How to Coordinate a HFH Event

Allow adequate time to organize your event.
Start six to eight weeks before your event.
Promote the educational value of the event.
Educate students about heart disease and stroke, risk factors and how to live a more heart healthy life.
Select a date and location.
Events can be held whenever you choose – before school, after school, or a weekend. Check for conflicting events and fundraisers when planning.
Choose a format for your event.
Pick something your students will enjoy, or get creative and design something unique to your school.
Display thank-you gifts.
Making thank-you gifts visible increases interest and promotes fund raising.
Promote the event to participants.
Use flyers, posters, school announcements, whatever gets your school and community involved. Involve a student group or club.
Set a deadline to collect donations.
One week before the event, plan to take up collection envelopes – it may take a few days for everyone to turn theirs in.
Thank all participants.
After your event, thank all students, administrators, and volunteers - distribute thank-you gifts.
Complete an event evaluation after the event.
Let us know what you think! Your feedback will help us.

Note: Be aware of your state athletic regulatory agency's rulings on some activities.