9 year old Richmond girl raises money for Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of her father

Mornings with Simi

English - March 21, 2019 18:45 - 7 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Mitchell elementary is the top online fundraiser in B.C. for Jump Rope for Heart thanks to a Grade 4 student who lost her father to heart disease. Kayla Riar was inspired to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s school-focused program that raises awareness about healthy eating and active lifestyles after her dad passed away last year from coronary artery disease.

Kayla joins us in studio to discuss being the top fundraiser in Canada for the Heart & Stroke Foundation through the Jump Rope for Heart program. We are also joined by her mom, Anita, and Sasha Sa, the community coordinator with the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Guest: Kayla Riar

Grade 4 student at Mitchell elementary school in Richmond

Currently fundraising for the Heart & Stroke Foundation though the Jump Rope for Heart

Guest: Anita Riar

Kayla’s mom

Guest: Sasha Sa

Community coordinator with the Heart & Stroke Foundation