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Tuesday was the San Diego Union-Tribune’s annual “Kids’ NewsDay.” The annual event is a fundraiser organized by the San Diego Union-Tribune for Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. Local celebrities, including members of the San Diego Chargers and and Charger Girls, took to the streets to sell special $1 editions of the paper, which included articles about the hospital’s major advances and successes over the last year. This was the 22nd annual Kids NewsDay.
On October 16th, the squad had the honor of meeting Kyle Pepin, who’s request of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA and RI was to meet the Patriots Cheerleaders. The ladies then had the privilege of sharing the player tunnel with amazing breast cancer survivors.
To make the day even better, as October is recognized by the NFL as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the cheerleaders were wearing pink jerseys, pink wrist bands and proudly holding pink poms. Twelve amazing breast cancer survivors would be sharing the player tunnel with the squad for team introductions! As soon as the cheerleaders headed outside, they introduced themselves to the women and one gentleman who would be joining them, shared one of their poms and led them all the way to the 30 yard line to the cheers of supportive fans. For anyone who’s ever had the privilege of being on the field for a game, you’ll probably agree when I say that other than scoring a needed touchdown or winning a game, there’s no part of the game that’s more exciting than player intro’s. I’m thrilled that the survivors were able to participate in of the best parts of the game. So back to the unity circle… not only did we remember to be thankful for being a part of game day and for our fans, on October 16th, the Patriots Cheerleaders were reminded to be thankful for their health, for having the opportunity to meet Kyle and the amazing breast cancer survivors, and maybe most of all, to appreciate that on that day, they all made a difference in someone else’s life. It doesn’t get any better than that. Cheers!
Laura Kelley The Denver Broncos cheerleaders traded in their pom poms for racing helmets Friday night as they kicked off their 2012 Calendar Release with a little friendly competition. The lovely ladies met up with their fans at The Track at Centennial for a little go-kart racing. Hundreds of people showed up to the event, which raised money for the Keeping Kids on Track Program. Money raised goes to help at-risk youth who are members of the Tennyson Center for Children and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Before gearing up to hit the track, the beauties spent some time with their fans putting their Jane Hancocks on that steamy 2012 calendar (and yes, we even snagged one to put up in our Metromix office because You know, for the kids). Overall, it was a successful night with the ladies giving the pros a run for their money on the track (if you think these girls can throw a mean high kick on the field you should see them going 60 mph around the track). If you missed the event, you didn’t miss out on the new calendar. Just head over to the Broncos Cheerleaders website to order a copy and to find out more about each and every one of the of the ladies giving the Broncos their spirit this season.
By Talia Malik
The show benefits the Miami Dolphins Foundation
The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders’ 3rd Annual Race to Keep Kids on Track and 2012 Calendar Release Party to benefit Tennyson Center for Children August 19th, 2011 The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders will host their 2012 Calendar Release Party and 3rd Annual Race to Keep Kids on Track and this year, Tennyson Center has been chosen as a beneficiary! The fundraising event will feature the highly anticipated unveiling of the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders 2012 Calendar, autograph and photo opportunities, and a chance to interact with all 26 cheerleaders as they race in go-karts at speeds of 60mph! Funds raised through ticket sales will benefit abused and disadvantaged kids. All admission tickets include a 2012 DBC Calendar, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, complimentary beer and cocktails. The event is open to the public; racers must be at least 18. The event was created to bring Broncos fans together in a fun event to support the critical needs of at-risk youth within our community. 100% proceeds benefit at-risk youth from the Denver Metro area through Tennyson Center for Children and Boys & Girls Clubs. Tickets and more information available at www.keepingkidsontrack.org or at http://www.facebook.com/#!/keepingkidsontrack
A new, year-long community initiative for the Buccaneers Cheerleaders began on Wednesday with a visit to Busch Gardens with young friends from The Centre for Girls and Hope Children’s Home
The commitment, of course, is necessary to keep up with the countless practices, rehearsals, obligations and team events that comprise the job of a cheerleader. The main reward is just as obvious: Performing in front of tens of thousands of fans every game day. Sometimes, however, the rewards come in smaller packages…and seem all the more meaningful because of it. Such was the case this week, when a very caring group of Buccaneers cheerleaders made a difference in the lives of more than 20 young women in search of guidance and support. On Wednesday, 15 members of the Buccaneer squad visited Busch Gardens in Tampa with groups from The Centre for Girls and Hope Children’s Home for a fun day of entertainment and education. The event kicked off a year-long commitment by the team to support the two charities, a new initiative aimed at developing strong relationships between the cheerleaders and community agencies in Tampa Bay. “Today is actually the first day that the cheerleaders are hanging out with the girls, and you can tell immediately that they’re lighting up and that they’re just really excited to have these women helping them and being there with them,” said Linzy Wilson, director of development and community relations for The Centre. “And the fact that this isn’t just one day, but that they’re going to be volunteering every month with the girls, I can tell it really means a lot to them. They’re all really excited about the opportunity.” There are five captains on the Buccaneers Cheerleaders squad, and this offseason each captain selected a charity on which the cheerleaders could focus their community service. The Centre and Hope Children’s Home were two of the nonprofits that were chosen, and both are unique groups that could benefit from the cheerleaders’ efforts. “I think it shows a lot for the cheerleaders that they’re getting out in the community and they’re doing a lot to help these girls,” said Wilson. “Quite a few of [the girls] are at risk, and at that 10-to-18-year-old age group where they’re right in that transition to adulthood, so to have these older women to look up to is great.” The Centre for Girls is a program within The Centre, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling, employment preparation, substance abuse treatment, and summer programs for at-risk girls. Since 1968, Hope Children’s Home has rescued nearly 5,000 children between the ages of two and 18 who have suffered from abuse and neglect. The charity provides guidance and support to help them reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring members of society. “The girls seem really excited to be hanging out with us,” said Holly Sellers, a fifth-year cheerleader and one of the team captains. “We know we are really kind of role models to them, so for us to be able to come out and be a good role model and be able to remind them that it’s important to stay in school, it’s important to stay healthy, while we’re doing fun stuff, it’s a great thing.” On Wednesday, the girls from the two agencies were able to have fun and learn a few things about nature at the same time. The first mode of learning, a safari ride throughout the park’s Serengeti Plain, included lions, rhinos, zebras and a variety of wildlife found only in Africa. The most memorable portion of the trek involved an up-close-and-personal encounter with giraffes, where the group discovered firsthand that the tall animal’s favorite, and often only food, is lettuce. “That was cool,” said 14-year-old Hannah Lowe. “I’ve never fed a giraffe, so it was a really cool experience.” Next, the girls took part in a forensic lesson on evidence and DNA as part of the Animal Detective Agency. There, they were given the task of solving a faux crime by analyzing clues left by animals throughout the park. The eventual culprit: a lemur, the rare primate found only on the island of Madagascar, who showed off its exotic colors for the group with the help of an experienced staff attendant. “To be outside with the animals and be with a bunch of people and your friends is a fun way of learning,” added Lowe. “Very fun, very interactive, very up-close. You just get to see a lot of stuff that you typically don’t get to do.” The group also stopped by the Egypt habitat, where they saw one of the park’s newest animals, a cheetah, dash up and down a dirt path at blistering speed. Of course, a trip to a theme park wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity to enjoy a few of the attractions. Following lunch, the cheerleaders and girls set out on a mission to tackle some of the park’s fiercest rides. The group enjoyed Kumba, Phoenix and the popular SheiKra roller coaster, which boast hair-raising 90-degree drops. SheiKra had the visitors screaming, but there were plenty of smiles to be seen, as well. “I almost freaked when they picked me to go, because this is the first time hanging out with the Buccaneers cheerleaders,” said Francheska Gonzalez, a participant from The Centre for Girls. “This was a big deal for me and my dad. My dad started freaking out and asking me all different questions, and said, ‘You better get a picture with one of them.’ They’re just like normal people, like you and me. I’m going to tell my dad everything, every step that I took. I will tell him that I took pictures, got all of their autographs – it was a blast.” Every year, the Buccaneers cheerleaders make hundreds of appearances for nonprofit organizations locally, nationally and abroad. The 34-member squad, which includes athletes, businesswomen and full-time college students, regularly volunteers throughout the Bay area to promote the Buccaneers and give back to the community. The cheerleaders’ outreach efforts include hosting cheer clinics, performing for our nation’s armed forces and appearing at team community relations events throughout the year. Wednesday’s event proved memorable for both parties involved. “We all love going out there and performing in front of people, but this is the main reason why we do this,” said rookie cheerleader Kasey Harrington. “It’s a good experience and it’s nice to know that we’re really interacting with these girls and getting to know them, and hopefully making some kind of positive impact in their lives. “When you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers, you don’t want to just think about the football team and the NFL. You want to think that these people are really coming into our community and making a difference.” Glamour.com They’re kicking off their cowgirl boots for one day to help raise awareness of the need for shoes around the world, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are hoping you’ll do the same.
As part of TOMS 4th Annual “One Day Without Shoes” program, the charity company with a “one for one” model (for every pair your purchase, they give a pair to a child in need) is teaming up with the lovely lasses from the Cowboys to encourage one day of barefoot living to prove how great the need is for shoes in impoverished countries. They’re inviting anyone who’s interested to come to Cowboys stadium on Tuesday night and join them in a lap around the premises without shoes to help raise awareness for the cause. Here’s the info on where and when: Cowboys Stadium Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
 
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island had phoned several weeks before stating that a young boy, Kyle Pepin, had chosen his wish, and that it was to meet all of the Patriots Cheerleaders! The ladies couldn’t have been more honored or excited! He was the cheerleaders’ number one fan and we instantly became his. After introducing themselves to Kyle one by one, the cheerleaders presented him with a personalized jersey, hat and a fun gift bag. I think Kyle’s favorite part was the photo op! His smile was bigger than the cheerleaders’. After meeting the squad he watched the game from his own viewing room at the stadium with his family and two cheerleaders. Kyle had a great day and the cheerleaders enjoyed every minute spent with him!
It takes a full-time commitment to be a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader, but the rewards can be enormous.