Elise is a strong athlete who made a strong comeback to sports after an ankle injury that required surgery.
Thank you for supporting Elise in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreShe loves both of her sports because they have shifted her into the woman she is today. She has pushed herself beyond her limits in life, she has built many life long bonds and relationships. She enjoys the commitment she’s made to her sports and the lessons she’s learned.
Elise has been inspired by several people in her life. Her biggest one being her teammate that took his own life, she’s done everything in his honor and his name. Alongside her coaches, family and teammates have encouraged every step of the way to push her for success.
When Elise needed ankle surgery due to wear and tear on her joint, she chose to wait to have surgery to finish the season and compete with her team at Cheerleading All Star Worlds and had surgery the week after her team competed. Her eagerness to cheer on her teammates is truly remarkable as well.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
