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SECRET SANTA PROJECT T he Atlanta Bar Association’s Secret Santa program, led by Dale M. Schwartz (Dale M Schwartz & Associates), has collected over $500,000 over the last 40 years to help the Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services purchase holiday gifts for children in its custody. The program has served hundreds of children in need through the generosity of the Atlanta Bar membership. Here are some profiles of special children who can benefit from a donation to the Secret Santa program this year: Asian language and Culture. Nia is focused on her future and likes to have fun. On Nia’s wish list is an MP3 Player, Tablet and Girly Accessories. • Isaiah is a 2-year-old male who is diagnosed with Down's Syndrome and requires services in the home. He is learning how to walk by using a walker. Isaiah loves attention and affection, and loves to laugh and play. Isaiah’s wish list includes: Mega Blocks Building Bag, Gas N’ Go Mower and a Mr. Potato Head. • Thomas is a 6-year-old male who is very shy and enjoys playing with Hot Wheel Cars. His personality blossoms when he is playing with those cars! His favorite TV show Standing – The Honorable T. Jackson i s S p o n g e B o b Bedford Jr. (Superior Court of Fulton Square Pants and County); Seated – Dale M. Schwartz his favorite movie (Dale M Schwartz & Associates) is "Cars." Thomas' wish list includes: Hot Wheel 20 Car Gift Pack, Thomas and Friends Misty Island and a SpongeBob Laptop. • Kezona is an 8-year-old female who is in Special Education for hearing loss and speech delay. She has improved tremendously through therapy provided to the family. Kezona is a very social child and loves playing with her siblings and reading to them. This Christmas, Kezona would like to receive A Barbie Sing-Along CD Player, Hanna Montana Items, and a Bratz Doll FM Cruiser. • Leandria is a 17-year-old female who has a medical condition that restricts her development and mobility. She loves to play on the floor with her siblings. Leandria enjoys humming and listening to music and would like to receive a Touch Screen Learner, Light Up Pillow Pet and Portable DVD Player w/movies. • Nia is a 15-year-old female who is very active in school. She takes advance classes and has joined the Debate Team. Nia is preparing to go to college to study Economics and East Making a tax deductible contribution of any size to this charitable program will help make this holiday season a brighter one for these children and many others like them. Be on the lookout for a Secret Santa donation request letter soon! 2013 atlanta santa project The 2013 Atlanta Santa Project is fast approaching! Dust off your Santa suits and elf attire and prepare to spread holiday cheer to thousands of Atlanta area adults and children. Donations In the giving spirit of the holiday, we would greatly appreciate any donations to the Atlanta Santa Project. Your donation will help with the purchase of film and continue the invaluable tradition of providing a keepsake photograph to all those we visit. Make checks payable to the Atlanta Bar Foundation with a note designating the funds for the Atlanta Santa Project. Questions Contact Elf Mariana Pannell at [phone] or [email protected] 12 THE ATLANTA LAWYER November 2013 The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association