PHOTOS: Santa Speedo Run helps Cure Childhood Cancer
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By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF
ATLANTA -
The way some were dress in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday may have led one to believe that many were rushing to go swimming.
Hundreds dressed up like Santa and in Speedos for some good clean fun and for a great cause. The Atlanta Santa Speedo Run raised money for Cure Childhood Cancer.
The goal was to raise $150,000 this year.
Participants were required to raise at least $250 and wear a Speedo or similar attire. And of course, accessories were encouraged.
For more information on Cure Childhood Cancer visit their website at curechildhoodcancer.org.
Click on picture above to see some of Saturday's run
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