Sawyer Fisher
The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fifth grader at Red Bank Elementary to serve as a volunteer local Youth Heart Ambassador for the 2024-2025 school year. Nine-year-old Sawyer Fisher of Chattanooga will work closely with the American Heart Association’s in-school programs, Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge to inspire peers to adopt healthier habits for improved mental and physical well-being.
The American Heart Association accepted nominations nationwide from young people who have been affected by heart disease or stroke.
Youth with a personal diagnosis, a family history of cardiovascular disease or a passion for leading a heart-healthy life were encouraged to apply for the Youth Heart Ambassador role. Ms. Sawyer works out daily, participates in dance and track and eats healthy. She is looking forward to making an impact by helping other kids to live a healthy lifestyle.
"I'm excited to share the message about living a heart healthy lifestyle because when you have a healthy heart, you can live a healthy life,” Ms. said Sawyer
"The Youth Heart Ambassadors serve a one-year commitment as a volunteer of the American Heart Association, assisting the organization to be a relentless force for healthier lives for all. The position gives youth a voice to encourage, advocate and emphasize the need to raise critical funding in their local community as they share the impact cardiovascular disease has had on their life," officials said.
“It’s exciting to see one of our student leaders share their voice to help others live heart healthy,” said Lindsey Hagan, principal at Red Bank Elementary. “Sawyer has an incredible positive energy, and we are excited to see the impact she will make in our local schools and in schools across the country”.
Officials said, "The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are dynamic service-learning fundraising programs that teach students how to improve their overall health while making a positive impact on others. Through engaging curriculums and interactive challenges, students get active, have fun, and raise essential funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being and more. These efforts support the American Heart Association’s mission to create a world of longer, healthier lives."
Schools interested in participating in either Kids Heart Challenge or American Heart Challenge can register now for the 2024-2025 school year. More information about the Youth Heart Ambassadors can be found at, heart.org/youthambassadors.