McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, AZ
It is designed to honor and provide a fun day for special needs children and their families. It is totally free for the kids and their families -- admission, the rides, the fair and the food. The event provides free train and carousel rides, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and beverages for all. In addition there are appearances by Ronald McDonald, the Cardinal's Big Red and cheerleaders, Suns Gorilla, Coyotes Howler, Liberty Wildlife, Boy Scouts, Scottsdale Police K-9 Unit, Scottsdale Fire Department and Diesel Media. The Service Learning students set up booths with games and face painting which adds to the fun and enjoyment by all. Food and beverages are donated by Albertson's, Bars-S, Frito-Lay, Bluebell Ice Cream, Reddy Ice, and Gatorade. Baseball hats and sunscreen are donated by BHHS Legacy Foundation and Shade Foundation respectively. Last year set an attendance of approximately 3,000 and we were blessed with perfect weather. Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club is assisted by approximately 150 Service Learning students from the five high schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District, Raising Special Kids, El Puente Rotary Club, and the Red-Nose Interact Club from Saguaro High School. The event is funded through a golf tournament and raffle sponsored by Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary at Foxfire at Scottsdale Country Club.
