From Cheerleading to Athletics- Here’s How Sarah Barrett and Rosie Boulton-Roberts Have Been Empowering the Society

Cheerleaders are treading out of their sideline routines and stepping foot at trying other sports. It has been not because they got bored with their cheerleading roles but because they had transcended into a new path to positively impact society.

Sarah Barrett, the New England Patriots cheerleader, has brilliantly balanced her cheerleading duties and academic obligations while taking part in the Girls on the Run 5K marathon to support athletes living with physical and developmental disabilities. On the other hand, another cheerleader, Rosie Boulton-Roberts, took part in Leeds Half Marathon for a charitable cause.  

Cheerleader’s inclusive endeavor through marathon

Barrett’s pursuit of high aspirations, ranging from becoming a Patriots cheerleader to completing marathons, is not about ticking off her achievements. She had her eyes set on triumphing in big events like the Girls on the Run 5K that focused on individual progress over winning.

The cheerleader’s running endeavor has been entwined with a noble cause focusing on her dedication to empowering young girls through athletics. Patriots shared an interview, where Barrett shared her views stating, “I have found running to be a platform through which I can support athletes with disabilities as well. When I go for runs that are hard and discouraging I remind myself never to take for granted that I am physically able to run.”

Her journey from cheerleader to marathon runner echoed the mission of the marathon event to nurture confidence and potential in young girls through running. Drawing inspiration from the positive impact on the community, Barrett now focuses on her upcoming endeavor in the London Marathon for Get Kids Going! That will motivate young adults with disabilities to take part in sports. Before Barrett, another cheerleader took charitable initiative by taking part in the Leeds Half Marathon that took place in May, this year.

Empowering mind and body through running

Taking time out of her practice sessions to be part of her university cheerleading squad, Rosie Boulton-Roberts took up the challenge of raising awareness about eating disorders and the mental health struggles associated with them. The cheerleader became the advocate of the charitable foundation. 

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Through this running endeavor, the cheerleader embraced a journey to promote mental health awareness as running has evolved as a means to cultivating strength and fortify the mind. Marked by an impressive 50-kilometer run, Roberts channeled her newfound passion to showcase the transformative power of sports. In this way, through the marathon, the newcomer recognized running as a tool for enhancing mental strength and bolstering physical fitness.  

While Barrett, through her relentless dedication outside cheerleading, advocated for equity in athletics, Roberts fought for empowering individuals, promoting the transformative power of running. In both cases, the impact on the community at large has been the focus for the cheerleaders by trading into a different path.   

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