HOUSTON - They are usually entertaining fans here in Houston, but now, the Texans Cheerleaders are performing half way around the world.
“I know that we’re all totally thrilled just to go overseas and say thanks for what you do,” says Sonya, a three-year member of the squad.
Starting on Monday, three groups of ladies will head off to show their support for U.S. troops overseas. That includes Iraq, where Sonya and four others will spend two weeks showing their gratitude for all that those men and women are doing for us here at home.
“I expect excitement,” said Texans Cheerleader rookie Megan. “I think the troops will welcome us and will be happy to see us over there.”
Two other groups will head off Super Bowl weekend to Japan and Honduras, trips that the cheerleaders volunteered for and that the organization is happy to take part in.
“They’re going to remember these girls for the rest of the time they are there and until they are old and grey and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up our season,” said squad director Alto Gray.
And while they are there to show support, picking up a little something for themselves is definitely another goal.
“I really want a kimono,” said second-year member Nicole. “I swear people are asking me for knock-off Louis bags, they’re asking for kimonos so I am just going to have to take an extra suitcase back with me and pay for the shipping.”
