The Holiday Spirit was alive at Anna House at our 9th annual holiday event for the backstretch communities of both Belmont and Aqueduct Racetracks.It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the children, their faces reflecting their happiness, began lining up before the 1 PM opening. By the end of the day we had served over more then 400 children at Anna House shopping for their families.

Thanks to the generosity of so many, every child went home with bags and bags of gifts for all members of their families plus a special gift for themselves.



Waiting for the event to begin.



Picking out the gifts with the shopping helpers.



Looking over his gift for his mother.



Santa's elves wrapping and bagging presents for the children.



Going home with their bags of gifts.



Frosty the Snowman was there as well.


Photo credit to BCCA Board Member Teresa Genaro