I make no excuses for other people, I just present facts and other opinions. The cheer squad not traveling due to a fundraiser isn't a failure. They will gladly accept checks to offset their costs so they don't have to do the fundraiser.
Full disclosure, telling you that it was originally scheduled for a bye week then moved isn't being an apologist it's the truth. I do know current and former members of the squad. Same with most other sports and squads on campus.