Cheer. It’s a word we hear all the time. We use it to support and encourage teams, family and friends, and so many different participants of all the activities we love.

Cheer. It’s also a word we use to describe the feeling of joy.

And just as their name is written, cheerleaders are here to help people discover joy and spirit within themselves, and then radiate that light upon the world.

Tucked into a quiet corner of South Jordan, Utah, is a cheer gym called Fusion All-Stars, designed to foster a deep sense of community and camaraderie among its athletes, teach valuable life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and leadership, and create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Among these amazing humans is a special group of adaptive athletes called Fusion Rampage, focused on breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and showcasing that everyone, regardless of ability, can be cheerleaders.

Ranging in ages 7-38 years old, not only do they lift each other up physically, they lift each other up emotionally and truly provide the most vital form of cheer. Not only do they use their strength and coordination to physically boost each other’s bodies into the air, they boost their self-confidence, sense of belonging and promote equality and empowerment for all individuals, everywhere, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.

On the mat and off, these athletes’ journeys are built on unwavering perseverance. From Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, FTT, brain tumors, blindness, heart, kidney, and digestive defects, to battling cancers, mental health conditions, being adopted out of abusive homes and orphanages, and beyond- this beautiful team of athletes come together to inspire us all to embrace our own challenges with courage and to never underestimate the strength that lies within us.

Under the direction and compassion of their very devoted coach, Lauren Bolland, and after many months and hours of practice, their routine really began to take form. Coach Lauren decided to make a video of the teams most recent competition and send it off to see if these athletes could get their shot at performing at the The Cheerleading Worlds Championship in Orlando, Florida. With most of the team working together for the past 5 years to accomplish this goal, Lauren felt it was worth a try.

On March 14th, 2024, Lauren got the call- Fusion Rampage WON and was selected as one of 5 teams in the nation to represent adaptive cheerleaders across the globe!

NOW- we need your support to make it possible for our team to attend Worlds. We are a team of 15 adaptive athletes along with 3 supportive coaches and we must raise $30,000 over the next 4 weeks to ensure each of our teammates can safely get to Orlando and compete. We have members who live in group homes, families who tackle medical costs for specialized treatments, therapies, medications, medical equipment, educational support, specialized schooling, home modifications, transportation costs and much more. These financial challenges are substantial, requiring our families to carefully budget and seek out resources and support to ensure their athletes receive the necessary care and services they need to live, each day. They simply can’t afford to send their athletes to this deserving and honorable event without your support.

Can we count on you to help make our dream of competing at the The Cheerleading Worlds Championship come true?

SUPPORT OUR ADAPTIVE CHEER TEAM!!

By Utah Cheer Abilities

SUPPORT OUR ADAPTIVE CHEER TEAM!!

Utah Cheer Abilities Fusion Rampage Needs Your Support To Get To The World Championship and Represent Adaptive Cheerleaders Nationwide!