Janell Hinkebein, Jackson Noon Optimist Club president, left, presents Student Santas founder Jennifer Icaza-Gast with a check to help families in need for Christmas. To date, Student Santas has helped more than 35,000 children all over Missouri and surrounding states.Submitted by Jennifer Icaza-Gast
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