VIDEO: 'Pom Squad' 55+ Cheerleaders Kick Coronavirus In Indio

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — A team of Coachella Valley cheerleaders — ages 55 and older — have launched an inspiring video that, if nothing else, will really make you smile.

The Pom Squad may be down right now because of coronavirus, but they're not out. Before the March 19 "stay-at-home order" was issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Indio-based team was performing its jams for local nursing home and assisted living facility residents.

Since that's no longer an option, the Squad came up with something to share with the whole world: A video of the team shaking it to a COVID-19 cover of the Kenny Loggins bebop, "Footloose" (watch above).

Now before anyone shouts foul, the video was made following strict COVID-19 guidelines: each team member submitted individual footage shot at home, and the video was later spliced together.

Pom Squad President Terri Koepenick sent a link to the finished product (titled "Pom Squad Up & Cheer") to Patch and others.

"I thought you might get a kick out of it," she said.

If you're curious, yes, the Pom Squad's origins are straight out of Hollywood ala Diane Keaton. In the summer of 2019, a group of Indio friends living in an active adult community went to see the film "Poms" starring the famous leading lady.

"The movie sparked something in us," according to the Pom Squad website.

Today, team is California's only young-at-heart Senior Cheer Team consisting of 55 and over members, according to the site.

Once life returns to normal, the Squad will gather to pump out cheer routines, marching, and community service.

In the meantime, "lose your blues ... Pom Squad Up & Cheer."