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.
On The Outside
Abbey, left, and Peyton Edwards, her teammate, and best friend, watch the squad from afar during their feature on Channel 9, as they were unable to participate. Abbey doesn’t view this setback as the end of her cheerleading career and is waiting for medical clearance to return to the sport she’s loved since she was six.
