Legacy Christian Academy physical education teacher Charlee Schwenk, against the wall toward the left of the photo, is shot with Silly String by students Tuesday, April 16, at the Geneva Center outside Rochester due to them raising more than $4,000 for the American Heart Association.

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By Leah Sander
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ROCHESTER — Legacy Christian Academy physical education teacher Charlee Schwenk was taped to a wall and shot with Silly String Tuesday, April 16.

However, it was due to a good cause: LCA elementary school students raising funds for the American Heart Association.

Thirty-four students at the private school at the Geneva Center, located outside Rochester, raised $4,264 through participating in Jump Rope for Heart.

Due to the amount raised, Schwenk agreed to get covered with Silly String, and LCA Principal Samantha Towne kissed a pig.

In March, Schwenk had the kids jump rope and play games at Whippoorwill Community Church for Jump Rope for Heart. Kids then had people donate to the AHA.

Students and families also participated in the AHA’s Finn’s Mission whereby they learned about CPR and more.

Harrison Brown raised the most money for the AHA, $689, with Zayden Hedington coming in second with $506. Brown now gets to name the area where students exercise whatever he wants for a year, said Schwenk.

Three students also won stuffed avocados for participating in Finn’s Mission.

“It was a big success, so we appreciate all the families (fundraising),” said Towne. “I’m just grateful for Mrs. Schwenk and for what she brings to the school and the PE program.”

“Every little bit helps the American Heart Association, but this is the first year that the school did it, and the families really rallied behind everyone, and it was amazing,” said AHA Development Director for School Engagement Stephanie Rosenberg. “Our whole goal is to just create as many lifesavers as we can in our community.”