{"id":76378,"date":"2026-06-21T23:13:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=76378"},"modified":"2026-06-22T00:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:00:29","slug":"genesee-county-abate-holds-2nd-annual-kids-day-event-on-saturday-presents-check-to-genesee-county-emergency-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/21\/genesee-county-abate-holds-2nd-annual-kids-day-event-on-saturday-presents-check-to-genesee-county-emergency-management\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/ABATE holds 2nd Annual Kids Day event on Saturday, presents check to Genesee County Emergency Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photos and story by Julie Carasone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. hosted its Second Annual Kids Day, bringing families together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Children enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the event, including Big Wheel races, a coloring contest, face painting, temporary tattoos, a bus tour, information from Fidelis Care Health Insurance, and Kid ID services provided by the Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The idea for Kids Day came from one of A.B.A.T.E.\u2019s members last year. \u201cOne of our members said there\u2019s really nothing for kids to do nowadays,\u201d said A.B.A.T.E. President Eric Morton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy don\u2019t we come up with an event for the kids where the parents don\u2019t have to pay, and the kids can just be kids for the day? We all thought it was a great idea, and Kids Day was born.\u201d The event has quickly become a favorite tradition, providing a free day of activities and entertainment for local families. In addition to Kids Day, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. hosts a Fall Fest each year featuring pumpkin decorating, trunk-or-treating, and a costume contest, all at no cost to participating families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genesee County ABATE presents a check for $876 to Director of Emergency Management Tim Yeager on Saturday at the 2nd Annual Kids Day held at Stan’s Harley Davidson on West Saile Drive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The day was also an opportunity for Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. to present a donation of $876 to the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management. Present for the donation were James O\u2019Callaghan and Director Timothy Yeager of the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management, along with representatives from Genesee County A.B.A.T.E., including Jeff Houseknecht, Treasurer; Cristie Lamb, Road Captain; and Eric Morton, President. According to Morton, the funds were raised during the Fallen Heroes Ride held on June 13. The ride was organized to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving their communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe ride visited every fire department in Genesee County,\u201d Morton said. \u201cWhat started as a way to honor fallen heroes turned into an opportunity to raise funds for the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The donation of $876 will be used by the Office of Emergency Management to support emergency preparedness and response efforts throughout Genesee County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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     Morton estimates that through rides and fundraising events, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. has donated more than $10,000 during its first two years. Beyond financial contributions, the organization has remained active in supporting local families and community initiatives. Over the past two years, members have adopted two Genesee County families during the Christmas season, organized a Giving Tree at Stan\u2019s Harley-Davidson, and participated in the annual Stuff the Cruiser event. These efforts, combined with community events such as Kids Day and Fall Fest, reflect A.B.A.T.E.\u2019s commitment to giving back and strengthening the communities it serves. Through its volunteer efforts, charitable giving, and family-focused events, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. continues to make a positive impact across Genesee County while creating opportunities for families to come together and enjoy meaningful experiences at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Genesee County A.B.A.T.E., visit their Facebook group <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos and story by Julie Carasone Today, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. hosted its Second Annual Kids Day, bringing families together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Children enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the event, including Big Wheel races, a coloring contest, face painting, temporary tattoos, a \u2026<\/p>\n

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