Teacher Dean Rowland dons a rock ‘n roll wig for the “Jump Rope for Heart” event at Oliver Elementary School today. (Photo by Lyonel Doherty)

Oliver Elementary students took part in their annual “Jump Rope for Heart” today to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Students and teachers jumped rope for an hour this morning, not only for the cause but for their health.

All proceeds go to heart and stroke research.

Maanik-Singh Buttar has a blast jumping rope for a good cause. (Photo by Lyonel Doherty)

Payton Matthews jumps rope for the Heart and Stroke Foundation today. (Photo by Lyonel Doherty)