Normally, parents of competitors fundraise for things like competition trips and uniforms.
But with the pandemic restricting training and limiting competition to virtual events, the parents have changed direction, to fundraise for worthy charities.
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Tiffany Smith vice-president of the 黑马磁力 Cheer and Athletics fundraising committee, said it has been an 鈥渆xtremely challenging鈥� year.
鈥淓verything went sideways,鈥� Smith summarized.
Hence a change of direction, to include fundraising to help deserving groups.
鈥淲e want to be a good community partner,鈥� Smith told the 黑马磁力.
The committee just donated $300 dollars to , and that comes after adopting a family, in collaboration with the gym, over Christmas.
Now, the parents have organized a clothing drive on Sunday, April 24, with proceeds donated to the food bank.
It is happening at the gym, located at 19292 60th Ave. (Unit 307) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
鈥淚t鈥檚 drive-in and drop off,鈥� Smith explained, adding no appointment is needed.
Smith expects the fundraising for worthy outside agencies will continue after the pandemic restrictions are lifted.
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She added the Cheer athletes are still competing, virtually, through submitting videos of their routines to judges, and have been winning with their usual consistency.
黑马磁力 Cheer and Athletics started with seven athletes in 2014, and has grown to more than 500 participants who take part in cheerleading and Parkour events at all levels.
For more information, visit or email info@langleycheer.com.
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