our story
Hi! My name is BreeAnna (That's me! I loved cheering for the Bearcats!) I founded CHEER SQUAD to help kids access activities when cost is a barrier. Why?
In 9th grade, after weeks of practice & auditions, I was over the moon to find out I’d made the cheer squad, but even now (many years later!) I can remember how fast that joy was replaced by a pit in my stomach when I learned how much cheer was going to cost. Instead of celebrating, I was scared of losing my spot on the squad if I couldn’t pay for uniforms, camp, etc.
What happened? People showed up. A coach helped with cheer fees. A local business sponsored my trip to camp. They encouraged me and opened doors to opportunities that enriched my life. In 2025, CHEER SQUAD was founded in the spirit of that generosity.
Research consistently shows there are countless benefits for kids when they can join in but the reality is, kids are still missing out on activities because of cost. We're here to help with that, but more importantly, we're here to cheer kids on!
"We're encouraged by the generosity of organizations like CHEER SQUAD. They make experiences possible & open doors of opportunity that may otherwise be closed."
Pamela Farrie, Lead School Social Worker
