26 USA GymnASticS JANUARY • FEBRUARY 2009

NatioNal GymNastics Day

USA Gymnastics exceeds $1 million total for Children’s Miracle Network

“It is heart-warming to see kids from our clubs make such an incredible effort for other young people who really need help,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “Children’s Miracle Network is a fantastic organization that helps save the lives of kids every day. USA Gymnastics appreciates everything the gymnastics community has done

to make this a success and is proud to have achieved this milestone in partnership with Tyson Foods.” In 2007, USA Gymnastics set its goal to have the accumulated total of donations to Children’s Miracle Network surpass the $1 million mark by the end of 2008. This year’s current donation of $201,893, is the most ever raised annually by the gym club community for Children’s Miracle

Network. The three clubs and three individuals who raised the most money for Children’s Miracle Network in 2008 are listed below.

Gymnastics clubs across the country have raised more than $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network since the two organizations first partnered in 2001.

Gym clubs and their members raised a record $201,203 in 2008 as part of their celebrations for National Gymnastics Day through the Tyson Fitness Challenge, a joint initiative of USA Gymnastics and Tyson Foods that not only helps today’s kids get more physically fit through fun activities, but also raises money to help kids who are fighting illnesses through Children’s Miracle Network.

Clubs (pictured below)

1. Gymnastics World of Broadview Heights, Ohio, $32,000, taking its six- year total to $122,9512. Massachusetts Gymnastics Center, Boston, Mass., $30,0663. John Macready’s and John Roethlisberger’s Flip Fest of Lake Frances, Tenn., $14,000

Individuals (pictured on pg 28)

1. Emma Timblin, Northern Elite, Flanders, N.J., $4,4252. Michelle Moock, Gymnastics World, Broadview Heights, Ohio, $4,0003. Mary Kate Cacchione, Northern Elite, Flanders, N.J., $3,700

John Macready’s and John Roethlisberger’s Flip Fest

Gymnastics World of Broadview Heights

Massachusetts Gymnastics Center

Michelle Moock2nd Place- Gymnastics World; Broadview Hieghts, OH

Mary Kate Cacchione3rd Place- Northern Elite; Flanders, NJ

Emma Timblin1st Place- Northern Elite; Flanders, NJ

This year three young gymnasts set a wonderful example for our athletes all over the country by raising a combined total of $12,125. Let’s meet our top fundraiser, Emma Timblin.

USA Gymnastics: Why did you decide to help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network?Elizabeth: Because I thought it would be a good way to help children who don’t have what I have and don’t get to experience the things that I do.

USA Gymnastics: Who did you ask for donations?Elizabeth: My family, friends, neighbors, friends’ parents, people

out of state. It wasn’t hard because a lot of the people I asked were close to us so I knew what to say and I knew how to ask them.

USA Gymnastics: Do you do any other charitable fundraisers through your club?Elizabeth: No, but if there were any I would sign up for them.

USA Gymnastics: If you could change one thing about your experience this year, what would it be?Elizabeth: I would go to more people to help raise more money.

USA Gymnastics: What was your favorite memory from this year?

Elizabeth: Knowing how many children and families I am helping with these donations. It was also a lot of fun.

USA Gymnastics: If you could say anything to someone thinking about participating, what would you tell them?Elizabeth: I would tell them that it’s a great experience and you can have fun doing it, too.

For interviews with the other two winners and photos of their events please visit www.usa-gymnastics.org.

AbOUT EMMA:Age 10 - Level 8Favorite Event: FloorCoaches: Sergio Estrada and Jackie Morris EstradaHours Trained per Week: 16-20Favorite Meet: 2007 IGC Halloween MeetFavorite Skill: GiantsFavorite Color: blueFavorite Musician: Taylor SwiftFavorite TV Show: Wizards of Waverly Place

Kids Helping KidsBy Elizabeth Simonson

Gymnastics World Inc. Broadview Heights OH $31,821.40Massachusetts Gymnastics Pembroke MA $30,066.00Flip Fest Knoxville TN $14,000.00Northern Elite Flanders NJ $12,145.00Sonshine Academy Inc. Conway AR $8,374.00California Sports Center San Jose CA $8,124.99Region 6 auction Boston MA $7,911.00Jump Start Gymnastics Peoria IL $7,098.75TNT GYM Fitness Complex Inc Jacksonville FL $5,397.88Palm Valley Gymnastics Harlingen TX $5,081.00Gymnastics Learning Center Shrewsbury MA $3,635.00Olympiad Chesterfeild Chesterfield MO $3,616.00Olympiad Gymnastics Training Center Ballwin MO $3,616.001st Class Gymnastics Inc Annapolis MD $3,220.14The Flip Zone Plainfield IN $3,174.00Planet Gymnastics Sacramento CA $3,136.05Triple T Sports Center Suffolk VA $2,864.20Dynamite Academy of Gymnastics N/A $2,630.00Ten Point O Gymnastics North Ridgeville OH $2,435.00Marin Elite Gymnastics Academy San Rafael CA $2,420.00Xtreme Gymnastics & Trampoline Lees Summit MO $2,165.40Discover Gymnastics Houston TX $2,100.00All That Athletics Plainwell MI $2,070.75Anonymous donation N/A $1,581.60Starz School of Gymnastics North Platte NE $1,408.50Silver Stars Gymnastics Silver Spring MD $1,326.00Kennebunk Gymnastics Kennebunk ME $1,210.00South Toledo YMCA Toledo OH $1,158.00Gymnastics Training Center Mill GA $1,144.05Oasis Gym Parents Peoria AZ $1,088.25Loudon Gymnastics N/A N/A $1,080.00I & M Gymnastics Channahon IL $1,049.75All American Gymnastics Inc. Jacksonville FL $1,038.03Illinois Gymnastics Inst Inc. Westmont IL $1,012.00Emeth Gymnastics Middlefield OH $1,000.00Ohio Gymnastics Institute Inc. Austintown OH $954.10Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Sewell NJ $951.00Anonymous donation N/A $940.00Anonymous donation N/A $740.00Arizona Sunrays Phoenix AZ $706.79Lee County Gymnastics Sanford NC $690.00Geist Sports Academy Indianapolis IN $690.00Leaps and Bounders N/A N/A $685.00Inspire Athletics LLC Elkhart IN $684.99McKeon Dance And GYM Center Wrentham MA $662.12Queen City Gymnastics Cincinnati OH $650.00Anonymous donation N/A $550.00Funtastics Gymnastics Manteca CA $538.70Wateree Gymnastics Center Inc Camden SC $520.00

Gulf Coast Gymnastics Gulf Breeze FL $500.00Sportsplex Gymnastics Booster Club N/A N/A $500.00The Nutmeg Twisters Guilford CT $500.00West Valley Gymnastics School Campbell CA $488.50Planet GYM of Natick Inc. Natick MA $480.00Gymnastics Elite N/A N/A $441.00American GYM Training Center Plantsville CT $430.00Lakettes Gymnastic Academy Erie PA $420.27Nastics Inc. Holbrook NY $400.00North Florida Gymnastics Jacksonville FL $400.00All american Gymnastics and Sports Center Kennewick WA $380.00Eagles Gymnastics and Dance Center Kansas City MO $363.97Maverick Gymnastics Club Charleston WV $360.00Sterling Academy of Gymnastics Sterling MA $360.00Universal Gymnasts Inc. Hilliard OH $338.50 Emerald City Gymnastics Inc. Overland Park KS $318.97Vidalia Springers Vidalia GA $300.00Bounce - Hartland Sports Cente Hartland MI $215.64Splitz Gymnastics Canton MI $215.00SCATS Gymnastics Huntington Beach CA $212.00High Point Gymnastics Academy High Point NC $210.00Faulkner Dance and Gymnastics Hillsborough NC $200.00Tumble Time Gymnastics Inc. Boise ID $200.00DynaMite Trampoline & Tumbling Highland IN $175.00Competitive Edge Gymnastics Winchester VA $168.00Anonymous donation N/A $155.00Windsor GYM Training Center Windsor VA $145.00Paragon Gymnastics of VA Fredericksburg VA $135.00Flyers Gymnastics Falconer NY $125.00GYM Unlimited-Orchard Park W Seneca NY $125.00Sharp’s Gymnastics Academy Indianapolis IN $120.00A Plus Gymnastics Center Noblesville IN $116.87Giguere Gymnastics Inc. Cherry Valley MA $116.00Northern Lights Gymnastics White River Jct. VT $110.00Chapin Gymnastics & Fitness Chapin SC $100.00Miss Kims Koordination West Columbia SC $100.00Planet Gymnastics Mobile AL $100.00Texas Dreams Gymnastics Coppell TX $100.00Virginia Techniques GYM Inc. Christiansburg VA $85.00Pendleton Jungle GymNastics Pendleton IN $57.00Anonymous donation N/A $30.00Kids Spot Inc Roscoe IL $25.00Naples Progressive Gymnastics Naples FL $25.00Fun and Fitness Center N/A $20.00Jennifer Sasso School Las Vegas NV $10.00Anonymous donation N/A $10.00

TOTAL: $201,893.16

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