Marquette General Health System - Press Release
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July 7, 2006

Ski and Snowshoe for Young Hearts distributes funds to Marquette County schools

The Annual Ski and Snowshoe for Young Hearts, held annually in February by the Marquette General Heart Institute, had a new component this year. Schools whose students participated in the event received cash back for the purchase of PE equipment.

Cardiac Rehab Nurse and event organizer Julie Higbie, left, presents checks to Barbara Buchkoe, physical education instructor at Gwinn Elementary School, and Toni Hanz, student at Gwinn Middle School. Negaunee Middle School, Father Marquette, and Marquette Senior High School also received funds for the purchase of PE equipment. A total of $600 was divided up among the five schools based on funds raised by each school.

Young Hearts

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