The Misericordia University cheerleading team helped raise more than $8,000 for the Susa G. Komen Foundation as part of Cheer for a Cure.

In addition to serving as judges and tabulating scores, the Misericordia squad ran the donation center for the event which attracted 30 local youth cheerleading teams.

The competition was part of the senior project for Deanna Dragon and Jordan Anderson, students at nearby Lake-Lehman High School who also serve as youth cheerleading coachesMore than