22 Western New York Students Earn Free Entry to Jim Kelly Football Camp
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — In celebration of youth, wellness, and community spirit, Univera Healthcare honored 22 local students with a special send-off to the 2025 Jim Kelly Football Camp— completely free of charge.
Univera Healthcare celebrated 22 local students selected to attend the 2025 Jim Kelly Football Camp free of charge during a special event at its Williamsville headquarters. Honorees were chosen for their commitment to healthy living and active lifestyles, each receiving a custom Univera jersey autographed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. Pictured (L to R): Travis Beswick, Lockport City Schools; Aiden Ruch, Pinehurst Elementary; Yoandri Aponte Vega, Buffalo Academy of Science; Nyah Halliday, Buffalo Academy of Science 2 Elementary School; Henry Weigel, East Aurora Middle School; Sophia Ahmed, Global Concepts Charter School; Kyere Harrison, Elmwood Village Charter School; Kristen Harper, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School and Paul Valley, vice president of sales at Univera Healthcare.
Held at Univera’s Williamsville headquarters, the event recognized students who have shown a strong commitment to healthy living and active lifestyles. The surprise announcement and celebration brought smiles, cheers, and even a few happy tears as families and community leaders gathered to applaud the students’ achievements.
“This is more than just a camp—it’s a chance for these young athletes to grow, connect, and be inspired,” said Paul Valley, President of Univera Healthcare.
Aiden Ruch, a student at Pinehurst Elementary School, was among 22 local students awarded free admission to the 2025 Jim Kelly Football Camp, thanks to a raffle hosted by Univera Healthcare. The raffle celebrated Univera’s ongoing partnership with the camp and its commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles among youth. Ruch received a life-sized admission ticket during a recognition event held at Univera Healthcare’s Williamsville headquarters. He was joined by Paul Valley, vice president of sales at Univera Healthcare, who congratulated the winners and emphasized the importance of encouraging wellness and physical activity in the community.
This initiative is part of Univera’s broader mission to invest in the well-being of Western New York’s youth and to create meaningful partnerships that make a lasting impact.
“This collaboration is a great example of what’s possible when schools, community organizations, local sports teams, and health plans come together,” Paul added. “By supporting programs like this, we’re not only encouraging physical activity—we’re investing in the well-being and future of young athletes across Western New York.”
During the celebration, each student received a custom Univera Healthcare jersey autographed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. The event also featured refreshments and a photo opportunity with a life-sized ticket to the camp.
The students were selected at random from entries submitted at their schools, which included:
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
East Aurora Union Free School District
Global Concepts Charter School
Lake Shore Central School District
Eden Central School District
Frontier Central School District
Elmwood Village Charter School
Pioneer Central Schools
Lockport City School District