Albany, NY – Capital Region Orthopedics is proud to award a driven cheerleader that is committed to always giving her Personal Best.
Valerie Snyder, now a sophomore, is a student in Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. Valerie is currently a varsity cheerleader for the school’s basketball team. Her accomplishments in cheerleading haven’t come easy, but her dedication has helped her succeed in the sport.
Valerie has down syndrome, and her experience as a cheerleader has inspired her teammates and the community. Valerie’s coach, Regina Hagues says, “She comes to practice every day, she does what’s expected of her, and she’s always beaming.” The cheerleading squad has helped Valerie ever since day one. Valerie’s teammate, Jessica says, “It’s easy to teach her new things because she wants to learn. Whenever she has a question, she’s not afraid to ask for help.”
Valerie has proved that anything is possible when you are driven to overcome any obstacle you face. Her story has helped bring her community together, and inspire others to perform at their Personal Best.
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