Kids Are Heroes Day

Posted by TeamCharlie on September 8, 2008 under Kids are Heroes | Read the First Comment

This past Saturday was Kids Are Heroes Day at the FSK Mall.  This is something that had been planned since June of this year, and I must say that despite a tropical storm that dumped 5 inches of rain and heavy damaging winds, we had a wonderful turnout and a great time.  Fifteen heroes were honored by five local adult heroes – the ceremony was very touching.  And despite the deluge the heroes raised just over $1000.00 for various charities. It was really wonderful for me to get to meet all the parents and heroes themselves.  One of the highlights was watching all the kids interact with each other – many had not met before this date and they all got along wonderfully.  Many parents (including ourselves) were challenged with the task of keeping their child at the table as their main objective seemed to be to play with the other kids.  That was frustrating for me too, but I secretly liked the fact that they all got along so well.  All in all it was a great success and we must thank Christina Steinbrenner from the FSK Mall so much for all of her hard work.

The five adult heroes that introduced the children were: Bill Derbyshire, Lt. George Thomas, Amy Dockendorf, Jeannine Milyard and Colleen McCarrick.

The fifteen heroes that participated were: Kimani West, Mercy Blouin-Escoto, Anna Lemick, Julia Lemick, Mandy Mossburg, Julie Yankaskas, Courtney Williams, Reagan Joy, Rianna Joy, John Sun, Taylor Garner, Shannon McQuin, Todd McQuin, Amy McQuin and MaryMargaret O’Neill.

On a personal note, I would also like to thank my sisters MaryAnne and Maureen for coming from Florida and Canada, respectively, just to support us.  My cousin Paul and his wife Dale drove through the storm an hour and a half one way just to spend a couple of hours there.  My father-in-law who we lovingly call Pappy also drove an hour and a half from York, PA to be there.  We must not forget my brother Geoff for coming up from Silver Spring in the same horrid weather as well.

What a heartwarming day it was – I am already looking forward to next year.