New Cheer for Life Recipients!!

Cheer New York is proud to announce our TWO newest recipients of monies from our Cheer for Life Fund! By an outstanding show of support through our democratic process, the members of Cheer New York selected the following organizations.

Submitted by Miss Blogerette herself, Kelsey M., because of her active involvement in the organization, The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Secondly, the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation sponsors Camp TLC for teenagers living with HIV. The past two summers member Tiffany G. has volunteered and seen firsthand the positive impact that this one-week camp has had. The campers can be open about their diagnosis and meet others similar to them. It provides an opportunity for them to build social support.

Please help us support these organizations by donating on our
website or coming to one of our fundraising events in the next four months and donating there.

Why I Love Cheer New York...

Cheerleader of the Year winners from left Kelsey (2005), Matt (2006), and Mike (2007).

Happy Birthday Kelsey!

Today is our Wonderful Kelsey's birthday!

At Cheer New York we are all blessed that on this date (a long time ago) Kelsey was brought in the world to touch and warm everyone's lives! Kelsey is an amazing woman and has contributed so much to Cheer New York over the years. She has gone from being an outstanding member, to Captain, and now as a lifetime member she is in charge of various concrete staples of CNY (i.e. Cheer NY Blog, Barnes & Noble fundraiser)!

So as we are all grateful for this wonderful day, send Kelsey some BIG BIRTHDAY LOVIN'

Happy birthday Kelsey... We Love you!

(Heather, Kelsey and Tonika from left to right)

Cheerleaders+Hole in the Wall=Genius!!

On September 7th the new game show titled "Hole in the Wall" premiered on Fox. Did you watch it? Did you also feel like something was missing? Possibly a cheerleader or two?

As obvious as it may be to some that cheerleaders and a contest testing your ability to contort into strange and unusual shapes go hand in hand, the few Cheer NYers that tried out for the new Fox show didn't make it. Yes, you may booo and hiss now.

Hummmm....maybe there is such a thing as too bendy. :)

And the Spirit Stick Goes to.....

June has always been a special month for Cheer New York. Though the team performs at events ranging from the AIDS Walk to providing entertainment for a Glamour magazine party, its roots will always lie in LGTB events. So the recipient of the June Spirit Stick has to really work hard to represent the team during Pride month.

And the winner of the June Spirit Stick is.........Kelsey M (pictured between captains Tonika and & Manny)! Kelsey has been a part of CNY for almost four years. She was Cheerleader of the Year in 2005 and captain for the 2006-07 season. After Manny and Tonika announced the winner, Kelsey replied "It is such a joy to be a part of this team. You all are my family."

Congratulations Kelsey! Now give us the dirt.

Name/Nicknames: Kelsey, Kelseytrain (because I'm part train), Kels & Kelsaur (because I'm part dinosaur)
Hometown: Durango, Colorado
Occupation: Media Planner for Wal-Mart
When did you join CNY: November 2004
Previous cheer experience: Cheered for 4 years in high school, coached for one year and have been on CNY for approaching 4 years (!!!!).
Favorite stunt: As a base: basket tosses, as a flyer: Scorpion
Favorite CNY moment: Opening ceremonies at Gay Games 2006. I was standing on Soldier Field in Chicago with hundreds of fellow PCA (Pride Cheerleading Association) teams dressed in white from head to toe. We finished our dance routine, looked around at each other and just began to yell and hug and cry and....rejoice the amazing event we were all so lucky to be a part of. I get chills just thinking about it.
Interesting fact about you: Usually being 25 and still a cheerleader is my interesting fact but in this case I guess my interesting fact is......I once jello wrestled to raise money for my high school wrestling team. Go Demons!

Brains and Bronze!!?

Yes you heard right, the news is true! Two of our very own CNYers Kelsey M. and Dan V. recently graduated from college and received their bachelor degrees.

Kelsey (on the right) got her Bachelor of Science in Media & Society (i.e Media Studies and Sociology) from the City University of New York. Coming from colorful Colorado, Kelsey has spent the last four years making New York her new home away from home. Kelsey is currently working as a media planner for the Wal-Mart print investment team.

Dan V. (on right) hails from Marlton, NJ. While cheering up a storm on CNY he was also working towards receiving his B.S. in Marketing from New York University's Stern School of Business. He is currently working as an assistant to a children's fashion designer.

Con(grad)ulations guys!!