A talented young cheerleader from Milton Keynes has earned a place at the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida, and is now fundraising with her dad to help make the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come true.

Honey McGuane, aged 13, has dreamed of competing at the Cheerleading World Championships ever since she first stepped onto the mat as a tiny 6-year-old cheerleader. After years of hard work, dedication, and determination, her dream is finally becoming a reality.

But cheerleading is a surprisingly expensive sport, and the cost of Honey representing her team on the world stage is substantial. Around £2,500 is needed just for her to get to Florida, before food and any additional expenses are taken into account.

Despite both parents working full-time, the family is now fundraising to help cover the costs.

The family of a rising star cheerleader from Milton Keynes is working hard to get the funds for her to compete at the World Championships in Florida. Photo: gofundme

placeholder image — The family of a rising star cheerleader from Milton Keynes is working hard to get the funds for her to compete at the World Championships in Florida. Photo: gofundme

Honey's dad will be taking on the Snowdonia Marathon this October, widely seen as one of the toughest marathons in the UK, to raise sponsorship towards the trip.

Honey is also playing her part by taking on her own challenge, completing five back tucks (a complete backflip in the air without using hands) every day for 50 consecutive days to raise funds. The challenge is just one demonstration of the dedication and determination that helped her reach the World Championships.

Honey secured her place at the competition with SA Neon, one of the UK's leading cheerleading teams, based in Wolverhampton.

She travels to Wolverhampton twice a week for training, spending around 10 hours travelling every week, a testament to her dedication to the sport. To support Honey’s ambitions, both of her parents have changed their working hours to fit around the demanding training schedule.

The family hopes the local community will get behind Honey as she prepares to represent both her team and Milton Keynes on the international stage.

Anyone wishing to show their support can donate to Honey’s fundraising page. Those who are unable to donate can also show their support by sharing the page. The page has so far raised £80 with a target of reaching £1,200.

Every donation, no matter how small, will go towards Honey’s dream of competing at the World Championships in Disney World, Florida.