Christmas party brings good cheer to center's kids

A lively Christmas party for more than 300 exceptional childrenbrightened the University of Illinois' President's Lounge recently.

The Center for Craniofacial Anomalies held its third annualholiday celebration for members of the medical staff, patients of thecenter, their families and friends.

Since 1949, the center has been providing medical andpsychological treatment to children who have deformities at birth,from disease or severe accidents.

This year's party saw guests enjoying a family of costumedclowns, Dinky the Giant Elf, and Santa Claus - in person!

The kids sang carols, played games, had their faces painted byartists, made Christmas …