The Atlanta Lawyer December 2017/January 2018 | Page 11

Each December, the Atlanta Santa Program led by Chief Santa, the Hon. T. Jackson Bedford, Jr., sends Santa and his Elves to visit hospi- tals, shelters, and senior homes during the holiday season to bring joy to many underserved and sick children and adults throughout Atlanta. The happiness of each face as they watch Santa perform magic tricks or pull a special gift from his bag is a reward greater than any Santa or elf could ask. We would like to extend thanks to this year's Atlanta Santa Proj- ect volunteers for contributing to this worthwhile project inclucing Santa Mike Brewster, Santa Chris McFadden, Santa James Byrd, Santa Don Edwards, Santa Brian Johnson, Santa Gary Spencer and Lead Elves Rob Wellon, Eileen Thomas, Kathleen Layton, Mike St. Amand, Monique McDowell, and Dawn de Klerk. In addition, numerous other members serve, many visiting the same place each year. Though there are too many volunteers to list, it is the dedication of each individual as well as the collec- tive group that allows the Atlanta Santa Project to continue making dreams come true. ▪ The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 11