Jessie Games 2017

We would like to extend a big thank you to all who made the fourth annual
Jessie Games a huge success!

Over 200 new and familiar faces joined us at our new venue, Central
Catholic High School, to celebrate the Jessie Games. Thanks to our
generous sponsors, donors and participants, we raised nearly $30,000,
which will be used to help children in need through Catholic Charities’
programs.

Once again we were blessed with beautiful weather. The sun was out with a
gentle breeze as friendships were formed through games of kickball, water
balloon tosses and laughter.

The Pirates Pierogies raced with the kids (and were occasionally chased
by them). They posed for photos, gave high-fives and showed off a few
dance moves.

Volunteers got soaked in the dunk tank as onlookers cheered. Kids danced
in front of the DJ. Pirates, princesses and animals of all kinds emerged
from the face-painting table. Kids made bracelets and tested their skills
putting, racing pigs, knocking down stuffed cats and sending frogs into a
pond. They snacked on snow cones and popcorn, played bingo and relaxed
under the big tent.

Many gathered at the Jessie Stones booth, where Jessie Stones and jewelry
were sold, along with paintings of Ireland’s Croagh Patrick.
The day closed with a picnic of hamburgers and hot dogs, apples, chips and
homemade cookies. Many went home with tickets for ice cream,
trampoline parks, museums, and the zoo, courtesy of our many generous
donors. As they left, each child received a backpack filled with school
supplies. It was a wonderful day to celebrate, remember and give thanks.