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Finalist: Beating the Odds

At 16 years old, Abbey Fawcett’s life changed when she went into cardiac arrest during a cheer camp routine. Nearly two months later, she was diagnosed with CPVT, a rare but life-threatening genetic heart condition. This project focuses on Abbey as she navigates recovery, steps into a new role with her team, and refuses to let her bright spirit fade while waiting for clearance to return to the mat. Her story is one of resilience, community, and the power of a team.

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A Different Direction
October 18, 2024

Abbey Fawcett, a member of the Baldwinsville Bees’ cheer team, stands with her team during a feature on Channel 9’s Friday Morning Lights. The 16-year-old is currently unable to cheer after surviving cardiac arrest, a condition that only 10% of people survive outside of a hospital, at cheer camp over the summer. At 16 years old, Abbey Fawcett’s life changed when she went into cardiac arrest during a cheer camp routine. Nearly two months later, she was diagnosed with CPVT, a rare but life-threatening genetic heart condition. This project focuses on Abbey as she navigates recovery, steps into a new role with her team, and refuses to let her bright spirit fade while waiting for clearance to return to the mat. Her story is one of resilience, community, and the power of a team.

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Baldwinsville, New York
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