Photos from the 2008 Secret Santa Sleigh Rides.

Charlotte Secret Santas get ready for their Sleigh Ride.

Secret Santa encourages students at the DeLasalle Academy after giving them each $50 in return for their promise to pass the kindness on.

Jackson County Secret Santa extends his random act of kindness in Larry Stewart's old back yard.

Charlotte lady surprised to receive $100 from Secret Santa.

Phoenix Police Officer helps Secret Santa spread joy. 

Detroit Secret Santa hands money to a very appreciative lady.

Doing her laundry in a neighborhood laundry this lady is both shocked and surprised at the generosity of Secret Santa.  

National

2008 was a busy year for Secret Santa. It was a year of economic downturn and for many a year of serious economic loss. It was also a year where Secret Santa stepped forward to demonstrate random acts of kindness and by example encourage others to do the same. National media continues to cover the many stories of lives touched and the commitment of Secret Santa Leaders to expand the legacy and tradition of Secret Santa in every state. The following are news accounts of Secret Santa Leader "Sleigh Rides" and their touching stories.

CBS Tonight News 

Missouri

Kansas City Secret Santa tradition grows and legacy spreads.

KMBC video and news history of Larry Stewart and new Secret Santas in action.  

Larry Stewart's Secret Santa tradition lives on in Kansas City.

A Secret Santa emerges in Sedalia, MO.

Sedalia Secret Santa comes forward.   

Jackson County's Secret Santa keeps legacy alive.

Independence Examiner News Coverage  

St. Louis gets its own new Secret Santa.

Associated Press Coverage    

Secret Santa visits St. Louis.

Kansas

Secret Santa Spreads Tradition to Kansas.

Kansas City Star.Com News

North Carolina

Charlotte Secret Santas bring much joy and many blessings.   

Arizona  

Phoenix Secret Santa Sleigh Rides touches many lives.

Arizona Republic News Coverage

Michigan

Detroit begins its Secret Santa tradition.

California

Old and new Secret Santas carry Larry Stewart's legacy on in California.

 KEYT 3 News Coverage Santa Barbara