AMARILLO, TEXAS -- Hundreds of people filed into the gymnasium at Amarillo High School Wednesday afternoon, but definitely not to see a game.
No, it was for something much better, they were there to see a little girl realize her dream.
Elvira Caralles is a 10 year old girl whose smile can light up a room, a good quality for any aspiring cheerleader, but unlike most kids her age Elvira has type two spinal muscular atrophy, making that goal much more difficult.
However, thanks to the good heart of a cheerleading coach at West Texas High School, Elvira got to live her dream.
Jessica Juarez, Elvira's mom said, "She basically has always wanted to be a cheerleader and with her disability she can't do it, but there is an awesome lady Alicia Hardin and her daughter is a cheerleader and they were able to put this together today."
Hundreds of people from all over the Panhandle filled the stands to watch Elvira and her cheerleading teammates take the floor.
A thrilled Elvira said, "I was nervous but I'm really glad they all came."
One of her teammates, Abby Summers, says she was nervous too, but more excited than anything.
"She's very spirited, she seems quiet at first but she's very grateful to have us around and she's happy no matter what, and she never lets anything bring her down she just isn't sad ever."
Today, Elvira got to be the cheerleader she has always wanted to be.
"I really liked it and I've never done this before and I've always wanted to be a cheerleader."
Elvira's mom told us her health isn't too good right now, and that's been hard for them, but that an event like today will definitely bring their spirits up.
It truly was the pep rally of a lifetime.
