ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Camp Good Days held its annual "Morning of Gratitude" at the Woodcliff Hotel in Fairport, Saturday. The event celebrates volunteers for their contribution to the organization's mission to support families and children impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Camp Go od Days is a non-for-profit organization that began in Rochester, New York in 1979. The organization is known for hosting summer camps and other year-round experiences and activities for children, adults, and families whose lives are impacted by such diagnoses. Fans line up for Record Store Day 2025 Through the work of volunteers, they have provided resources and programming to serve over 1,000 children each year in the Western New York and Upstate region. "This is probably one of the most special things that we do each year because it's opportunity for us to say thank you to all those people who give so much of themselves to make all that we do possible," Gary Mervis, the founder of Camp Good Days said. "I tell people all the time, I'm just a pretty face they do all the work." The Morning of Gratitude featured award presentations to recognize "selfless" and "dedicated" volunteers who have made a significant impact in the lives of the community they serve. ...read more read less