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Panther Cheer athletes, families and friends raised over $3,600 last weekend for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada at its annual fundraiser Light the Night.
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Panther Cheer a community leader
By Don Fennell
Published 10:57 PDT, Wed October 25, 2017
Through its cheerleading, tumbling, ninja and
trampoline classes, Panther Cheer Athletics is renowned for advancing the
fitness of some 300 local athletes.
But equally impressive is the character
development that is embodied in the programs.
Panther Cheer co-founders Stephanie Kennedy
and Dawn Silver have always promoted the importance of giving back,
particularly in the community. So it’s not surprising that club athletes
participate in a number of such events throughout the year.
Last weekend, athletes, family and friends
joined forces to raise money through their participation in support of the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s annual fundraiser Light the Night.
Held every fall to help raise funds and
awareness for this and other blood cancers, the event is particularly close to
the Panther Cheer family as both Silver and athlete Shaelyn Martin are leukemia
survivors.
“We are so very proud of our families and
friends who were able to raise an amazing $3,670,” said Kennedy. “We know there
are many, many families in our program who have been affected by these
diseases, so to be able to contribute and give to such a worthy cause is truly
heart-warming.”
Every year, Panther Cheer organizes various
philanthropic events to give their athletes, parents, families and friends of
the club an opportunity to showcase their love and appreciation for their
community, said Kennedy.
Up next, in November, two teams will work
alongside the Richmond Food Bank and the FIRST church / shelter program in
Vancouver.
These athletes will collect items and food
for our local community, and gain valuable insight and experience volunteering
at a shelter that provides a hot meal to those most vulnerable, Kennedy
explained.
Panther Cheer will kick off the new year by
hosting its first of what is hoped to be an annual Panther Pride 5K walk in January
to raise money for RAPS, another society close to the hearts of Panther Cheer
members.
“Many of our families have adopted their
furry family members through this organization,” said Kennedy. “In addition, we
will be hosting our annual blood drive, as Canadian Blood Banks are in constant
need of donations.”
In February, the club will again host It
Starts with a Heart, an annual event in which the youngest Panther Cheer
athletes deliver hand-made Valentines cards to the elderly
Finally, Panther Cheer’s philanthropic
efforts will conclude in April with its Garden Clean Up. Athletes will help out
at the Steveston Community Garden.
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