There were three seatings, all virtually sold-out, with 450 people attending the 13th annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser at the 91原创 Golf and Banquet centre on Saturday.
It was a chance for some special kids to have their picture taken with Santa, to hear stories told by an elf and to take a ride on a holiday train.
Cora Boecker with the Inclusion 91原创 Society Child Development Services said the popular event gives families of children with extra needs an 鈥渋nclusive breakfast with Santa that offers a safe place.鈥�
Boecker said the event raises between $5,000 to $10,000 each year.
Outside, Keith Drummond of Pacific Trackless Trains was giving rides in a 35-year-old miniature train.
鈥淲e come out here every year to support the kids with special needs,鈥� Drummond said.
He explained the train was found about four years ago abandoned in a barn at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
Built 35 years ago, based on its engine serial number, the train is unique in that it was constructed from scratch to resemble a real steam train, unlike newer versions that use covered-up ride-em lawn mowers and look more like toys.
provides support and services to children with special needs and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
In April of 2017, the 91原创 Association for Community Living and the 91原创 Child Development Centre merged services under the name Inclusion 91原创 Society.
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