Here it is only June, school just let out and the LHS cheerleaders are already hard at work in the gym and also in their community. Since school has let out, the LHS JV and Varsity cheerleaders have participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Sunday June 8th for Special Olympics and also hosted over 110 young cheerleaders for a one day “Future Cats” camp.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects have two goals: to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised nearly $28 million over 27 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their accomplishments.
During Future Cats, the LHS cheerleaders spend several hours with young children from Pre-K to 8th grade teaching them cheers, dances and basic stunting – All while having a great time!! As a finale, the group of summer Future Cats get to walk in the Libertyville Days Parade. The LHS cheerleaders run Future Cats at the beginning of summer and also after competition season in mid to late February. See the lhswildcats.org/cheerleading site for upcoming events
