Cheer For The Cure Fundraiser

Recent Event Aids In Fight Against Juvenlie Diabetes

A sold out crowd filled University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena on Sunday to support Cheer For The Cure, a cheerleading competion aimed at raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

The JDRF reported a record-setting turnout and a large increase in donations.  Cheer For The Cure is expected to raise over $30,000, up from the $21,000 raised at last year's event.   Spectator fees went up almost $5000 from 2009. 

"In my opinion, moving the Cheer to UB was a great decision," said Alexandra Kobza, JDRF Special Events Coordinator.

Kobza sent a special thank you to all those who "braved a very long day of the Cheer."  132 teams particpated in the competition that was split between morning and afternoon sessions. 

West Herr was proud to sponsor the event.  Tony Helta, General Manager of West Herr Ford in Hamburg, recently joined the JDRF Board of Directors. 

"We'd also like to give a big thankyou to Tony Helta," Kobza said.