12/08/2025
I’m so excited to share an update that truly reflects Cheer 4 Your Life - 501C3! 💙⛷️
One of our incredible beneficiaries— whose journey we were honored to support—was recently featured in an article highlighting his comeback. After years of dedication, training, and overcoming challenges, he is officially skiing with the U.S. team, chasing his dream of competing in the Olympics. As seen below from our 2018 fundraiser, support, love and kindness is poured out among the group. I love these success stories. CAN I GET A WARRIORS?
What an amazing reminder of what can happen when a community believes in someone’s future. This is exactly why I started Cheer 4 Your Life sparked after my time on Survivor: to lift young athletes and performers when they need it most, so they can rise to their full potential. https://skiracing.com/tanner-perkins-world-cup-super-g-debut/
We’re beyond proud of him, inspired by his grit, and grateful to play a small part in his journey. The best is yet to come. ❤️🇺🇸
04/20/2023
My amazing dad has entered into God’s Kingdom.
An excerpt from his obituary…
He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1954, where he was known for being a star athlete on the football field, as well as the lead in most of the musicals. He was the recipient of the prestigious Blanket Award for exemplifying unbeatable character, leadership, and service. With the option to sing at the Met in NYC, he instead chose to play football for LSU where he suited up for the Tigers from 1954-1956. While on campus in Baton Rouge, he joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After an unfortunate knee injury, he came home to play for the SMU Mustangs. And, while rehabbing the knee, he took the title of Ping Pong Champion at the Kappa Sig house and sang in musicals at the Hockaday School, where his Aunt Lillian was the librarian. In 1957, because of their shared interest in the sport of water skiing, his Aunt introduced him to a new Hockaday boarder from San Antonio, Texas - Sally Morris. Sally and Johnny were married on February 24, 1962 in San Antonio, but quickly moved back to Dallas where they raised their two children, became active in the community and Johnny established a successful Oil and Gas Company, Lloyd Petroleum.
Johnny is probably best remembered for his beautiful voice. He sang in more weddings than could possibly be listed, and at numerous memorial services as well. He will be remembered for his God given talent in the Bass section at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Park Cities Baptist Church, and Highland Park United Methodist Church, as well as multitudes of impromptu sing-alongs at social gatherings and family dinners.
We will celebrate him
on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Highland Park United Methodist Church on SMU’s campus ❤️🩹
08/28/2021
Upon my return from Survivor, I started "Cheer 4 Your Life" 501 C-3 to support Students by offering internships, mentoring & financial assistance! Please Join Me & Friends on SEPTEMBER 10th 2021 for an EMPOWERING approach to wellness!
09.10.21 DOUBLE TREE Campbell Centre, Dallas TX (doors open at noon)
SOLIDAIRE is a benefit for Cheer 4 Your Life.
08/02/2021
Hey y’all! This is my new page where I will be posting updates of my newest venture… Click the “LIKE” button to follow along. 👍
