Champion Toolkit
THANK YOU for being the champion for District Heart Challenge for your campus! We are grateful for your help in raising awareness and funds to fight the #1 and #5 killers in the US, heart disease & stroke. Every donation for this year’s District Go Red shirt means more funding for research, education, and advocacy to help others live longer, healthier lives.
HOW TO MAKE DISTRICT HEART CHALLENGE A SUCCESS AT YOUR CAMPUS
1. KNOW KEY DATES & HOW TO DONATE
NOW: Text YOUR DISTRICT CODE to 71777 to donate for this year’s commemorative Go Red t-shirt.
JANUARY 26:
Final day to donate to receive shirt in time for District Wear Red Day.
FEBRUARY 17:
Shirts will be sent to admin office to distribute .
FEBRUARY 24:
Wear your commemorative Go Red shirt or wear RED
2. Announce at a staff meeting
Walk through texting YOUR DISTRICT CODE to 71777
Share this video with staff
Share district incentives
Share website link to leaderboard to spur on competition!
3. REmind, REmind, Remind!
Ask your principal to send out encouraging email to staff
Send reminders often. Include number of blood pressure checks, amount donated, t-shirt deadlines, etc.
Hang posters—be creative & have fun
4. Be your campus cheerleader!
Cheer your campus on throughout the year by checking the district leaderboard & celebrate by going RED at your school! Click here for ways to celebrate at your campus!