A SIX-year-old organised her cheerleading squad to produce a video of the team performing at home and make people smile during the coronavirus pandemic.

In true cheerleading spirit, Nevaeh Creighton was inspired by her coaches at Lazer Cheer Academy, Darlington, who made the squad an uplifting video during coronaviris lockdown.

The six-year-old asked mum Nicola if she, and her team, could make a video too to make people smile.

With the help of other parents of the Lime team, each child was given a part of S Club 7's Reach for the stars to sing and perform to, giving them and parents something to do during lockdown with the ultimate goal of uplifting others.

Ms Creighton, 38, of Grange Road, said: "Nevaeh has been in isolation a week before the schools closed down because her dad is high risk.

"The video has been absolutely lovely and really put a smile on our faces.

"She is aware that there is a virus going around making people really poorly so chose Reach for the stars because she liked the lyrics."

The song mentions rainbows, which have emerged as a symbol of solidarity for the health service and other frontline workers.

Nevaeh, who turns seven in June and has postponed her party, said she just wants everyone to stay safe.

"It really was a team effort," Ms Creighton added.

Lazer Cheer Academy, which has a base in both Catterick and Darlington, has been forced to close due to social distancing guidelines, with quads being "thrown apart".

Nevaeh's friend from both school and cheer, Kori, is "so proud" of the video and "just wants the world to see it.

Mum Vicky Atkinson, 34, from Cockerton Green, said: "It is good to give them something to get involved in. They are out of a routine.

"It is a long time for them to be apart when they’re used to seeing each other once or twice a week.

"Everything they have worked for, like competitions, have all been cancelled. They are not able to do anything they have been training for.t

"They are still practising tumbles at home, it’s just hard to do stunts which could involve anywhere from two to twelve people.

"The Lime squad came up with the video ideas, produced their own dance moves and choreographed it themselves. There was none us telling them what to do or where to raise arms."

Seven-year-old Kori is most looking forward to squeezing her friends in a giant cuddle, Ms Atkinson said.

The mum also praised coach and Lazer Cheer founder Mandy Foreman's response to being "turned on her head".

Ms Foreman said: "We absolutely loved the video that our tiny team athletes did it was such a lovely surprise as we miss them all so much.

"Cheerleading is like an extended family so I know they will be missing each other too and taking part in this video really cheered everyone up.

"They may only be young but it’s great to see them still working on their skills at home ready for next season it shows a real commitment to our sport.

"Lazer Lime is one of our 11 competition teams and these young athletes live and breathe cheerleading. They look up to our older athletes and want to just like them."

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