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Volunteers treat Brownsville School students to afternoons of fun

Posted April 10, 2017 11:00 pm

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A carnival volunteer tries on funny disguises with a Brownsville School student Friday. The Fowler Bonan Foundation, along with help from the Harrisburg Elks Lodge, provided the carnival for Brownsville students.

BROWNSVILLE – Students at Brownsville School got the chance recently to enjoy a spring carnival, plus talk to the Easter Bunny, thanks to some dedicated volunteers.

On Friday, the Fowler Bonan Foundation treated the students to a carnival, complete with fun and games. The carnival, coordinated by Danielle Camp of Harrisburg and staffed by her and other Fowler Bonan Foundation volunteers, got an assist from Harrisburg Elks Lodge members.

About 25-30 total volunteers made the carnival a success, Fowler Bonan Foundation Executive Director Kerry Camp said.

Prior to Friday's carnival, several Harrisburg Elks members escorted the Easter Bunny to Brownsville. Students there got the opportunity to give the Easter Bunny a hug and get a photo taken.

Danielle Camp said the opportunity to provide a fun day for Brownsville students was its own reward.

"This day has been a blessing to me and hopefully several others," she said "Life is beautiful."

A Brownsville student with a service dog and two volunteers.

Fowler Bonan Foundation carnival coordinator Danielle Camp, along with Foundation board member Marsha Hayes of Goreville.

Zane from Grayville with the Easter Bunny.

Lawrence from Norris City with the Easter Bunny, along with Harrisburg Elks Lodge member and Fowler Bonan Foundation Executive Director Kerry Camp.

Max from Carmi with the Easter Bunny.

Jacob from Norris City with the Easter Bunny.

Dylan from Cisne with the Easter Bunny.

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