More than 50 years ago, the Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Buffalo News were the original sponsors of Cradle Beach, a camp in Angola on the lakeshore for kids, who due to handicap or economic situation, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Buffalo Rotary has been active with the camp and has been putting on Sunshine Days for years. Due to COVID, that activity stopped for two years, but Rotary was back this year on July 13 to host a carnival for the kids. More than 15 Rotarians from the club helped run games, provided snacks, led pony rides, a dunk tank and more. The carnival was preceded by a great picnic for the volunteers at this beautiful setting.
Club members Mike Karat, and his father, Jack, are the champions of our Sunshine Days, with help from Dave Knauss and many others. It is heartwarming to see the kids’ faces when they ride a horse for the first time, or how excited they are for the cotton candy and snow cones. Once again, the club put on a wonderful party for kids who had a blast thanks to its efforts. It was truly gratifying for everyone involved.