Thursday, December 18, 2008

Lawrenceville Kiwanis Christmas Kids


For over 10 years now I've had the joy of serving as the official photographer for the Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club's Christmas Kids Party. This local service club has made a difference in the joy of Christmas for local children for many years. With the help of folks like you the club has been able to provide presents as well as a party for over 300 local children. With the challenging economic times we're in we had no clue how the public might respond this year as the children's wish lists were distributed (these are children involved with Gwinnett DCFS). Folks amazed us - I think this year we had more gifts - including bicycles - than ever before. I guess that hard times make us appreciate what we have and encourage us to be more aware and giving with those around us with real needs. Thanks to everyone who contributed - we gave each child a sack full of Christmas presents, a party and a picture from a visit with Santa. Here I am with Santa during a break in the photography. Among the Kiwanians present were 5 Judges from various courts in Gwinnett County. We took advantage of a great opportunity to make this pic of Santa with Judges Greene, Washburn, Mock, Hutchinson and Clarke.
Hope you all have a great Christmas - I know a lot of kids that are thanks to you!

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