My name is Karen Capel and I am raising money for our friend and fellow tumbling judge Heather Smiley-Deneau.

Life changed forever for Heather and her two young boys when they lost their husband and father, Mike, to a rare and aggressive cancer that took him from them far too soon. What started as back pain turned into a heartbreaking diagnosis—and within weeks, their world was torn apart. His passing has left an immense hole in their hearts and an uncertain road ahead.

Now, as Heather navigates the unimaginable grief of losing her partner in life, she’s also facing the reality of raising two growing boys on her own. This GoFundMe is set up to help secure a future for her children—ensuring they can continue to grow, learn, and build the kind of life their parents dreamed for them.

No donation is too small. Every contribution—whether financial or simply by sharing this page—means the world to Heather and her boys. It’s a way for the Trampoline Gymnastics community to show that we will always come together to support one of our own, and that they are not alone in this tragedy.