Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park

Children and others enjoy a visit from Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Children and others enjoy a visit from Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
State Trooper Robert Clymer and Max, 8, talk with Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)State Trooper Robert Clymer and Max, 8, talk with Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

South Whitehall Township police officer Bethany Adams helps Zander, 9, pack wrapped presents in his bag Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)South Whitehall Township police officer Bethany Adams helps Zander, 9, pack wrapped presents in his bag Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Parkland School District Superintendent Mark Madson and state Trooper Chris Yaworski help James, 12, wrap presents for his family Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Parkland School District Superintendent Mark Madson and state Trooper Chris Yaworski help James, 12, wrap presents for his family Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Children and others enjoy a visit from Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Children and others enjoy a visit from Santa Claus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Max, 8, poses with Santa Claus in a selfie booth Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Max, 8, poses with Santa Claus in a selfie booth Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
James, 12, gets a hug from Snoopy on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)James, 12, gets a hug from Snoopy on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Upper Macungie Township officer Nick Morris gives a thumbs-up with Nadia, 7, as they pose for photos in a selfie booth Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Upper Macungie Township officer Nick Morris gives a thumbs-up with Nadia, 7, as they pose for photos in a selfie booth Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, during Heroes for the Holidays, a holiday program at Dorney Park to support local students and area first responders from organizations including South Whitehall Township police, state police, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Upper Macungie Township police, Parkland School District and Parkland Cares. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)