Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project: The San Diego Charger Girls' Calendar Unveiled

Back when I was just an average sports fan my impression of NFL cheerleaders was like most. Pretty faces and pom-poms used to add excitement during the game, ... especially if your team was behind.

Then I had the honor of being asked to work with the San Diego Charger Girls by Joyce, a good friend from Toastmasters.  I quickly realized I was wrong.

Apparently, volunteers from Toastmasters worked with them the last few years helping them refine their natural abilities, and confidence. Many of them are already experienced performers as dancers or gymnasts, but media interviews and public speaking, that's a whole new arena.

That year they needed one more volunteer, and seven years later, I still return every year. Wouldn't think otherwise. The team is lead by accomplished speaker and professional speech trainer Sheryl Roush of Sparkle Presentations.  Together, we've developed a very unique, customized public speaking program.

One of the layers of the Charger Girls that I didn't understand is that they are one of San Diego's most organized and accomplished charitable fundraising teams. They not only raise funds for charities themselves, they help other organizations raise money for their favored charities.  They also serve by giving their very valuable time.

2011-2012 San Diego Charger
Girls Swimsuit Calendar

In the past I blogged about how the Charger Girls helped us at Farmers Insurance raise money for the March of Dimes (our primary charity to support as a corporation) on two different occasions.  Click HERE for a second article.

The Junior Charger Girls program which allows local girls to practice with the squad and perform at a real game raises money every year for Make-A-Wish. Not only does this help the young ladies develop their dance skills and confidence, they learn the importance of helping others through their charitable works.

Every year members of the squad visit hospitals and local military facilities to lend their moral support and brighten their day.

2011-12 Charger Girls Calendar unveiling

The examples could go on, but one last way in which the CG's support the San Diego Community, as San Diego's Ambassadors, is through their annual swimsuit calendar.

You can always buy a copy at the Chargers' store, or through Chargers.com, but when you buy one from a Charger Girl directly, they not only sign it for you, a donation is made to charity. Each year the 28 CG's vote on who the calendar will benefit. This year they chose the Wounded Warrior Project. 


Click HERE to see the video coverage of the event from LivingFitMagazine.com.