Fisher Alumni, Students Honored by Camp Good Days

Several alumni and students were recently honored at the Camp Good Days and Special Times’ Morning of Gratitude, an annual event that recognizes volunteers for their commitment to the children and families of Camp Good Days.

Tyler Adams ’20, Khari Demos ’17, Shane Gurnee ’12, Chris Keyes ’10, ’20 (MBA), Kyle Link ’21, Nathan Nigolian ’15, Jordyn Poole ’20, Allison Smith ’19, Emily Trotman ’21, ’24 (MBA), and Grayce Trimboli ’25 were presented with Teddi Awards, an award named after Teddi Mervis, the inspiration for and daughter of Camp Good Days’ founder, Gary Mervis. The award is presented to those who have gone above and beyond throughout the past year in fulfillment of the mission of Camp Good Days.

All of the alumni were honored for their service as members of the newly comprised Associate Board for Camp Good Days in addition to their extended volunteerism:

• Adams also participated in the Tournament of Love and volunteered at the Annual Wine & Spirits Auction Gala and the Courage Bowl.
• Demos volunteered at Kazoo Fest, helping to raise vital funds during one of Camp’s most important year-end initiatives.
• Gurnee has been a dedicated volunteer at Camp Good Days for many years, and has consistently volunteered at key events, including the Wine Competition and the Wine & Spirits Auction Gala.
• Keyes has been a dedicated supporter of Camp Good Days for over two decades. His journey with Camp began when he served as the Teddi Chair during his undergraduate education. Since then, he has remained deeply involved, volunteering at various events, helping to establish the Associate Board, and continuing to serve as the staff advisor for the Teddi Dance for Love committee.
• Link, who was also a camper during his childhood, has been a dedicated member of the Camp Good Days Associate Board, and volunteers in various capacities during the year.
• Nigolian participated in the Tournament of Love, volunteered at the Wine & Spirits Auction Gala, and played in the X-Golf fundraiser that benefited Camp.
• Poole’s journey with Camp also began as a camper, then a CIT. She continues to volunteer year after year. This past summer, she gave her time to every single program and also volunteers at year-round programs in both Rochester and Buffalo.
• Smith has been an instrumental member of the Camp Good Days Associate Board as a co-chair, and volunteered at both the Wine & Spirits Auction Gala and the Courage Bowl. She also went a step further by organizing and bringing a volunteer work group to Camp, helping with important projects that keep the spaces ready for campers.
• Trotman has been a valued member of the Camp Good Days Associate Board, and has generously lent her time and support to the Wine & Spirits Auction Gala in past years, helping behind the scenes to make the evening special for everyone involved. As a senior at Fisher, she served as the Teddi Chair.
• Trimboli, who graduates this May, has been involved with the Teddi Dance for Love throughout her time at Fisher, most recently serving as chair of Teddi 43. The event raised more than $100,000 to benefit Camp Good Days. She also volunteered at the 2024 Auction Gala, the Camp holiday party, and joined the organization on the Florida trip that the Teddi Dance supports each year. Finally, she coordinated Fisher students to volunteer at the 2024 Courage Bowl