Did Santa Trade Rudolf for a Heli???

This holiday season marks the return of CAPS Adopt-a-Kid Christmas Fiesta to the local Norton Community of San Bernardino. Over 200 LLU students and church volunteers paired up with 202 youth ages 1-17 years old, to celebrate Christmas and the spirit of giving. These youth participate annually in student-led programs at SACHS Norton’s La Escuelita, ie tutoring, CKC Music, Kids ROCK. The program included a skit about the meaning of Christmas, as well as first-time ever performance from the youth strings ensemble of CKC Music. Then the pairs explored Santa’s Workshops, sang Christmas carols, played games and celebrated Santa’s arrival via Mercy Air Helicopter! Once Santa arrived, each child received a gift, and eagerly ran to show their parents. This event was unique in it’s collaborative success combining talents and resources from LLU students/staff, numerous local churches of a variety of faiths, the local families, as well as community partners such as SACHS Norton Clinic and Mercy Air. Approximately 500 people came together to create a day these children will never forget, and our gratitude to each and everyone is boundless. Thank you!