Gary Mervis

Kicking off the new year with our Annual Florida Fun Fest is something I always look forward to. Each year, Camp Good Days brings a group of campers to Orlando for a week filled with sunshine, laughter, and experiences that allow them to simply be kids. It’s a trip that serves as a powerful reminder of why creating these moments matters so much.   For many of our campers, life has required them to grow up far too quickly. Florida Fun Fest offers a break from that reality and gives them the...

During my years of coaching football at St. John Fisher University, I had the opportunity to work with many great young men. One of the goals of our program has always been to help shape our players into good husbands, fathers, and active members of their communities. Every once in a while, a player comes along who leaves a lasting impression on you — not just as an athlete, but as a person. Larry Jay was one of those individuals. He was the kind of young man you knew was going to make a...

As the year begins to wind down and the holiday season approaches, I find myself doing what many of us do at this time of year — taking a step back and reflecting. It’s an opportunity to look back on the months behind us, to appreciate time spent with family and friends, and to recognize the many blessings that shape our lives throughout the year. When I look back on 2025, I’m thankful to say it has been another good year for Camp Good Days. This past week, we gathered for what would be our...