Giving Back.....

Cheer Fusion is a fantastic all star cheer program out of Fredericksburg, VA. They have decided that it is not only important for the cheerleaders to be great on the cheer mat, but it is also important for them to think of others and give back as much as possible.When I asked them about all the work they had been doing, this is what they had to say. "We feel giving back is important because it teaches our athletes what's most important and that helping others makes a well rounded person and athlete. When our gym was destroyed by a tornado four years ago, the community and the all star world banded together to help us rebuild and they continue to support us. We wanted to do the same for others. We will never be able to say Thank You enough to those who helped save our program, but we hope by giving back to the community we can pay it forward." 

**Here is a list of the charity work they have done.

West Virginia Flood Victims
July 2016
A mom from Teal Crush (4.2) organized creating toiletry kits for those affected by the flooding. 

VCU Children's Hospital
August 2, 2016
One of our Senior 1 moms set up a performance and meet & greet with patients at VCU Children's hospital. Our athletes colored with patients, signed pictures and performed. We collected over 70 new books to give to the patients.

 

Stuff a Book Bag - Homeless Shelter
August 2016
Boosters organized stuffing book bags for school aged children in the local homeless shelter. We collected book bags, school supplies and other items. 

Louisiana Flood Victims
August 2016
Program Director Mandi Spina organized a care package creation station to give back to the all star cheer athletes affected by flooding in Louisiana. Supplies collected included t-shirts, bows, towel teddy bears, good luck notes, shoes, shorts. 

Upcoming:
Labor Day Picnic with the Homeless Shelter 

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 2016 
Athletes will go Gold in September to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer. We will also collect donations for the Fairy Godmother project. 

If you live close to Cheer Fusion, feel free to visit their website http://www.cheerfusionallstars.com/ and message them about how you can help with their upcoming efforts. If you are not in the Fredericksburg area, you can lrefer to Cheer4Today to find an all star gym in your area to help with. or send us a message and we will do our best to get you in contact with a local gym in your area. 

More Information about Cheer Fusion Listed Below:

Cheer Fusion is in its 11th season 

Owner - Connie Allen

Program Director/Coach - Mandi Spina

Tumbling Director/Coach - Stephen Young

Dance Director/Coach - Diana Hill

Lisa Avedician - Coach

Ashley Sullivan - Coach 

Madison Ritchey - Coach 

Rachael Sondrini - Tumbling Class Coach 

McKenzie Swinson - Junior Coach 

MyKenzie Bodekor - Junior Coach 

Courtney Fink - Junior Coach 

Kennedy Greene - Junior Coach