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CDCR COs and staff bring Christmas spirit to children with special needs

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North Kern State CO Brian Nelson distributed gifts to children with special needs.

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By Greg Friese

NORCO, Calif. — COs and staff from the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) volunteered their time and money to make sure breakfast with Santa happened for a school that serves children with special needs.

Warden Pratt and other volunteers served breakfast to 68 severely handicapped students who attend Victress Bower School, according to a CDCR announcement. CRC staff raised $8,500 for the event and to fund a new playground.

The school principal was grateful for the help and Pratt promised annual assistance with breakfast with Santa and to be ready for CRC volunteers next year.

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California Rehabilitation Center staff volunteered to make sure Victress Bower School students got a visit and gift from Santa.

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“Now that CRC is involved, these special children haven’t seen anything yet,” Warden Pratt said.

CDCR volunteers also dressed as Santa and supported other events around the state.

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Sgt. Manuel Correia (ret.) volunteered as Santa for the students with special needs at RFK High School.

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