Nick Piccone
Today, the Eagles officially unveiled the cover of their 2017 Eagles Cheerleaders calendar. The squad’s captain and three-year veteran Victoria graces the cover this year. More about Victoria:
This past February, she represented the Eagles Cheerleaders on a Goodwill Military Tour to Korea, visiting United States service members at six different military bases over the course of nine days. Victoria attends West Chester University and is currently pursuing a degree in communication studies.
The Eagles cheerleaders partnered with Apple Vacations, WIP and Iberostar Resorts for the shoot in Mexico. Not only did the cheerleaders pose for the calendar, but they used that time in Riviera Maya to “focusing their efforts on local youth and wildlife conservation,” according to the website. Here’s more on what they did in Mexico:
The cheerleaders spent a day at Ciudad de Angeles, a children’s home in Cozumel, that cares for children who have been orphaned, abandoned or abused. They also traveled to Xcaret, an eco-archeological park in Quintana Roo, Mexico, to learn more about endangered species and to participate in a team-building exercise, Sea Trek, an underwater adventure. Additionally, the squad visited a sanctuary for endangered Spider Monkeys and made an honorary donation as a way to bring awareness to its preservation endeavors.
The Eagles Cheerleaders are involved in hands-on sustainability projects, conservation efforts and are committed to finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint on the environment. This year, through their calendar project, they are bringing attention to social and environmental issues by wearing Fair Trade accessories. Fair Trade, which promotes the respect of people and the planet, considers the implications on the environment when producing goods and promotes the responsible stewardship of resources.
You can purchase the calendar online here, or at Eagles Pro Shops beginning this Thursday. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Elmwood Park Zoo to support their mission of promoting wildlife and environmental conservation. You can follow the Eagles cheerleaders on Twitter, @EaglesCheer.
The Eagles also unveiled seven other pictures, which you can view below.
