Tranese Lewis of Independence hugged Jackson County Sheriff Mike Sharp after he handed her a $100 bill at the Community Services League in Independence Thursday. Sharp was acting on behalf of Kansas City's Secret Santa who was giving money to those in need Thursday. MIKE RANSDELL/The Kansas City Star_121610
Christy Schrunk, of Independence, was moved to tears by the gesture of Kansas City's Secret Santa, who gave her enough money for her children to have a nice Christmas this year. MIKE RANSDELL/The Kansas City Star_121610
Steve Cupp of Independence was out collecting cans Thursday when Kansas City's Secret Santa approached him and handed him and his daughter each a $100 bill. MIKE RANSDELL/The Kansas City Star_121610
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