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Public Invited To Annual 'Santa Stroll' In South OC

The event takes place at Santa Margarita Catholic High School and benefits kids who are fighting against cancer.

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The season of giving back is upon us, Rancho Santa Margarita, and residents can make a difference this Dec. 10 at the annual Santa Stroll.
The season of giving back is upon us, Rancho Santa Margarita, and residents can make a difference this Dec. 10 at the annual Santa Stroll. (Jessie Rees Foundation Courtesy Photo)

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — The season of giving back is upon us, Rancho Santa Margarita, and residents can make a difference this Dec. 10 at the annual Santa Stroll.

The event is held by the Jessie Rees Foundation and is designed to raise awareness and funds for kids fighting cancer.

At the event, hundreds of community members and special VIP guests will gather in honor of Rancho Santa Margarita resident Jessie Rees, who lost her battle to cancer in 2011. Residents will stroll for 46 minutes to honor the 46 kids a day who are given a positive cancer diagnosis.

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Orange County residents can register for the event of donate to the Jessie Rees Foundation by visiting the nonprofit's website.

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