Hi! My name is Sa’Yuri Dowling, and I’m a competitive All-Star cheerleader based in Atlanta, GA.

I began dancing at a young age and transitioned into cheerleading as a teenager. For the past three years, I’ve trained and competed in All-Star cheerleading, first in London (UK), and now in Atlanta.

As a teen growing up in the UK and through COVID-19, I went through a difficult period with my mental health. I lost my passion for dance at 13, something that had always been my creative outlet. But I was determined to find a new way to express myself, and that’s when I discovered cheerleading.

Cheer completely changed my life. It gave me a way to channel my emotions, rebuild my confidence, and find strength both mentally and physically. It became my safe space, a place where I could release, grow, and push myself past limits I didn’t think I could overcome. Through cheer, I learned resilience, teamwork, and how to keep showing up for myself, even on the hardest days.

My team, The Stingray Allstars Moonlight, is training to compete in major competitions across the U.S., chasing national, international, and invitation-only titles. These events are not only a chance to showcase our skills, but to represent our program with pride and bring home championship titles.

Competing at this level comes with significant costs. Between competition entry fees, hotel and travel expenses, coaching sessions, insurance, and clinics, each season is a major financial commitment. On top of that, uniforms, practice wear, cheer shoes, and performance gear are essential for representing our team with professionalism and pride.

Your support will go directly toward these competition, training, and performance-related expenses, allowing me to continue pursuing the sport that changed my life. Every donation, big or small, helps me keep training, traveling, and stepping onto that competition floor with confidence.

Cheerleading has given me access to elite training, international competition, and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed. But my vision goes beyond medals and titles.

I want to bring cheerleading back to Bermuda, not just as a sport, but as a movement. Bermuda has incredible young talent, but limited exposure to cheerleading as a competitive discipline. By sharing my experiences, skills, and achievements, I hope to inspire Bermudian youth and introduce cheer as a real opportunity for growth, teamwork, and expression.

Most importantly, I want to be proof that you can overcome challenges, protect your mental health, and still chase your dreams with everything you’ve got.

This fundraiser isn’t just about helping me compete, it’s about building a bridge between Bermuda and the global cheerleading community. Every step I take is one that others can follow.

Thank you for supporting my journey, whether by donating, sharing, or simply believing in what I’m striving for. 💜✨