Virtual Challenge 4ourHearts

My name is Anisha Anand and I’m a senior at Hillsborough High School. Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved being active and healthy, inspiring my early involvement in many activities and sports. I’ve been dancing for about twelve years now and have participated in numerous sports such as soccer, basketball, track and field, karate, and swimming. Though I’m not active in these sports anymore, I find time to include exercise into my daily routine by hiking, walking, biking, or using an elliptical. I’m also an assistant dance teacher. Along with eating healthy, these activities have kept me motivated and fit. 

 

 A few years ago, I lost my grandfather to heart complications. Too many people are lost to heart disease and failure, and it’s important to remain active and healthy in order to prevent these cardiovascular diseases, even in younger years. By being a youth ambassador, I hope to spread awareness for heart health to my peers and advocate for its benefits, those which can prevent what happened to my grandfather and what continues to happen to many others.