“Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.”
CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: AIVREE AMBURGEY
The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.
Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.
CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
Hi! My name is Aivree and this is my story. In July of 2012 I started feeling bad and went to the doctor, After several visits and a trip to Texas Children’s I was diagnosed with Henoch Schonelin Purpura. It’s not genetic or contagious. It causes/can cause multiple issues like fevers, being sick to your stomach, severe joint swelling and pain, hypertension, renal failure and it cause your capillaries to burst and bleed out under your skin.
I was in a wheel chair on days I couldn’t walk. I had to wear house shoes for months due to swelling in my feet. I missed school due to fevers and missed Halloween while being tested for intussusception of the intestines. I had these issues off and on for 18 months.
Starting Cheer helped me strengthen my body again. But it really strengthened my mind. I started thinking more positively. I had goals in cheer I wanted to achieve that I had to work hard for.
Cheer gave me a purpose and a desire to push myself to get stronger and better.
My team and coaches gave me the encouragement to become better than I ever thought I could. Then this past year I found CHEERFIT and it has just enhanced it all. With monthly meetings and workouts that target certain areas, I have continued to grow and achieve more goals. I fell in love with this sport that gave me my life back and with CHEERFIT on my side nothing is impossible!
– CHEERFIT Ambassador Aivree Amburgey
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT?
I am an ambassador with Love Em With Kindness which encourages us to volunteer within our community as well as bring awareness to organizations through participation in fundraisers and volunteering.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
My cheer team has won several Regional and National titles this season alone. We were most recently 4th place at D2 Summit at ESPN Wide World of Sports. I have received Outstanding Athlete, Most Spirited (2x) and MVC at our Cheer awards banquet. I am an A/B student in school and I am in the honors program. I made the 7th grade cheer squad for my school for next year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
The encouragement it gives you to always keep pushing. To always try and be the best version of yourself.
HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?
Being an ambassador has helped me in numerous ways. It motivates me to push a little harder each day, and it boosts my confidence each time I complete a new workout or gain a new skill.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHERS WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
DO IT! You become more than an ambassador with CHEERFIT. You become part of their family and they are so positive and supportive! It’s amazing and a blessing to be a part of.
WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?
OneX50 hairspray
KT Tape
Water and snacks
FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:
Anything with a good beat, but I love Michael Jackson.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?
Swimming laps
FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
“Be humble in your confidence yet contagious in your character.”
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I’m 12 years old. I’m a model for Daisy’s Bowtique. I train roughly 15 hours a week for cheer. I’m starting my 5th season at Texas Cheer and I am a level 3.
. . .Just a thank you to CHEERFIT for always being a bright light of encouragement for all to see!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story Aivree! Your story is so inspiring and we are happy to hear that despite your setbacks, you came out even stronger through your passion of cheer and fitness! We know you will continue to accomplish great things as a CHEERFIT ambassador and we look forward to following your journey!
Always stay #CHEERFITSTRONG!
Stay FIT <3,
your CHEERFIT team
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