"All of the Author Proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation" DISCOVER THE REWARDS OF GIVING WITH SANTA S GIFT "In his Santa activities, Jeff has redefined family, embracing all children as if they were his own. His stories about those children will inspire you as they have me." Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. "It is important to get involved. When I see how grateful people are, that s the biggest thrill for me. Go see for yourself. The rewards are incredible." Sir Elton John "The stories in this book are about children and families who are facing their worst fears and still show their courage. Without this kind of action in the face of fear, it is impossible to move forward." Kate Carr, President and CEO, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation With reflections by: Sir Elton John, Warren Buffett, Norman Lear, Donna Karan, Michael Eisner, Toys "R" Us CEO John Eyler, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Michael Glaser, Reverend Craig McElvain, Congressman Mark Kirk, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation President and CEO Kate Carr, Kim Webster, and more! Since the mid-1990s, Helzberg Diamonds CEO Jeffrey Comment has been dressing up as Santa each holiday season and visiting pediatric hospitals to give gifts and provide hope to desperately sick children. Out of this experience has come Comment's strong belief that philanthropy is a wonderful thing, both for the recipient and for the giver. For Santa's Gift , he has enlisted an impressive group of contributors--among them Elton John, Norman Lear, and Warren Buffett--to share their experiences of how philanthropy has enriched their lives as well as those of the people they've helped. (All profits from this book will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.) --David Bombeck After dressing up as Santa at a local charity’s holiday party, Helzberg Diamonds CEO Jeffrey Comment was inspired to take his Santa impersonation on the road. Every December since 1995, Jeff (a.k.a. "Santa") visits pediatric hospitals around the country to deliver hope, hugs, and teddy bears to hospitalized children. In Santa’s Gift, Comment shares his extraordinary experiences with these children through heartwarming stories that will empower you to reach out and share a little of yourself with someone in need. Each part of this inspiring book also includes reflections from corporate and philanthropic leaders such as Warren Buffett, Sir Elton John, and many others–all of whom discuss the rewards of giving. With a special "Call to Action" section, this unique book not only explores the gift of giving, it also provides guidance to those who would like to bridge the gap between faith and fortune by volunteering, donating, or even beginning their own philanthropic program. It is possible to make a difference in this world, and Santa’s Gift will show you how. Through these stories and reflections you will experience the contagious quality of one-on-one philanthropy and learn how to contribute in your own personal way. "All of the Author Proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation" DISCOVER THE REWARDS OF GIVING WITH SANTA?S GIFT "In his Santa activities, Jeff has redefined ?family,? embracing all children as if they were his own. His stories about those children will inspire you as they have me." ?Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. "It is important to get involved. When I see how grateful people are, that?s the biggest thrill for me. Go see for yourself. The rewards are incredible." ?Sir Elton John "The stories in this book are about children and families who are facing their worst fears and still show their courage. Without this kind of action in the face of fear, it is impossible to move forward." ?Kate Carr, President and CEO, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation With reflections by: Sir Elton John, Warren Buffett, Norman Lear, Donna Karan, Michael Eisner, Toys "R" Us CEO John Eyler, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Michael Glaser, Reverend Craig McElvain, Congressman Mark Kirk, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation President and CEO Kate Carr, Kim Webster, and more! JEFFREY W. COMMENT is Chairman and CEO of Helzberg Diamonds, a Berkshire Hathaway company. His experiences as Santa motivated him to start the "Santa s Gift" program, a volunteer opportunity involving executives that has been adopted by the General Electric Elfun Society and other organizations. All of his proceeds from this book will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is the leading worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, funding, and conducting pediatric HIV/AIDS research as well as promoting global education, awareness, and compassion about HIV/AIDS in children. In addition, the Foundation is committed to working on other serious and life-threatening diseases facing chi