The party was a great success this year — thank you to all who came and contributed!  The joy and sense of community at the party would not be possible without the involvement of many people. We especially want to thank:
• Members and friends of the Marin Harley Owners Group (HOG), who brought excitement and an extraordinary stash from which Santa's elves found gifts for him to deliver to the dozens of children who came to sit on his lap and share their (sometimes) secret wishes.
• Elliot Karlin and Sue Hunt LeMay, Marin HOG members whose leadership made the Toy Run, and the lunch at the party, possible!
• Golden Gate Harley Davidson dealer principal Peter  sponsor of the Marin Hog and generous donor of a pancake breakfast for all riders before the Toy Run.
• Santa and Mrs. Clause, whose gentle manner, twinkling smile, and understanding of children made the day!
• Marin Humane Society, which generously allowed us to use their facilities again this year, and assured that  dogs would be available to socialize with our guests.
• Dusty Dutton, whose puttet show is always  popular, and was especially appreciated this year when she generously donated her time and talents to Matrix despite an exceptionally busy day!
• Students from Dave Fichman's class at Sonoma High School, who voluntarily spent weekend  hours to help assure the  success of the holiday party.
• And everyone who came, enjoyed, and demonstrated once again the value of community the beauty of all our children!

Check out some of our wonderful photos below. Click on the individual photo to enlarge.