19-04-2025
All proceeds from Egg Hunt going to Cure, Childhood Cancer Association
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some easter egg hunt festivities have already kicked off Friday ahead of the Easter holiday, but there are still plenty of more to come throughout the weekend.
One being A.P. Entreprises Property Services annual east egg hunt. Owner Sean Fico told News 8's Adelisa Badzic that all proceeds raised at the hunt – go to CURE, Childhood Cancer Association.
'The slogan is kids can't fight cancer alone, and everyone has a soft spot for kids, they didn't sign up to get sick… It grabbed my heart strings a long time ago and I was actually on the board for six years; it's something I don't want to let go of,' said Fico.
He also added every year they hope to do better than the last. This year they asked the community for help with donations and prizes, and he said they did not disappoint.
'The list of businesses, local businesses that gave back… I'd need 30 minutes to tell you everybody who donated. Some donations are raffle prizes, gifts from TVs to entertainment packages and so much more.'
He noted there will be thousands of stuffed eggs scattered throughout the area for kids (12 and under,) along with crafts, face painting and even visits with the Easter bunny.
Tickets are $5 a person. There will be food trucks as well as the Ontario Fire Department cooking in their food trailer.
The event kicks off April 19 at 12 p.m. and runs until 3 p.m. at the Lakefront Lodge in Webster Park.
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