Press release:
This year’s fundraiser in memory of Azriel Butler will feature a variety of children’s activities, chicken BBQ, live music and more.
The “You Are My Sunshine” event is set for Nov. 12 at BW’s Restaurant, 11070 Perry Rd. in Pavilion.
Things get under way at 2 p.m. with kids activities, including a hot chocolate station, coloring contest, turkey decorating, balloon animals and hats. The chicken BBQ (cost is $10) will take place from 4 p.m. until sold out.
“The fundraiser has been a big success the last couple years, and with it moving to BW’s in Pavilion, we are anticipating another great turnout,” said Katie Rumble, who is assisting the family and coordinator Katie Norstrand.
Bands include Audibull, Chris Moore Acoustic, Monkey in a Bottle and Shawn T.
Rumble noted that there will be a number of prize drawings throughout the day and that all proceeds will go directly to the Sunshine Nursery School in Le Roy. Azriel, who died on Dec. 10, 2011, at the age of 3, attended the school.
“The strength shown by the family (mother, Sarah Bell; father, Mason Butler) to continue this benefit each year is breathtaking,” Rumble said. “This really is a celebration of a little girl’s life that ended way too early. She had a contagious smile that just melted everyone’s heart.”
