With the help of law enforcement, Secret Santa Sleigh Rides find the right people and travel safely. Here a Phoenix, AZ, Police Officer helps pass on a random act of kindness.

ELF and major league baseball player Luis Gonzalez gets his picture taken after helping a mom and her son.

ELF and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus helps a lady at a thrift store in San Diego, CA.

Lue Feika hugged her Secret Santa (a retired federal law enforcement officer) after receiving a gift of money in Charlotte, NC, on Friday. Feika, a nurse who cares for the poor said she would divide the money among her patients. 

Two Secret Santas in Kansas City help a displaced mom and her family, who despite their dire circumstances were also taking care of two homeless teenagers.

After giving hundreds of dollars to a few women at a Hope House, MaryJo Sutter, left, from Phoenix, AZ, embraces the women Tuesday afternoon. Sutter flew into Kansas City to participate as a Secret Santa after hearing about the late Larry Stewart and his passion to change people's lives through giving.

Secret Santa Sleigh Rides 

PHOENIX, AZ.  December 4, 2007

With the assistance of the Phoenix Police Department, Secret Santa's first Sleigh Ride of the year was a great success. A new Phoenix Secret Santa along with both experienced and new Elves brought joy and hope to those less fortunate. The following are links to media coverage of Secret Santa's first 2007 Sleigh Ride.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/1205santa1205.html#comments

http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/commphotos/show.php?colid=3823&slide_nbr=1&HTTP_REFERER=http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/1205santa1205.html

http://www.azcentral.com/phpAPP/multimedia/flash.php?path=rtmp://azcentral.com/news/1204santa5pm&HTTP_REFERER=http://www.azcentral.com/12news/

SAN DIEGO, CA.  December 5, 2007

With the assistance of the San Diego County Sheriffs Department and the San Diego Police Department, Secret Santa and his loyal Elves covered a lot of territory and spread hope and joy to those less fortunate, to include victims of San Diego's devastating fire. 

http://www.sdranchcoastnews.com/CMV Pages/CMV_FT4.html

CHARLOTTE, NC.  December 14, 2007

With tremendous assistance from the Charlotte Police Department, five Secret Santas (three from other cities) and ten Elves spent over seven hours moving from one location to the next, sharing their blessings and giving hope. From schools, thrift stores, street corners, laundromats, bus depots and a home for unwed mothers, the Charlotte Secret Santa Sleigh Ride moved with mechanized precision. Charlotte is a beautiful city with gracious people and now two new Secret Santas and several Elves will keep the spirit of Secret Santa alive in Charlotte for years to come.

http://www.charlotte.com/thegift/

http://videos.charlotte.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1601436

There was a lot happening in Larry Stewart's home town. Accompanied by the Jackson County Sheriff Department, KCMO Fire Department and the FBI, four Secret Santas and teams of Elves spread thier random acts of kindness through out Kansas City, Independence and Kansas City Kansas. Below are news reports of their activities:

http://www.examiner.net/stories/122207/new_174025786.shtml

http://www.kmbc.com/video/14886376/index.html

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/409615.html

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/409608.html

http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1606453&f=mokas

http://www.kansascity.com/static/images/secretsanta_gallery_121807/

The Legacy of Secret Santa Builds In Other Cities 

http://www.kmbc.com/video/14876470/index.html

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HolidayTheme/story?id=4044992&page=1

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/14/assignment_america/main3621324.shtml?source=RSSattr=U.S._3621324

A note from Secret Santa . . .