Slide Show: Lake Catholic Hosts 21st Annual Holiday Fair for Broadmoor School Students

For Lake Catholic students Erin Radigan, Kara Oster and Daniel Miljak, it's all about making Christmas a special time of year for Broadmoor children.

They were among 200 Lake Catholic seniors and juniors who participated in the school 21st annual Holiday Fair Friday for 130 Broadmoor school students. Lake Catholic students provided assistance to Broadmoor students with games, crafts and other fun activities.

"This is a lot of fun for the kids and it gives them something different to do for the holidays," said Erin Radigan, a Lake Catholic senior who participated in last year's event. "It's a little bit different working with the special needs kids but all you need is a little bit more patience."

"It's really nice to see the kids smiling and having a fun day like this," said Lake Catholic Junior Kara Oster. "I think they enjoy interacting with us."

For Mom Carolyn Brandais, she appreciates Lake Catholic making the holiday season special not just for her child but for all Broadmoor students.

Beth Falkner-Brown, director of public relations and volunteer sevices for the Lake County Board of Development Disabilities/Deepwood, said the "Holiday Fair has become an awe-inspiring tradition that gives an opportunity for the students from both schools to share in the magic of the holiday while building special bonds."

Broadmoor School is the educational facility for the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood. The school regularly participates many activities with other schools as a way to advance public awareness and to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to become valued and contributing members of their chosen communities.