Gary Mervis

Every year, when the Teddi Dance for Love comes around, I find myself looking forward to it more than I probably realize at first. I’ve been blessed to be part of this event for many years now, and no matter how many times I attend, it never feels routine. The week always begins with the Beary Brunch, which really serves as the kickoff for everything that follows. It’s a meaningful morning that gives us a chance to come together with the everyone that has a part in making this event happen...

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...