PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Party with a Purpose

Two-year-old Natasha Caro couldn’t wait to meet Santa Claus and ask him for something purple.

Best friends Alessia Dirende, 11, and Madisyn Carner, 10, met when they were both on the Willis Elementary dance team.

Lakewood Ranch resident Lesa Miller enjoyed spending the afternoon with her son Chance, 4, and daughter Grace, 9.

Two-year-old Olivia Miller had a blast swinging on the swings.

Palmetto residents Erin Prosman and her son Trevor, 5, heard about the event through Woodland, The Community Church.