6th Annual Stella Bertz "Cheer-for-a-Cure"
February 20th at Genoa High School
December 16, 2009
The Stella Bertz Memorial Cheerleading Association, an organization created to memorialize Stella Bertz, today announced the upcoming Sixth Annual Cheer for a Cure Championship to be held Saturday, February 20, 2010.
The Stella Bertz Memorial Cheerleading Association will again host
their annual cheerleading competition with all collected donations
being distributed to three noteworthy causes. Fifteen percent of
the total profit will be donated directly to the American Cancer
Society; while a portion of the funds will be used to assist in the
purchase of new equipment for the Genoa Area School District’s
cheerleading squads. The remaining funds will be contributed to the
Stella Bertz Memorial Scholarship Fund.
This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, February 20th at the
Genoa Area High School in Genoa, Ohio. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m.
Squads from local schools, as well as various elite teams, come to
participate in this well known championship. Approximately 50
squads, ranging in age from Pee Wee to College, will compete for
the championship title. The day’s events will also include two
50/50 cash drawings. Cheer apparel, American Cancer Society
“ribbons”, and a variety of concessions will be available for
purchase.
Through the “Cheer for a Cure” Championship, the Stella Bertz
Memorial Cheerleading Association has been able to donate over
$25,500 to the American Cancer Society in the past five years
alone.
If you would like to make a contribution, need more information, or
would like to enter a team, please feel free to contact Maria
Maluchnik or Jen Bullock at (419) 345-0911.
About Stella Bertz
Bertz, an enthusiastic Genoa Comet supporter, coached cheerleading in the district for over ten years. She could be spotted at any Genoa sporting event, come rain or shine, no matter what the game, she just loved supporting the kids. Stella succumbed to cancer in February 2003, but continues to live in the hearts of many through her family and friends. Through this memorial scholarship Stella is continuing her unending support of Genoa students.
