WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — What started as a fun Halloween tradition has turned into a full-blown haunted attraction and a force for good thanks to a local teen with a love for scares and animals.
For the past several years, William Cooke, a high school student in West Seneca, has transformed his family’s backyard into “The Fright Yard,” a spooky walk-through filled with themed rooms, homemade props, and costumed characters. It draws crowds from across the neighborhood — and all for a good cause.
Three years ago, Will decided to use his haunted yard to help animals in need. He began asking guests for a $1 donation to enter, with 100% of the proceeds going to the SPCA.
“People walk through, have fun, get scared and at the end, we donate to the SPCA,” Will said…