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.
Unable to participate in routines with the rest of the team, Abbey still makes sure she cheers for every point their football team scores and supports the team by attending every event, fixing the other girl’s hair, and yelling out the chants from the side.












