Firefighters "Make a Child Smile" in Holiday Tradition
Photo Courtesy of: Katie Orloff
Colton firefighters, community volunteers, Santa Claus and 50 Colton Joint Unified School District elementary students gather for a group photo during the 2014 Make a Child Smile event.
Photo Courtesy of: Katie Orloff
Santa Claus listens to what one Colton Joint Unified School District student has asked to receive for Christmas.
Photo Courtesy of: Katie Orloff
Colton firefighter paramedic David Martinez helps students select the toys they wanted to purchase on their shopping spree.
Photo Courtesy of: Katie Orloff
Colton paramedic Capt. Tom De Bellis helps a student choose from a selection of toys during the Make a Child Smile event on Dec. 12.
December 30, 2014 at 11:22am. Views: 82
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