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Empower Youth with the Minnesota Jets: Support Us on Give to the Max Day

The Minnesota Jets is more than a cheerleading organization—it’s a movement dedicated to empowering youth, transforming lives, and growing the sport of cheerleading across Central Minnesota and beyond. Since 2022, we’ve served over 200 athletes through clinics, camps, choreography, and competition teams, providing opportunities for young people to build confidence, resilience, and leadership. With every practice, performance, and connection, we create a foundation for success both on and off the mat.


What is Give to the Max Day, and Why is it So Important

Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, a powerful tradition of generosity that has raised over $300 million for nonprofits and schools since 2009. This year, it culminates on Thursday, November 21, 2024, but early giving is already underway, allowing you to make an impact now.


When you support the Minnesota Jets, you’re not just funding a cheerleading program—you’re investing in youth development, community growth, and the expansion of cheerleading across Central Minnesota and beyond.



Cheerleading is More Than a Sport

At the Minnesota Jets, we believe cheerleading is more than uniforms and bows—it’s about being part of something greater. It’s about fostering an environment where young athletes feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving their dreams.


We inspire our athletes to reach their full potential through our core values of Spirit, Accountability, Work Ethic, Safety, and Integrity (SAWSI). These values teach them to overcome challenges, embrace teamwork, and take pride in their achievements—preparing them not just for cheerleading, but for life.


We don’t just cheer for ourselves; we cheer for our athletes, our community, and the sport of cheerleading.



Supporting Our Athletes: Breaking Barriers and Building Confidence

For our Minnesota Jets cheerleaders, we aim to remove barriers and create pathways to success:

  • Hardship Scholarships: Each year, we award over $25,000 in scholarships to ensure no child is excluded from cheerleading due to financial hardship. These scholarships open doors for young athletes to join a supportive team, gain valuable skills, and build lasting memories.

  • Building Leaders: Our programming focuses on developing confidence, perseverance, and leadership. Our athletes don’t just learn routines—they learn how to face life’s challenges with strength and determination.

  • Providing Stability: For many families, the Jets are more than a team—they’re a source of stability, belonging, and hope. We connect families to resources for mental health support, academic success, and wellness, ensuring our athletes and their families can thrive.



Creating Opportunities to Fly High

Our impact extends far beyond our own teams. The Minnesota Jets actively support and advocate for the growth of cheerleading across the region.

  • Collaborating with Other Programs: We share resources, consult with emerging teams, and help new programs come together, ensuring that cheerleading opportunities are available to more athletes.

  • Offering Clinics, Camps, and Choreography: From tumbling classes to specialized clinics, we provide opportunities for cheerleaders from all programs to grow and excel.

  • Advocating for Cheerleading: As champions for the sport, we build relationships with other programs, sponsors, and partners to elevate cheerleading throughout Central Minnesota.


With our network of partners and supporters, we create opportunities for cheerleaders—especially our Jets cheerleaders—to Fly High.



Why Your Support Matters

The Minnesota Jets change lives. Through the sport of cheerleading, we teach youth to believe in themselves, overcome obstacles, and embrace their potential. We create a safe, inclusive community where every cheerleader can grow, lead, and succeed.

Your donation is more than a gift—it’s an investment in the future of a child. Every dollar helps us:

  • Expand Opportunities: Offering clinics, camps, and community outreach to reach more athletes.

  • Provide Scholarships: Ensuring that no family is turned away due to financial challenges.

  • Sustain Our Facilities: Keeping The Hangar, our state-of-the-art training space, a vibrant home for athletes to thrive.

  • Support Cheerleading’s Growth: Helping programs across the region succeed and providing athletes with more ways to achieve their dreams.


When you support the Minnesota Jets, you’re not just investing in cheerleading—you’re empowering young people to face life with confidence, resilience, and pride. Together, we are building a stronger community and a brighter future for youth.



How You Can Help

  1. Donate Today: Visit https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-Jets and make your gift. Early giving is open, and every donation counts.

  2. Share Our Story: Spread the word about the Minnesota Jets and our mission to empower youth and grow cheerleading.

  3. Be Part of the Movement: Join us in creating opportunities for young athletes to Fly High.



Thank You to Our Incredible Community

The Minnesota Jets wouldn’t be where it is today without the unwavering support of our board of directors, coaching staff, families, and cheerleaders. From the leaders who drive our mission to the coaches who inspire our athletes, the families who cheer us on, and the athletes who live our values—you are the reason that JETS FLY HIGH.


We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our 2024 sponsors and supporters for believing in our mission and helping us create opportunities for athletes across Central Minnesota.




Together, we are transforming lives, growing the sport of cheerleading, and empowering the next generation of leaders. Thank you for helping our cheerleaders—and our community—Fly High.



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