Sweethearts For Soldiers

The "Sweethearts for Soldiers" idea was conceived and put into action by Bari Yonkers and Tonya Helman in 2006. They are two former and current professionals cheerleaders who wanted to give other former professional cheerleaders a unique way to continue their support for the troops, from the sidelines to the frontlines. The "Sweethearts for Soldiers" do this by producing an annual troop charity calendar, boosting morale stateside and overseas with appearances and their variety tours. In 2009 the concept to provide Military Youth Cheer Clinics at events was concieved and put into action. The Sweethearts are continually giving back to those who fight for their country on a daily basis. The Sweethearts for Soldiers 501 (c) 3 application is currently pending.

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[inwonderwoman]

To the ladies of SHiFT ...,

Good job for boosting morale overseas!

Your type of good looks and dancing has been an integral part of The USO shows as long as there has been entertainment for our troops!

There is some positive criticism though.

As a Ballet dancer , Cheerleader and choreographer ... You NEED to really BEAM when you perform! I have viewed several of your videos and you guys are not selling your love for the job at all!!! You gotta be super proud , and show it ON YOUR FACE!

A

[44skins]

I think its so darn pitiful how many "feminist" and "haters" show up to put their smart ass comments here! I was in the Marines and I LOVE these girls!!! They are fun and God knows troops NEED fun and people from back home! Got an idea,....any "femisist" who want to trash these fine ladies should GROW UP, stop being PETTY and be grateful for people like these cheerleaders who come and visit troops!! Stop bad mouthing these women!!!

[tonyahelman]

From a spouse to another family member of the armed services thank you for all that you sacrifice. I know firsthand the ultimate sacrifice we give. Everyone is entitled to their thoughts and beliefs and as long as we are all improving morale and the spirits of our heroes that’s all that matters. Our calendars are personally requested and 22,000 so far, everyone gives & supports in their own way and I know personally I have brightened troops lives as well as given my all to my country.

[emily0aysha]

@tonyahelman So you give calenders, and gift baskets once a year, and opened up a cheer clinic?

I send Care packages every month for my fiances entire unit with things they need like snacks, food, ipods to a few of the guys with music already on it(because they can't access itunes account on their computers), & things they personally ask for. The last thing we need is a bunch of half naked chicks dancing to the star spangled banner..

[tonyahelman]

Well speaking from a Navy surviving spouse and the CoFounder of this organization, we do support the entire family. We started with the calendars and that has grown into Sweet'n Your Day female gift basket for Valentines Day, Military Youth Cheer/Football clinics and we also do handshake tours to show our thanks and appreciation for everyone sacraficing to support our country. It's not about the calendar, it's about doing something strictly for the troops to show our gratitude.

Tonya Helman

[xDemonFillyx]

@emily0aysha Aside from the calendars, Id rather watch girls dance than guys dance......btw I am a straight female married. and if other wives want their husbands looking at them instead, why dont they make a family calendar?

[bstearman18]

@emily0aysha most wives really don't care, and others think it's disgusting. I'm glad I don't have to worry about my husband, he hates cheerleaders. lol

[Roci1124]

i like the empty seats

[118lizzie]

cute outfits

[emily0aysha]

lol im pretty sure the single MALE soldiers enjoy this, but what about the females serving and the married soldiers.. yup makes their wives feel real special dont it? lol stupidest idea ever.. lol i mean as if a calender helps when when their away from family and freinds lol, as if they are gonna like stare at the calender and be like wow, these hot chicks ive never met really care about me. lol the only thing they are gonna use the calender for is to jack off too. lmao.