“It’s not about being the best, it’s about being better than you were yesterday.“
CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: AMELIA PILATSKY
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?
I started cheering late. I had just turned 9 and had tried several traditional sports, dance, and a little gymnastics. It was in gymnastics that I discovered my love of tumbling. That led me to cheer.
Being fit helps me to be the best I can be because it keeps me strong and strong is healthy.
Being fit is important to me because my dad has MS and seeing how he fights through challenges everyday encourages me to be stronger and healthier to help him.
I’ve only been cheering for 2 full years and am thankful for my coaches and team mates that push me and encourage me every day.
– CHEERFIT Ambassador Amelia Pilatsky
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?
I am involved in the Miss America Star Princess mentoring program. This program pairs up young girls with local title holders, within the Miss America organization who mentor them in Community Service. Alongside my mentors I have raised money for Alzheimers Awareness, Meals on Wheels, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and my personal favorite Pediatric Cancer patients. I was lucky enough to be paired with a contestant that went on to be Miss NY and I traveled, with my mom and sister to see her compete on the Miss America Stage.
My family is also very active in raising money for the National MS Society and walking with our team in the MS Walk each year. I try to inspire others through my good work and always encourage people to be the very best version of themselves! An original is worth more than a coy.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
My accomplishments in cheer are that I started at 9 on a Level one Jr team and by me second year I was part of a level 3 Sr team. I also got my punch front on my very first try!
My personal accomplishments are ones relating to my community service. The past two summers I took part in the “Million Books for Hope” summer reading challenge. People sponsored me to read over the summer and the money raised went to a Pediatric Cancer research group. I have raised over $600 each year!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
I look forward to connecting with the other athletes, reading their stories, and working together to encourage and motivate each other and others.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
This is a great opportunity to connect with other athletes who you share similar goals with. It is a group filled with positivity and encouragement!
WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?
– A stuffed dog
– Water
– Extra socks/bow
FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:
Any dance music
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?
Crunches
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
I absolutely love cheer and I am often at the gym 5 days a week! My mom and sister Lauren are my two biggest supporters (it’s hard for my dad to get around at competitions). In the 2016/2017 season my team competed in the D2 Summit, earning our bid in our very first competition!
Other fun facts:
I’ve met 2 Miss Americas (yes I have pictures!)
Me and my mom baked 23 dozen cupcakes in a weekend to raise money for CMN Hospital
I was part of PSA for the #morethan4 campaign to raise awareness about the lack of funding for Pediatric Cancer patients
Thank you so much for sharing your story Amelia! We love how involved in your community you are outside of cheerleading and really hope you continue to impact the world with your hard work and kind efforts! We are thrilled to have you in the CHEERFIT family and look forward to your journey with us!
#CHEERFITSTRONG
Stay FIT <3,
your CHEERFIT team
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