Joy as Santa visits UCPA
Great fun was had at UCPA when Father Christmas came to pay a visit.
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JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – The United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) hosted their annual Christmas party on November 31 at their school in Townsview.
![SAY CHEESE: Left: A resident at UCPA, Shawn van der Merwe with Des also known at UCPA as Father Christmas and Santa's elf.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2014/12/50ccgeneralucpazh2_96986-423x317.jpg)
Left: A resident at UCPA, Shawn van der Merwe with Des also known at UCPA as Father Christmas and Santa’s elf.
Residents of (UCPA) couldn’t contain their excitement as Santa Claus pulled up in a snazzy sports car, bearing Christmas cheer and presents for his biggest fans.
![Popular Afrikaans pop singer Guillaume joined in the festivities and entertained the crowd with his beautiful voice.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2014/12/50-cc-general-upca-3-Custom-423x239.jpg)
Popular South African pop artist Guillaume was at the party, where he joined the crowd in singing Christmas carols.
UCPA Executive Director Marie van der Berg thanked all the people involved in the Christmas party. “To all our friends and family for taking the time to join us; Guillaume for always being reliable and the fantastic entertainment over the last couple of years. Sunelle and her team from Christopher Consulting for lunch for the residents, Des for being the best Father Christmas and always being available. CPS Promotions for decorations, Tombake for snacks, Ben for Father Christmas’s car and snacks. Awie for foodstuffs, Katy for face painting, Platters from Market Caterers, presents from Mondeor High School and Marist Brothers Linmeyer.”