3,000+ Celebrating Community & CARE
It was truly inspiring to see thousands of community members come together in support of CARE! The incredible turnout was a powerful reminder of how deeply our community understands the importance of CARE’s mission. From grandparents to toddlers, everyone came out to celebrate and had a blast!
Sports fans cheered through more than eight softball tournaments that ran all day, while kids bounced from inflatables to rides, scaled the rock-climbing wall, and played endless arcade games, winning prize after prize! The excitement continued with an incredible auction featuring amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses across the community. The food was another highlight, featuring tables piled high with popcorn, cotton candy, cookies, and hot pretzels, plus an ice cream stand and a sizzling barbecue spread, perfect for a summer day. This year was also the first time we launched an exclusive VIP lounge for our players. Our softball players enjoyed the full VIP experience, with a private space to relax between games, enjoy delicious food, and even unwind with massages. It quickly became the favorite hangout spot of the day!
The event was organized by Abe Saka, Morris Kassis, and Ray Esses, who worked tirelessly for months to make this day so special. A huge thank you goes to event planner Jessica Esses for coordinating every detail so beautifully, Ricky Esses for providing amazing music all day long, and to the many sponsors and volunteers who gave their time, energy, and heart. Over 85 community businesses contributed generously to the event, another testament to how strongly the community stands behind CARE.
Seeing everyone come together on CARE Day meant so much. It wasn’t just a day of fun, it was a beautiful show of support for the families CARE stands behind all year long. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate, volunteer, and share in our mission. It truly was a day filled with joy and the kind of community spirit that makes everything CARE does possible.
