuckahoe school districts, call the Rogers Memorial Library at 631-283-0774, or stop by the library to find out how you can join in on this workshop!

XOXO,

Sarah

Safe Routes to Schools Video Update

As you may know, I have been asked to make a video to show to Senator Schumer in March about Safe Routes to Schools funding. Im happy to say that, with the help of my mom and sister, all the filming is finished and the video is currently being edited! When the video is done, I will be posting it here, as well as on the Heart U Facebook page! Stay tuned!

XOXO,

Sarah