Athens Santa Claus survives cancer diagnosis

Name: Athens Santa Claus survives cancer diagnosis
Uploaded: 2023-12-11T22:48:00Z
Duration: 4 min 18 s
Description: For years, Jonathan Byrd has been told he looks a lot like Santa Claus. About 20 years ago, the Oconee County father and grandfather began serving as "Santa Claus" to hundreds of children, and "Santa Paws" to fur babies in the Athens-area. Two years ago, a devastating diagnosis forced Byrd to step away from his favorite role. But it looks like he's ready to get back behind the reins.

For years, Jonathan Byrd has been told he looks a lot like Santa Claus. About 20 years ago, the Oconee County father and grandfather began serving as "Santa Claus" to hundreds of children, and "Santa Paws" to fur babies in the Athens-area. Two years ago, a devastating diagnosis forced Byrd to step away from his favorite role. But it looks like he's ready to get back behind the reins.

Posted December 11, 2023 5:48pm EST