GREENE — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is proud to honor a Greene Intermediate School fifth-grader for her fundraising work with Jump Rope For Heart.

Savannah Nowalk raised more than $1,500 this year, smashing her own record from previous years. This is Savannah’s third year being honored as the school’s top fundraiser. Over three years, Savannah raised more than $3,700. Savannah raises money in honor of several family members, including her Great Aunt Doris and her Grandma Nowalk.

Savannah’s aunt, Deborah Nowalk, is a stroke survivor and the Inspirational Honoree for the Southern Tier Heart Walk this year. The Heart Walk will be held this Sunday, April 8th.

School officials announced Savannah as the top fundraiser at Greene Intermediate School during an assembly Friday morning. Savannah says it’s important to be part of Jump Rope For Heart because not everyone can do what she does, so she wants to help them. Also during the assembly, other students shared why they take part in Jump Rope For Heart and why heart health is important to them.