Santa arrives for Jingle Bell 5K
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Santa arrives to the cheers from the children and adults in attendance at Laishley Park Friday at the Jingle Bell 5K Run, Plus One Mile Walk & Tot-To-Trot Chase (2-4 years old) to benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Santa spends some time with Barbara Carley of North Port, who is the vice president, chapter relations for the Arthritis Foundation.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Santa is ready to hear what Alia Magerko, with her mother Karen, wants for Christmas.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Jonathan Magerko, of Punta Gorda, gives a treat to Santa.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
June Suller, of Punta Gorda, is ready to run the 5K.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Santa discusses Kyle Starcher's list of things he wants for Christmas.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
The Jingle Bell 5K Run, Plus One Mile Walk & Tot-to-Trot Chase (2-4 years old) to benefit the Arthritis Foundation was held on Friday at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. There were visits with Santa, entertainment and refreshments. Runners and walkers, as well as the younger tots, hit the pavement to fight arthritis, the nation’s top cause of disability. Santa poses for a group photo with the children who participated in the Tots To Trot Chase, or who just came to see him.
SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN
Adults and children alike enjoyed dancing to the music during the evening.
The Jingle Bell 5K Run, Plus One Mile Walk & Tot-to-Trot Chase (2-4 years old) to benefit the Arthritis Foundation was held on Friday at Laishley Park. There were visits with Santa, as well as entertainment and refreshments. Runners and walkers, as well as the younger tots, hit the pavement to fight arthritis, the nation’s top cause of disability.