Who are you cheering for? | Cameron Hughes | TEDxUNYP

Cameron Hughes's talk delves into the power and transformative role of cheer or enthusiasm in both sports and everyday life. His years of professional cheering have helped him develop a deeper understanding of the positive impact cheer can have on the world at large. Cameron shares his journey of bringing joy and energy to crowds worldwide, emphasizing the significance of cheering and positive engagement. His insights reveal how simple acts of encouragement can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Cameron Hughes has ignited crowds at sporting events across the globe. The only professional sports entertainer of his kind in the world, Cameron has performed at over 1,500 events including 2 Olympic Games, 5 NBA Finals, 3 Stanley Cup Finals (NHL), and the US Open tennis tournament. His relentless optimism, infectious cheering, and unbridled dancing have delighted and energized unsuspecting crowds, lodging Cameron's indelible spirit in over 30 million people's memory banks – often without anyone even knowing who the man with the famous dance moves really is.

Although Cameron specializes in helping people laugh and let go, the heart of his story is equally about taking risks, challenging social conventions, seeking peak performance, and contributing to a greater purpose. His unorthodox method of connecting and inspiring crowds has been put into action not only at the world's largest sporting events but also at corporate events for some of the world's most renowned companies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx