MTX Heart Fundraiser!
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MTX Heart is a Competitive Cheerleading Squad for Special Needs boys and girls located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
15% of every order (b4 S&H and Tax) will be donated to MTX Heart. Please order by 11/11/13.
Lg. MTX Silver Cheer MOM* $70**
- Large Silver Locket with Crystals
- Large Silver Believe Plate
- 5 Charms (M, T, X, I <3 Cheer, Aqua Mom)
- 16-18" Silver Ball Chain
*AQUA Mom can be exchanged with Silver Heart Mom/Grandma/Sister
**$70 before shipping and tax
Letters are Crystal Encrusted! See pics below for actual charms (pics above are virtual).
Lg. MTX Gold Cheer MOM* $70**
- Large Gold Locket with Crystals
- Large Gold Believe Plate
- 5 Charms (M, T, X, I <3 Cheer, Gold Heart Mom)
- 16-18" Gold Ball Chain
*Gold Heart Mom can be exchanged with Gold Heart Grandma or Aqua Mom
**$70 before shipping and tax
Letters are Crystal Encrusted! See pics below for actual charms (pics above are virtual).
Med. MTX Silver Cheer $60**
- Medium Silver Locket WITH Crystals
- Medium Silver Dream Plate
- 4 Charms (M ,T, X, I <3 Cheer)
- 16-18" Silver Ball Chain
**$60 before shipping and tax
Letters are Crystal Encrusted! See pics below for actual charms (pics above are virtual).
Med. MTX Brushed Gold Cheer $66**
- Medium Brushed Gold Locket WITHOUT Crystals
- Medium Gold Dream Plate
- 4 Charms (M ,T, X, I <3 Cheer)
- 16-18" Gold Ball Chain
**$66 before shipping and tax
Letters are Crystal Encrusted! See pics below for actual charms (pics above are virtual).
Your Choice!
- $70* Large Silver or Gold Locket with Crystals, 1 Large Plate, 5 Charms, 16-18" Ball Station Chain
- $66* Medium Brushed Gold Locket WITHOUT Crystals, 1 Medium Plate, 4 Charms, 16-18" Ball Station Chain
- $60* Medium Silver Locket with Crystals, 1 Medium Plate, 4 Charms, 16-18" Ball Station Chain.
*Price before shipping and tax.
Go to: www.ReeniePanzini.OrigamiOwl.com for tons of different charms!!
Med. MTX Silver Cheer $48**
- Medium Silver Locket WITHOUT Crystals
- 4 Charms (M ,T, X, I <3 Cheer)
- 16-18" Gold Ball Chain
**$48 before shipping and tax
15% of every order before shipping and tax will be donated to MTX Heart.
How to order:
15% of every order (b4 S&H and Tax) will be donated to MTX Heart.
Orders must be placed by 11/11/13.
The girls and coaches and parents of MTX HEART Thank you!!!!!
Email: ReeniePanzini@aol.com
Website: www.ReeniePanzini.OrigamiOwl.com
Location: Manheim Township, PA
Phone: (717) 575 8850
Facebook: facebook.com/OrigamiOwlbyReeniePanzini
MTX Charms
Gold Heart Grandma
Gold Heart Mom
Silver Heart Sister
MTX Heart Reaches the Beach
By Ann Mead Ash
Five members of the Manheim Township Extreme MTX Heart cheerleading squad recently attended the United States Reach the Beach national competition in Virginia Beach, Va., in May. All five members and their accompanying coaches returned to Lancaster County sporting jackets from the event.
The MTX Heart squad, which exists to serve girls and boys ages 8 through 20 with special needs, recently completed its second season of existence. The squad was formed by MTX director Crystal Weaver with help from Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center. Weaver had hoped to form a squad for youngsters with special needs ever since a York cheering organization brought one of its squads to the Big Blue Battle cheer competition that Weaver organizes annually at Manheim Township High School (MTHS).
"When these kids (from York) took the floor, nothing else mattered," explained Weaver. "From that point on, I wanted to form a team (for youths with special needs), but I didn't know how to go about it."
With help from Schreiber, Weaver was able to make that happen two years ago. "It just bloomed from their first year," exclaimed Weaver, who signed up seven young ladies, who have been diagnosed with a variety of other disabilities including sensory issues, to form the squad.
Since that time, the squad has gained four junior coaches, and the members have begun to take part in competitions. During their second season, members of the squad competed in the Keystone competition in Lancaster in February, the Big Blue Battle at MTHS, the annual Penn Manor competition, and the LIVE competition held in Philadelphia in March.
Directing the squad has not been without challenges for Weaver. "The first time I dealt with (a squad member’s) meltdown, I didn't know what to do," she said. She has also struggled with the complexities of putting together a team with different types of disabilities. Fortunately, several high school-age coaches volunteered to help. Junior coaches Lexi Quick, Brynn Henry, Taylor Mihaljevic, and Sarah Anderson became indispensable assets to Weaver as she worked to mesh the members of the team into a unified group. "(The four junior coaches) came up with a routine," she stated. "They were amazing, and they deserve all the credit."
Weaver said that she has come to appreciate the love that the team members have for the sport. "I've learned that they can overcome anything, and they do," she said. "Nothing can make your day like watching them on stage at finals in front of more than 3,000 people with smiles on their faces." Although the squad's routine is not complicated, Weaver has been impressed with the group’s spirit and determination. "We are happy to have them out there on the floor, and they're just so happy to be up there," she said. "At the end of the day, that's what it's about."
Both boys and girls are invited to take part in the program, which will begin its fall session on Sunday, Sept. 8. Readers who would like to learn more about the program may visitwww.mtextremecheer.com or call 669-3178.