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We All Need a Cheerleader #EddieTheEagle #Giveaway

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Jennifer Donovan is here to share her thoughts on moms and daughters in this sponsored giveaway from 20th Century Fox.

My mother thought I could do anything. I remember her encouraging me to sing a song in the small church service they held in my grandmother’s trailer group at a campout we attended when I was a young teenager. I have what I call a “choir voice.” I can sing on pitch, but I don’t have a solo voice,yet she was convinced it would be beautiful. She was proud of my academic achievements which were solidly above average, but paled in comparison to my top-ranked classmates. I was a teenager, so I dismissed her praise, but I know it contributed to the self-confidence and self-sufficiency that I always possessed, as a teen, into my young-adult years and even now.

I am trying to carry that forward in support of my own daughter. Honestly, it’s hard. It’s hard to support adolescent dreams that haven’t been trampled by the wet blanket of reality. It’s hard to be supportive at all costs and to hold back the critical thoughts or be the voice of truth about natural consequences. My daughter has pursued her dreams of studying to be a professional artist, and while it’s not the most conventional, safe, or lucrative path, I am so proud of the work she put into getting accepted, and her passion has conferred to me. I can’t say that I was her first cheerleader, but I hope she sees me as her biggest support now.

Any movie that stars Hugh Jackman is going to get a second look from me.

Eddie the Eagle is the ultimate underdog story of an athlete who never questioned himself, and a mother who always believed in him.

About the movie

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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.

In theaters February 26.

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Giveaway

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Enter to win a special prize pack from 20th Century Fox:

  • Eddie the Eagle t-shirt
  • a $50 Visa card to go see the movie

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  13. My husband is definitely my biggest cheerleader! He is always so supportive and just wonderful!

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  16. My husband is my biggest cheerleader. He has my back no matter what and he’s always super supportive of my interests.

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  18. My daughter is the biggest one, she just tells it like it is and tries to help everyone to be the best they can.

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  22. After growing up with no cheerleaders and not knowing love, I was blessed with a great adulthood. My daughter, especially, is my biggest cheerleader. I was given the worst childhood so i could appreciate the best when given to me.

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  29. My mom is by far my biggest cheerleader. She has always supported me and encouraged me in everything I do!

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  89. My parents are my biggest cheerleaders! They have always supported me in everything I do, and that support kept me going through college even after having a kid.

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  92. It used to be my mom, but she is passed away, and there is no comparison. But now I would say my sister, it is good to have someone cheering your efforts, and bemoaning with you your belly flops.

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  96. I follow both accounts on Instagram as Angelasnoozy which is different than my username on the giveaway form, but there is no box to leave my Instagram username.

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  99. My amazing parents are my biggest cheerleaders, and have always encouraged and supported me in my life decisions since I was old enough to start making my own decisions. Thank you for the great giveaway!

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  112. Its easy to say “my family” because that includes so many family and friends to me BUT perhaps my biggest cheerleader of them all is my girlfriend.

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  117. My son is my biggest cheerleader. He believes I can do anything, and he always makes me be a better person just by being there.

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  122. My sister is my biggest cheerleader and I’m so grateful to have her. We lost our parents when I was 26 & 27, and my sister was only 5 years older than . So we are each others best friends & cheerleaders. Even now all theses years later. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  138. My biggest cheerleader is my husband. He encourages me to do my best and to get back into shape. He even goes to the gym with me.

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  147. My husband is my biggest cheerleader, I have had many health challenges and he has been by my side through them all.

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  148. My biggest cheerleader has to be my middle daughter Jasmine. She is now a young single mother and she has an idea of what I went through trying to raise my children to be good, productive citizens of the world. 🙂

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  149. My husband. Despite the crazy ideas I’ve had through the years, he always supports me (even those few times that he probably shouldn’t : )

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  151. My biggest cheerleader in my life is definitely my mother. She’s been there for me for everything… I’m not sure what I’d do without her.

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  152. My mom! I was a competitive figure skater growing up and she was always there for me. Now she always knows how to make me smile.

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  164. My wife is my biggest cheerleader. Every time I run a race, whether its a 5K or Marathon, she’s there to push me through the tough parts.

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  166. My aunt was always my biggest cheerleader. She attended concerts, school plays and just about everything I was in when I was in school. Thank you Aunt Helen. I miss you.

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  202. My biggest cheerleader used to be my dad. However, since he has left this world I would have to say my biggest cheerleader is my son. He always knows what to say to keep me motivated.

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  209. My biggest cheerleader is my husband. He supports my endeavors and helps me believe in myself. Thanks.
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  254. My mother is my biggest cheerleader. She has always supported me even when I make bad decisions. She has encouraged me to set my goals higher and supported me when I have been let down and struggled to attain said goals.

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  255. My best friend Andy. She’s always supportive, prays for me and is happy when anything goes my way. She’s an angel.

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  257. My biggest cheerleader has to be my daughter, even though she can’t even talk yet she motivates me to do my best everyday!

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  329. My biggest cheerleader was my husband for 46 years but since he passed away my children are now my
    biggest cheerleaders.

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