The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Abbey Fawcett, a member of the Baldwinsville Bees’ cheer team, stands with her team during a feature on Channel 9’s Friday Morning Lights. Abbey is currently unable to cheer after surviving a cardiac arrest, a condition only 10% of people survive outside of a hospital, at a cheer competition over the summer. (Photo by Diana Valdivia)

Abbey Fawcett, a member of the Baldwinsville Bees’ cheer team, stands with her team during a feature on Channel 9’s Friday Morning Lights. Abbey is currently unable to cheer after surviving a cardiac arrest, a condition only 10% of people survive outside of a hospital, at a cheer competition over the summer. (Photo by Diana Valdivia)

BEATING THE ODDS

By Diana Valdivia

Published

Abbey Fawcett’s life changed at 16 when she went into cardiac arrest during a routine at cheer camp. Nearly two months later, Abbey was diagnosed with CPVT – a rare and potentially lethal genetic cardiac condition. But her bright light refuses to dim as she eagerly awaits her return to the mat.

Story Credits

Diana Valdivia

Diana
Valdivia

    Coached by

    Deanna Fitzmaurice

    Deanne
    Fitzmaurice

      Michael O. Snyder

      Michael
      Snyder