Elkhart firefighters host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 1
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Eight-year-old Madison Hankins, right, holds steady as Central freshman Cleo Cochrane finishes painting a snowman no her face at the 20th annual Breakfast With Santa event at the Central Fire Station in Elkhart Saturday, December 3, 2011. The event brought hundreds to the fire station where they could eat breakfast and get a photo taken with Santa Claus, as well as other children's activities. (Truth Photo By Jennifer Shephard) ¬ ¬ ¬

Santa Claus, a.k.a. Ray Collins waves to everyone after arriving at the 20th annual Breakfast With Santa event at the Central Fire Station by sliding down the fire pole Saturday, December 3, 2011. The Elkhart event brought hundreds to the fire station where they could eat breakfast and get a photo taken with Santa Claus, as well as other children's activities. (Truth Photo By Jennifer Shephard) ¬ ¬ ¬



Santa Claus, a.k.a. Ray Collins poses for a photo with two-year-old Lily Davis at the 20th annual Breakfast With Santa event at the Central Fire Station in Elkhart Saturday, December 3, 2011. The event brought hundreds to the fire station where they could eat breakfast and get a photo taken with Santa Claus, as well as other children's activities. (Truth Photo By Jennifer Shephard) ¬ ¬ ¬


The breakfast is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Central Fire Station, 500 East St.
Admission for children 12 and under is a donation of a non-perishable food item. All others are asked to donate $2.
“Breakfast with Santa” has grown in scope every year and organizers are expecting record attendance again this year.
Breakfast with Santa provides each child with a pancake and sausage breakfast, a small gift bag that includes a toy, candy, and a gift card. Winter gloves and hats and a picture with Santa are also provided.
“Breakfast with Santa” is a fundraiser for Child And Parent Services (CAPS) and Memorial Children’s Hospital and oncology unit. Money will be earmarked for children from Elkhart County.












