Saturday, November 18, 2006

Nonsuch #227 What it is all about




This truly is what it is all about.

KC's Secret Santa revealed
Now, as he fights cancer his message of charity takes root in unexpected places.
By LYNN FRANEY
The Kansas City Star
Tammy Ljungblad | The Kansas City Star

For 26 years, the man Kansas City knows as Secret Santa has freely given away money — $100 bills by the handful — to hundreds of down-on-their-luck folks.

He never has told them who he is. Instead, he has remained anonymous, an unnamed Jackson County businessman thrilled to share the joy of a little extra cash at the holidays.

But things have changed.

He has cancer, and this year is probably the last for a “sleigh ride.”

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4 comments:

Random Musings said...

I read that today too and it made me teary eyed.
This is the reason I volunteer and try to give back.
Life is precious

Mummy said...

aw, this is sad. im pleased he gets such joy from giving like that at xmas

Jonathan said...

I saw an interview with him yesterday or Sunday morning with him. He said the treatment was working very well and that his health has improved greatly.

~ Amanda X&O said...

What a great story about a great man. Thanks for sharing