For those who do not know me, my name is Shaylee Ward. I am a 6^th grader at McMeans Junior High in Katy, TX. I have been participating in Jump Rope for Heart for the American Heart Association for 5 years. It wasn’t until 4 years ago that I really took special interest in raising money for the American Heart Association. I lost my daddy on February 25, 2004 to an undiagnosed heart disease. He was only 29 years old. My goal is to prevent anyone else from loosing their fathers, mothers, grandparents, aunt/uncles, and friends to heart disease.

I can not do this without you. You have helped me reach so many goals in the last two years. Last year alone I raised $5,500.00 for the American Heart Association. In the last 4 years I have raised close to $9,000.00. Can you help me with this year’s goal? My goal for 2008 is $10,000.00. I know it is a big goal but I believe I can do this. Can you imagine what the American Heart Association can do with $10,000.00? My ultimate goal is to raise the most money ever raised by an individual for the American Heart Association.

I know many of you have seen the stories on the news lately about young athletes loosing their lives unexpectedly to heart conditions. I want to prevent this from happening. I also have a 50% chance of developing the same disease that killed my daddy.

Last year I was lucky enough to have Fox News interview me regarding my fundraising efforts. If you would like to see the video please click the following link:

Houston Girl Sets Money-Raising Record for Heart Association http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3132198&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Jump Rope For Heart is a program at local schools that teaches kids to be active so they can keep their hearts healthy. I play many sports to stay healthy including competitive club soccer for Texas Premier in Katy, TX.

The link below will allow you to make an online donation. Many companies will match your donation. Click the link to see if your company will match your donation.

For as little as $25 you can make an online donation to a special website created by the American Heart Association. Not only will this money go towards research for Heart Disease (#1 killer in the world) but also Stroke (#3 Killer in the world).

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support American Heart Association - South Central Affiliate