Kids Day America draws hundreds to support education, health, safety
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — Hundreds of families on Saturday, May 13, participated in activities and learned about education, health and safety programs from a variety of organizations during the 23rd annual Kids Day America Butler event.
Held at the Butler Farm Show grounds, this year’s event benefited the Butler YMCA’s children’s programs. Money was raised from food sales and raffles of gifts, including several bicycles.
Sponsors had giveaways, nonprofit organizations had displays, volunteer fire departments brought firetrucks and officers from the county sheriff’s office and state police were on hand to speak with visitors.
Children’s Empowerment Awards were presented to three people for their efforts to support children. The awardees were U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th; Jenley Birch, a retired Butler schoolteacher and Kids Day volunteer; and Keith Graham, vice president of advertising for the Butler Eagle.
