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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School students showed their support of the ‘Red Out’ at the Cardinals versus Struthers Wildcats football game on Sept. 22
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior and Red Out leader Sydney Lewis raised $6,000 for the American Heart Association by selling ‘One Life, One Heart, No Excuses’ T-shirts, which she designed for this year’s event on Sept. 22.
By ABBY SLANKER
It was a sea of red at Bob Dove Field as the Canfield Cardinals hosted the Struthers Wildcats on Sept. 22.
The ‘Red Out’ was part of Canfield High School’s spirit week to raise awareness about heart health and dollars to fund lifesaving research for the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The school sold red T-shirts for $10 each to students, faculty and community members to wear at the game.
“This is a really fun way for everyone in the school and the community to create a visual statement that supports a great cause,” said Canfield senior and Red Out leader Sydney Lewis. Lewis also designed the “One Life, One Heart, No Excuses” T-shirts for this year’s event.
Students have already raised more than $6,000, and shirt sales continued at Canfield High School through the football game.
In the spirit of friendly competition, Struthers students also took part in the project. The students sold white versions of the same T-shirts for $10 at their school to wear at the game.
“It’s really amazing to see these kids from different schools come together for a common cause, even while they’re playing against each other,” said Tracy Behnke, youth market director for the Youngstown American Heart Association. “It’s a testament to how much they care about their health, that of others and their community.”
Lewis also serves as the spirit coordinator for Canfield High School.
“This project was so much fun. I had a really good time organizing it and raising money for the American Heart Association. It gave our students the chance to support a great cause while showing their school spirit,” Lewis said.