When this teen found out she was the only one to join the cheer squad, she fearlessly stepped up


[post_page_title]A ‘bigger influence than she realizes'[/post_page_title]
Kaitlyn has the support of more than just her parents. The entire community of this small town – Oakland has a population of just over 6,000 – has rallied behind their cheerleader. But don’t take our word for it.

Coach Maila told a news outlet she was “shocked” at how Kaitlyn was perceived by the community around her. They’ve gotten tons of positive feedback from Oakland’s residents, she said, and if there was one thing they wanted Kaitlyn to know, it was that she had a “much bigger influence” than she realized.

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