Be Kind: Long Island student inspiring others to exercise, raise money for American Heart Association

One million meters - or 621 miles - that is the distance a Long Island high school senior wants others to row, walk and run along with him this month to raise money for the America

MINEOLA, Long Island (WABC) -- One million meters - or 621 miles - that is the distance a Long Island high school senior wants others to row, walk and run along with him this month to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Noah Marotta is a top rower at Chaminade High School in Mineola.
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In recognition of American Heart Month, he hopes to inspire others to also adopt healthy heart habits through exercise.

The goal is very personal for him - both his grandfathers underwent heart surgery.

Marotta is a little more than halfway to his goal of raising $10,000 for the American Heart Association.

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Be Kind: Long Island student inspiring others to raise money for American Heart Association