For the last 20 years, Capn Ron, owner of Scuba Shack in Oklahoma City, has been coming to Cozumel to spread Christmas cheer. The Santa Claus look-alike supports various worthy causes on the island including the C.A.M. school. He also plays Santa for Kelley’s Sports Bar annual Christmas party for underprivileged children. Island residents and visitors donate money and gifts so that each attendee receives a Christmas meal, a toy and a new pair of shoes. The party this year is on the 21st of December at 2:00 at Kelley’s, located just north of the downtown zocalo.
When not underwater, Capn Ron and his elves visit parties at La Hatch, Wet Wendy’s and Papa Hogs, where he’s dove for the last 20 years. If you have a worthy cause, and would like Santa, Mrs. Claus and the merry elves to make the party a little brighter, contact Margaret at Papa Hogs. Capn Ron will be on island from December 13 – 23rd.
For more information on how to sponsor a child for Kelley’s annual Christmas party or to help out, contact Gene on his facebook page.
This story originally appeared in the weekly Cozumel 4 You NEWS – the island’s number one source of positive information about our island! Be sure and subscribe to the weekly NEWS to find out all the island events! You can find the link on the bottom of our home page.
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