The nonprofit works to make competitive cheer more affordable with cheaper costs and scholarships.
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s cheer competition season, and one Round Rock team that spends its time helping others now needs your help getting to nationals.
“We’re hoping that each girl is able to get their flight, their hotel and Disney tickets and all of the event fun paid for,” CEO Martha Gross said.
Gross started the nonprofit program to help make the historically expensive sport more affordable.
“Uniforms at an all-star level can range anywhere between $500 to $600 for all that sparkling glam,” Gross said. “It has a high price tag. The community needs something where all girls in the community could feel welcome.”
Gross said she made sure her program cost half the price while offering scholarships. The program is more than practicing three days a week. The athletes also do community work, like …